Kitchens and Baths
Advantages of Installing Granite Countertops in Your Kitchen
Ask Danny, Kitchens and Baths, Repairs and Installation, Video by Danny Lipford
Granite is very popular these days, and the price has come down substantially in the past few years thanks to faster and easier ways to cut it. Granite is user friendly and while it won’t scorch from a hot pan, it can scratch. Granite should be sealed once a year to prevent staining. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.
(710) Dream Kitchen
Featured, Kitchens and Baths, Repairs and Installation, Today's Homeowner by Danny Lipford
Kim Osburn of West Bloomfield, Michigan, was selected from over 10,000 entries as the winner of the Today’s Dream Kitchen Sweepstakes sponsored by Merillat. Read more to find out about the complete kitchen makeover that included everything from new cabinets and countertops to flooring and appliances. Read in full.
Behind the Scene on Today’s Homeowner
Danny's Blog, Kitchens and Baths, Video by Danny Lipford
We just finished taping an episode of Today’s Homeowner on remodeling a bathroom in my home, which gives me a chance to get Scott Gardner, our director and executive producer in front of the camera for a change. Watch this video.
Bathroom by Numbers
Advertorial, Kitchens and Baths, Plumbing, Repairs and Installation by Advertiser
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Thinking about updating your bathroom, but not sure what to budget – or if you’ll even recoup the costs in today’s market? The good news is that modifying a bathroom not only adds daily enjoyment and comfort, but will enhance your home’s value as well. Read on to find out more. Read in full.
Inexpensive Alternative to Granite Countertops for Your Kitchen
Ask Danny, Design and Decor, Kitchens and Baths, Video by Danny Lipford
Some of the new plastic laminate countertops can mimic the look of natural stone at a much lower price. Made by various manufacturers and known as honed, etched, or textured, they not only look like stone but feel like it as well. At 50% to 65% less than stone, you can have the look you want while your budget remains intact. Watch this video.
How to Apply a Stainless Steel Finish to Appliances and Hardware
Design and Decor, Kitchens and Baths, Painting & Finishing, Tools & Hardware, Video by Danny Lipford
Watch this video to see how easy it is to finish existing appliances and hardware with Thomas’ Liquid Stainless Steel, which can be brushed or sprayed on almost any surface in your home. Watch this video.
How to Make a Curtain Rod Spice Rack
Kitchens and Baths, Repairs and Installation, Simple Solutions, Video by Joe Truini
An expandable, spring-loaded curtain rod makes a great rack to store spices. Simply adjust the rod to fit inside a hanging cabinet and position it near the back above the other items being stored. Arrange the individual spice containers on the rod with the labels facing out. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.
Kitchen Faucet with Pause Control
Best New Products, Kitchens and Baths, Video by Jodi Marks
The Fairbury Kitchen Faucet from American Standard combines a single control lever and pull down sprayer with pause control. Additional features include a ceramic disc valve and solid brass construction. The Fairbury kitchen faucet is available at The Home Depot. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.
How to Choose a Kitchen Faucet
Design and Decor, Kitchens and Baths, Plumbing, Video by Allen Lyle
When choosing a faucet for your kitchen sink, it’s important to take into consideration style, finish, controls, whether or not it has a sprayer, and accessories. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.
Types of Kitchen Lighting Available
Design and Decor, Electrical and Lighting, Kitchens and Baths, Video by Danny Lipford
Several different types of light fixtures are used in the kitchen to provide adequate light to all areas of the room, including task lighting, room lighting, and ambient lighting. It’s also important to wire lighting fixtures separately and include dimmers when possible to allow you to vary the lighting in the kitchen as needed. Watch this video.









