MC Electric & Home Restoration

How to Style Your New Kitchen

Admin — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 02:26:02 +0000

Before you start talking to contractors or go to Ikea to select a new kitchen theme, it may be helpful to think big and decide on what general kitchen style will fit your home. Most folks don’t know there are specific kitchen styles including these:

Styles

Arts & Crafts (article & photo)

Asian

Biedermeier

Contemporary (article & photo)

Country (article & photo)

Old World (article & photo)

Rustic (article & photo)

Shaker

Traditional (article & photo)

Transitional (article & photo)

Tudor

Tuscan

Victorian

For more information, read this great article: What Style is Your Kitchen?

Don’t Get Ripped Off: 5 Questions to Ask a Contractor

Admin — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 02:18:31 +0000

Before you hire a contractor or begin a do-it-yourself home improvement project, it’s important to look at the big picture and set a budget for your project. I always advise my customers to get AT LEAST 3 bids and compare. You may be surprised to see that the quotes will come in at very different levels, making it very important to know which questions to ask.

This article is a great resource to start your selection process and help you find a great fit: 5 Questions to ask a home improvement contractor

Protect Your Family: How to Avoid Electrical Fires

Admin — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 06:17:16 +0000

Even though you probably know the basic electrical hazards in your home such as using frayed extension cords and overloading outlets, there are many other serious hazards that lead to over 350 electrical-related deaths in US homer per year.

Be sure to read this article for household electrical tips!