As a former President of the National Kitchen and Bath Association, it won’t come as a surprise that not only do I think earning certifications from the NKBA is important for kitchen and bath designers, but I think the certifications should also be a pre-requisite that every consumer requires when narrowing the field of designers […]
Author Archives: John Petrie
09
Apr
Apr
We go to KBIS so you don’t have to! Just kidding, of course! The National Kitchen and Bath Show, KBIS, is the annual industry gathering where cabinetry, appliance, fixtures, electronics and every other manufacturer or distributor of things that go into your kitchen and bathroom gather to show their latest wares. During our 2024 pilgrimage […]
02
Mar
Mar
If you’re planning a major kitchen remodeling project you’ve probably got a list of new appliances that you’re considering. Perhaps you’re imagining a new Miele cooktop, or a sleek new Sub-Zero refrigerator as part of your dream kitchen. Well, before you spend all of your new appliance budget, we’d like to make one more recommendation […]
16
Mar
Mar
Virtually every kitchen has one, and yet most homeowners wish they didn’t. What am I referring to? The dreaded corner cabinet! Corner cabinets, especially base cabinets, are often called the Bermuda Triangle of the kitchen. It’s where mono-tasking appliances, football-shaped cake pans and anything else not used frequently finds its final resting spot. Technically, it’s […]
Remodeling, Remodeling Cost
How COVID-19 is Impacting Kitchen Remodeling and Custom Cabinetry in Central Pennsylvania
03
Jun
Jun
Back in the 1970’s, when interest rates were 20% and prices rose daily across the essentials – food, gas, clothing – inflation was far and away the number one issue on the minds of Americans. While we’re not seeing this type of across-the-board inflation in 2021, there are areas of the economy where prices are […]