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Los Angeles Kitchen & Bath

Thursday, November 6th, 2008

Los Angeles Kitchen & Bath  is an owner operated business with over 9 years of experience specialize in bathroom and kitchen home remodeling. LAKB is serving LA county, ORANGE county, VENTURA county and San Diego. Los Angeles Kitchen & Bath is a licensed, bonded and insured company. We provides most everything you need to remodel ...

California Construction Center

Thursday, November 6th, 2008

Selecting a remodeling contractor for your Home improvement remodeling project can not only be a time consuming but can be a bit confusing as well.            Let California Construction Center put your worries to rest. Our years of experience, knowledge and creativity give us the tools to plan and build any ...

Tune Up the AC

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

With temperatures in the 90's and higher in some places and money tigher than ever, now is the ideal time to look at how energy efficient your air conditioning system is. If you use a wall unit, you might think about recycling your old one and buying an Energy Star ...

Jump Into a Pool

Monday, July 7th, 2008

As the dog days of summer hit, why not think about installing a pool? It will provide hours of enjoyment and will help you cool down on hot days. You can choose one that is above or below ground, and many shapes and sizes are available. There are also ...

How to Pick Windows

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

If you're shopping for windows, you may have seen all sorts of labels out there. One of the the most important is the window's U-value, which every manufacturer is required to list. Long story short, lower U-values are always better in terms of energy efficiency. You'll also want to ...

What’s an Induction Cooktop?

Monday, June 16th, 2008

You may have heard the term before, but do you know what an induction cooktop is? Popular in Europe and Asia and slowly coming to the U.S., induction cooking uses magnets to generate heat in the pan itself rather than a flame. It has several advantages: It is more efficient ...

Did You Know Linoleum is Eco-friendly?

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008

When you think of linoleum, you usually think of your grandmother's ugly, dull kitchen floors. Well that's part of the reason it's so eco-friendly; it lasts forever. Another reason is its made from natural materials including linseed oil, in combination with wood flour or cork dust over a burlap or ...

Big Ideas for a Small Family Room

Tuesday, June 10th, 2008

If your family room is tiny, don't worry. There's still plenty you can do. To clear up clutter, consider constructing a built-in bookcase. They work especially well under a flight of stairs or under a window. Choose light colors so the room won't feel so claustrophobic, and a mirror ...

Soothing Sounds of a Water Feature

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008

At first, a water feature may seem extravagant, but the reality is, they are much easier to build than you think. Why not enjoy a small waterfall leading to a koi pond in your backyard? Or a bubbling fountain? The possibilities are endless. Just make sure the feature is far ...

Taming the Garage Mess

Friday, May 30th, 2008

Is there so much stuff in your garage you can't even park the car anymore? You aren't alone. Why not tackle this project now? You have several options: First, you can hire a handyman to build custom shelving and cabinets, which you can combine with the a slew of products ...

Half Bath, Full Enjoyment

Friday, May 23rd, 2008

Anyone who enjoys entertaining or has children can benefit from a half bath. In fact, they are more popular than ever. Some people put one next to the mud room, ensuring the kids wash up before entering the house. Other ideas are to place a half bath under a flight ...

What’s the Difference Between Framed and Frameless Cabinets?

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

You may have heard of framed and frameless cabinets, but do you know the difference? Framless cabinets are more popular in Europe, but are making their way to the U.S. As the name suggests, there is no "frame." In other words, the door completely overlays the cabinets box, revealing ...

What’s Going on in Color

Tuesday, May 20th, 2008

Do you want to paint over those boring beige walls? Or maybe buy a new appliance? Well you should know what colors are hot right now? Responding to the environmental movement, many people are responding to nature-inspired hues, such as lush greens, warm browns, soft yellows, raspberry. On the other ...

Live Outdoors

Monday, May 19th, 2008

Well not literally of course. But if springtime and summer find you grilling, sunning, and generally enjoying your yard every day, why are you settling for that boring deck? Why not upgrade to a full outdoor room? You may have heard of outdoor kitchens, which can have everything from refrigerators ...

Hardwood are Here to Stay

Friday, May 9th, 2008

At one point, carpeting was considered the ultimate luxury. Today, more and more people are ripping up their carpeting to uncover the beautiful hardwood floors underneath. If you aren't lucky enough to have hardwood floors in good enough shape or if you are building a new home, you still have ...