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13May/21

Tips to Choosing Low-Maintenance Kitchen Cabinets

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One kitchen cleaning task that is usually avoided for as long as possible is wiping down and cleaning kitchen cabinets. Whilst this job is not one that typically needs doing very often, when it does eventually come time, you want this to be as easy a job as possible. One thing that can help decrease the difficulty of this job, is choosing the right style and finish of your cabinets.

• Less Detail- the simpler the detail work a cabinet has, the easier to clean.

• Paint- if you choose painted cabinets, you will want either a satin or gloss finish as opposed to a matte finish, because they are much easier to clean.

• Seal- if you are leaving a wood-look, it is very important that wood or stained cabinets have a good sealant over top to reduce staining, damage and make it easier to clean.

If you are looking to have low-maintenance kitchen cabinets, remember these tips when choosing.

05Mar/21

Are Flat Pack Kitchens Worth It?

Home, Projects

As housing prices remain high in the UK and many people are still financially reeling from the affects of COVID restrictions and Lockdowns, quite a few are deciding to buy unrenovated homes, and do them up themselves. Often one area of a home that needs upgrading is the kitchen. Kitchen renovations can be quite costly, especially bespoke designs, but there is also the option of the Flat Pack kitchen as a DIY option. If you are quite handy, have a tight budget and up for a bit of challenge, a Flat Pack kitchen may be right for you.

One great benefit of a Flat Pack kitchen is that is offers incredible savings that you could possibly use elsewhere such as nice marble or granite countertop or a lovely splashback for the oven or sink area. Many Flat Pack retailers can customise items to your designated size and requirements to give you the items you need and desire. Often Flat Pack kitchens are made of the same materials as a bespoke kitchens, so the large savings it typically due to labour costs that you would have used to pay someone else to put it in. The important thing is using a Flat Pack company that offers at least a 10-year guarantee, to ensure their quality is backed long-term.

Installing a kitchen can be a bit of a challenge, so you may want to employ the help of any friends or family that may have useful knowledge and you will want to ensure that you have a reliable plumber and electrician who can handle those regulated areas. For the assembly of the bulk of the items, one way to help the job go quicker, is by inviting a few people around to help and offer a BBQ and drinks as a thank you. Otherwise, it will probably take several days to assemble a Flat Pack kitchen on your own, so plan appropriately and be sure you are prepared prior with the necessary tools and knowledge.

27May/18

Types of hobs for your kitchen

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Many people make the switch from electric to gas hobs in their kitchen, there are many benefits that come from using a gas hob over an electric hob.

While electric oven tops tend to be easier to clean as they tend to have a flat surface compared to the gas top stoves. Many prefer the gas hobs as they provide them with better control of the heat, and do not take as long to reach the chosen temperature.

Saving energy in your home is extremely important, that’s why many hobs come with an energy efficiency grading, allowing you to choose a hob that would be energy efficient in your home. Both an electric hob and a gas hob can be installed with the optimum energy efficiency possible for your kitchen. It is important to seek advice from a professional electrician regarding a change from electric to gas and the process that may be required to make this switch possible.

01Apr/18

Why the right chopping equipment will save your wo...

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Whether you’ve just redecorated your kitchen and added new work surfaces or haven’t made any major changes to your kitchen at all, it’s always important to protect your work surfaces. A typical roll top kitchen surface will have to put up with a lot, such as scratches or chips from cutlery, but you should never use your work surface for cutting foods. It’s not hygienic but it’s also bad for the surface. If you have a good selection of solid wooden chopping boards, you can protect your surfaces and ensure they’re easy to wipe clean, whilst they will not pick up too many scratches or marks either. The right chopping boards can make a big difference in your kitchen, and if you have the space, a designated island is a great option because it gives you a dedicated area where you can place your chopping board and prepare food.

01Feb/18

Benefits of buying reclaimed building materials

Home, Products

If you’re wondering what reclaimed materials are and how they may be able to help you with a project in the future, we’re here to help.

In simple terms, reclaimed building materials are materials that would usually end up in landfills if they were not reused. However, as our focus shifts into more environmentally friendly options in the way we live, and rightly so, there are more and more companies using reclaiming old building materials and making them into beautiful products that we can use in our own homes, whilst they’re also used for construction, especially in cases where you want to maintain the character of an old historic property.

What type of material is reclaimed?

When a building is torn down everything you can imagine can be reclaimed. Some of the more popular reclaimed products available are as follows:

What are the main benefits of using reclaimed products?

There are several benefits that come from buying reclaimed building materials, and the biggest benefit of using them is that you are friendlier to our environment. Millions of board feet of flooring are reclaimed each year and reused. Back in the day, it would have ended up in landfills, resulting in more trees being cut down, had the products not been reclaimed. Some other benefits include the character and charm that can come from a reclaimed product. Anybody can buy a wood floor, but not many people can have a wood floor that is over 100 years old and looks brand new – you can if you choose reusable flooring options. This article is not only intended to talk about using only reclaimed products on your next remodel but also take a look at what is out there you just may find something you love that has less impact on the environment as well. Everybody wins. Having that in your mind will help you on whether to buy reclaimed materials or not.

Finally, we’d like to draw on some of the reasons why reclaimed products may not be suitable for your property. In some cases, good quality reclaimed products don’t come cheap. For example, it can be cheaper to invest in new bricks rather than traditional reclaimed ones, especially if you’re building something major like a garage, workshop or barbecue area in your garden. This is the same for some timber products too, and if you want a contemporary style, you’re probably better off opting for brand new building materials. Reclaimed products look so much better in homes that are much more traditional in style, and that’s really what they’re deigned for. Finally, if you do decide to buy reclaimed items, be sure to check the quality first. Some can be badly damaged but still classified as ‘reclaimed’ but you still want a good quality product at the end of the day, so be sure to see what it’s like in person before buying, or request a sample if it’s a website you’re buying from.