As any contractor can tell you, a kitchen remodel can be one of the most complicated renovations a homeowner can undertake. Knowing what's involved doesn’t come naturally, so we here at MDV Remodeling decided that a checklist might help you to make some decisions in advance. This checklist can also help you to plan your
Kitchen sinks have come a long way over the years, and today's modern sinks are available in a variety of shapes, sizes, and materials. They can include a wide range of accessories, including cutting boards, utensil trays, drying racks and colanders. Many homeowners are now opting for larger, single-basin style sinks rather than the more
Deciding on finishes is one of the most challenging parts of any remodel – but particularly when working with a kitchen. Just look around the Internet at the myriad of options that are available to homeowners and you'll get a sense of how confusing the process can be. There is no set rule to choosing
Designing a new kitchen involves more than just selecting cabinets and countertops. Matters such as how the kitchen fits and functions within the entire home, the impacts of technology and sustainability options, and others are as integral to the successful kitchen design as selecting the perfect color palette. For many families, the kitchen is the
For most homeowners, major appliances – refrigerators, washing machines/dryers, and dishwashers – account for the second-largest percentage of their monthly utility bills (just behind heating and air conditioning units). That impact is compounded if a refrigerator or washing machine is more than a decade old, causing homeowners to spend even more on energy. Today, most