Category Archives: Selecting a Kitchen Designer

Why NKBA Design Certifications Matter Alot, Until They Don’t

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 […]

Glass-Front Cabinets Set This Kitchen’s Style

from Houzz by Erin Carlyle on September 26, 2018 Kitchen at a Glance Size: 183 square feet (17 square meters) Location: Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania Designer: elizaBeth Marcocci, CKD of Mother Hubbard’s Custom Cabinetry Photos: Bob Skalkowski Prior to its renovation, this kitchen in an 1879 Pennsylvania home lacked counter space and had no range hood, and […]

8 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Remodeling Professional

Media Planet offered me the opportunity to share my thoughts on the questions that a consumer should ask before hiring a remodeling professional. Here is my list for the 8 questions to ask before you sign on the bottom line. Who do I need to hire? Are you licensed? Are you insured? What do you […]

The Same Kitchen Remodeling Job for $10,000 Less?

“But John, the store down the street said that they could deliver the same kitchen for $10,000 less than you!”/p> Yes, but not for the same quality or services. Don’t miss the last two paragraphs of this blog. They say more than any paid advertising possibly could./p> Many times we are told that some other […]