The current pandemic along with increased demand for housing and lumber tariffs have created the perfect storm for contractors. Lumber costs have up significantly over the last year. While you cannot completely avoid the increase in costs, there is still a little...
Month: February 2021
Top 5 Mistakes that Designers and Contractors make in Kitchen Designs
A kitchen is more than just "cabinets and countertops." If you are redesigning the whole space, design, durability, and building science are major considerations that need to be applied to the plan. Here are some observations on how our industry can do better and...
International Builders Show & KBIS 2021 Day 1 Review
I attended the International Builders Show last year in Las Vegas. They hosted over 1700 exhibitors to include ones from the Kitchen and Bath Show (KBIS). This year due to COVID-19, the show is online with just over 300 exhibitors. I remember hearing whispers about...
Electic Cooking: Induction Cooktop vs Electric Cooktop
Table of contentsElectic Cooktops vs. Induction Cooktops by CategoryQuick Heat Transfer Science LessonHow Electric Cooktops HeatCoil Electric CooktopInfrared Electric CooktopHow Induction Cooktops HeatMAGIC... (actually) MAGIC MAGNETS!Boiling Water: Electric vs....