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Top US chef talks trash in the kitchen(Post)
A leading American chef has highlighted the importance of good kitchen waste management.Washington-based Cedric Maupillier, executive chef at Central Michel Richard, has outlined the features that wou
Charting electricity use becoming more popular(Post)More people are choosing to check the amount of electricity they are using in their kitchens and throughout their homes by using a smart meter, the National Home Improvement Council has said.According
Kitchen conference set to showcase sustainable design(Post)One of the biggest kitchen industry trade fairs is set to take the stage in 2008 with a new look and an expanded range of attractions.The 2008 Kitchen/Bath Industry Show, which will come to Chicago ne
Design students rethink kitchen objects(Post)A series of innovative kitchen product blueprints have been produced by US design students, winning plaudits for their rethinking of traditional kitchen objects.The 15th annual Student Design Competit
Site showcases functional kitchen design(Post)A new kitchen-oriented website is launching, adding to the range of sites now offering sophisticated home design planning and product profiling online.Kenmore and Sears are preparing to launch their M
Kitchens stay cool in eclectic 2008 houses(Post)Expert opinions on interior design for the new year have been polled by the Observer, with all change expected for much of the house but not the kitchen.Laurence Pidgeon of design showroom Alternative
Kitchen rebuild employs carbon-absorbant Hemcrete(Post)A kitchen extension project can successfully integrate energy efficient walling made of Hemcrete, according to Period Living.A writer for the publication, Marianne Suhr, opted for the sustainable prod
Older properties much less energy efficient(Post)Property experts have claimed that people looking into green home design could be thwarted by the age of their property.Construction trade group the Home Builders Federation (HBF) indicated that energ
Kitchen design bonanza in Oklahoma(Post)An Oklahoma kitchen seller will this month provide a treat to home design enthusiasts, featuring celebratory kitchen tours to pay tribute to home innovation.Entitled Celebrating 17 Years of Design Ins
Green kitchen designs gain steam(Post)Homeowners can install a range of features to make their kitchens more eco-friendly.Green kitchen designs, a byproduct of the green building movement, are becoming more popular, according to St Louis
Kitchen refurbishments pay for themselves(Post)Undertaking a kitchen remodel is one home improvement which pays for itself in the long-term, it has been claimed.However, Jeremy Vest, owner of DirectBuy, concedes that fitting a brand-new kitchen to
Kitchen self-installation could save you 3,000(Post)Homeowners could make huge savings during kitchen renovations by doing the installation work themselves, an expert has said.Tim Doherty, managing director of the National Self Build Renovation Centre
Spencer: Focus on the kitchen when adding value to your home(Post)People should focus on the kitchen if they are only going to improve only one room in their homes, it has been argued.Phil Spencer, co-host of Channel 4s Location, Location, Location, noted that the k
Bushboard re-launches kitchen worktop range(Post)Kitchen worktop manufacturer Bushboard has re-launched one of its worktop ranges with the addition of various new designs.The re-launch of its Prima range has been accompanied by three diverse granite
Vintage accessories on the rise in kitchen design(Post)Homeowners now have access to a wide range of vintage accessories for use in their interior designs, a commentator has said.Ed Biado, a writer for the Manila Standard Today, made the observation as pa
Kitchen renovations are popular during the downturn(Post)Upgrading a kitchen is still a favoured home improvement undertaken by many households during the recession, it has been claimed. Writing for Business First, Ed Green noted that despite challenging gl
New kitchen tap can make a huge impact(Post)Small changes in food preparation areas can make a large impact on the overall design and switching kitchen taps is a good example of this, one expert has claimed. Builder and remodeller Paul Sullivan
Environmental kitchen concerns rising(Post)There has been a shift in consumer demand for environmentally-friendly kitchen designs, one expert has claimed. Doug Kerr of Kerr Construction noted that while in the past many homeowners would only i
Exhaust fans a good kitchen remodelling choice(Post)People considering a kitchen upgrade should think about purchasing an exhaust fan, one expert has claimed. Kitchen design specialist Dave Kushner stated that in todays society food-preparation areas h
Kitchen renovations can be done on a budget(Post)Kitchens can be upgraded without having to spend a fortune, according to one expert. Celebrity interior design specialist Kelly Hoppen said that some people get terrified when it comes to updating the
Kitchens should be seasonally tidied(Post)Keeping an organised kitchen is dependent on removing seasonal clutter, it has been suggested. Writing for examiner.com, Dawne Prochilo noted that many people may let items they do not handle very oft
Simple kitchen renovation could be the best option(Post)Making small-scale changes around the house may provide a much better return on investment than a complete remodelling, it has been suggested. Jack Forman renovated his kitchen with top-of-the-line ap
Kitchen tap water more popular than bottled water(Post)People are increasingly avoiding bottled water during the recession as they realise they can get perfectly good water from their kitchen taps, it has been suggested. Writing for The Big Money, Dan Mit
Britons proud of their homes(Post)People looking at kitchen renovation may benefit from learning that individuals in some areas of the UK are particularly house proud and look to their home as an investment for the future. According t
Kitchen renovation doesnt have to come at a price(Post)A number of improvements can be made to a kitchen without breaking the budget, it has been suggested. Many people spend the majority of their time eating, socialising or doing work in the kitchen and
Quality of property matters(Post)By Neil WatermanThe quality of a property makes a difference to the price it will go on the market for, new research indicates.A study by Nationwide suggests that while location remains the largest fa
Kitchen design costs can be minimised(Post)There are multitudes of ways in which kitchen design costs can be kept to a minimum in this period of economic discontent.That is the opinion of Kitchen and Bath Design News, which has recommended con
Be aware of kitchen sponges(Post)When using the kitchen sink to clean up around the kitchen, there are plenty of small tools that can be used to aid in the process.However, the kitchen sponge has been singled out as the item likely t
Brits cultivate their kitchen gardens, says expert(Post)The current economic hardship may be prompting more cost-conscious Britons to cultivate their own kitchen gardens, according to an industry insider.According to Smallholder magazine, there has been a
Energy conservation is key in the kitchen, says expert(Post)A leading expert has stressed the important of evaluating the green credentials of the kitchen.Writing in the New York Times, Jay Romano said that the indulgence and carefree attitude to consumption w