Corian, developed by Dupont in 1967, is a man-made material that is solid, homogeneous and non-porous, making it the perfect surface for a kitchen counter. To make Corian, simply mix one part PMMA acrylic resin with two parts crushed natural minerals (try aluminum trihydrate, derived from bauxite ore). Add some catalysts, pigments, stabilizers, and UV …
Cabinet hardware and other cabinet accessories
Architectural hardware has its importance in all the simple things that surround our house. Even the cabinets have architectural hardware additions. Cabinet hardware and other cabinet accessories are examples of architectural hardware that are attached to cabinets to make them work properly. Cabinets are a way to spruce up and organize your own kitchen, bedroom, …
The benefits of putting an undermount sink in your kitchen
If you’re looking to replace your kitchen sink, you’re probably doing some other remodeling work along with sink replacement. When doing an update to their kitchen, most people end up upgrading their countertops with granite, marble, or some other solid surface. The best type of sink to match any of those surfaces is definitely an …
Bedroom Wall Decor Ideas
The decoration of the walls of the bedrooms is an artistic concept for which you must understand the concepts of diffuse coloration, secularity, brightness and the effects that the different colors cause in the environment in relation to the space. Different textures give a different feel to material surfaces, and choosing a good texture could …
Build a House: 7 Golden Rules to Ensure a Strong Relationship While Building a House
Building your home is exciting and can be very challenging. We want to provide you with a relational floor plan and proven rules of thumb to help you navigate the home building journey with as little stress and conflict as possible. The most significant truth we have discovered is that a couple’s relationship will be …
Cars and Guitars – Rockabilly music and car shows are a match made in rock and roll heaven
It’s natural. Cool cars joined hot guitars. The rockabilly music scene and the car show circuit have become inseparable in recent years. Any good car show these days will be enhanced by a rock band or two to keep the car freaks’ engines running throughout the event. It’s no surprise that car show organizers love …
What kitchen design works best for you?
When considering a home improvement project to remodel your kitchen, you need to determine which of the four basic floor plans will work best for you. There are several floor plans that you can use in your kitchen redesign. You should look at the pictures of each one and notice how functional one of them …
Contemporary Furniture Design: History and Influences
Contemporary furniture design arose through the combination of inquisitive and innovative minds, advances in technology, and the ability to produce incredible furniture at more affordable prices. The industrial revolution also played a part in this, particularly in terms of cheaper materials, access to factory space, and the ability to create artistic furniture at a price …
The Pros and Cons of Rainbow Vacuum Cleaners
Most vacuum cleaners use bags to store the vacuumed up dirt and dust. However, this type of storage is quite questionable in terms of its effectiveness. There are cases when the dirt escapes from the bag and returns to the carpet. So you may need to dust after vacuuming, which can be stressful and time …
Home Sellers – Why? "how is" Condition works when selling cars, NOT houses
Well, you made the decision to put your house on the market. It seemed like a good idea at the time, but now you feel overwhelmed. Where . . . and as should you start? The answer: start at the beginning! Look at your home through “buyers eyes” – the same eyes you’ll look through …