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Benefits & Features of Outdoor Summer Kitchens

Wednesday, June 1st, 2011 Posted in Exterior Remodeling, Home Luxury, Kitchens, Landscaping, Seasonal Considerations, Summer, Uncategorized | No Comments »

Original summer kitchens were cooking areas outside the home to double cooking space during harvest and to limit heat gain in the non-air conditioned house.  The modern “summer kitchen” addresses these concerns as well as some more noble and pleasant ...

Revamping your Kitchen for Continued Use- Aging in Place

Friday, April 1st, 2011 Posted in Aging-in-Place & Handicap Mobility, Design Tips, Kitchens, Remodels/Additions, Safety Hazards | No Comments »

  This kitchen remodel by Parrish Construction- Boulder, CO features a raised dishwasher and built-in vertical dish rack, enabling ease of access and minimizing strain on the back.One point of comfort and control in the home is the kitchen. Losing the ...

Spice up Your Life: Tips and Recipe

Friday, March 25th, 2011 Posted in Advice to Clients, Custom Cabinets, Handyman/Small Jobs, Kitchens, Money-Saving Tips, Seasonal Considerations, Spring | No Comments »

How many bottles of rosemary would you find in your spice cabinet or drawer if you looked right now? If you’ve ever purchased an herb or spice you thought you were out of, only to find that you already had ...

Height Standards for Bath Vanities & Kitchen Counters

Sunday, June 27th, 2010 Posted in Aging-in-Place & Handicap Mobility, Building Trends, Custom Cabinets, Design Tips, Kitchens, Uncategorized | 4 Comments »

By Annette Parrish, Vice President     When it comes to heights for bath and kitchen countertops, the standard should be based on the needs of the residents.  The main purpose for remodeling is not just to make it prettier, but to also make it ...

Shoe Cobbler’s Kids and Contractor’s Wives

Saturday, May 22nd, 2010 Posted in Design Tips, Kitchens, Parrish, Remodeling Concerns, Remodels/Additions, Timely Home Upgrades | 6 Comments »

    [caption id="attachment_1973" align="alignnone" width="478" caption="The Before & After of our very own kitchen remodeled...by us."][/caption]   By Larry Parrish, CR, CGR, CAPS, GACP    This article was originally published in 2003. The kitchen was recently featured in the Kitchens are Cooking Home Tour May ...

Kitchen Remodeling Ideas

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010 Posted in Building Trends, Custom Cabinets, Kitchens | 1 Comment »

By Larry Parrish, CR, CGR, CAPS, GACP   If you poll homeowners across the country, you will find that the kitchen is their favorite target for a remodeling project, and Boulder is no exception.  Many people say the kitchen is the focal ...

Q—We’re planning to install new wood floors. Since they’re so expensive, we’d like to get a good installation job, especially avoiding or minimizing cracks between boards. Do you have any advice for us?

Friday, February 5th, 2010 Posted in FAQ, Flooring, Heating/Cooling, Kitchens, Remodeling Concerns, Ventilation, Winter | No Comments »

A—The key to a good flooring installation is the control of moisture and humidity. Wood expands as it absorbs moisture and shrinks as it dries, making it prone to movement as the humidity in the home changes with the seasons. Here ...

Q—We had some drywall patching done on our kitchen ceiling to repair water damage. The texture seems to match well, but the paint is dull where the new texture is. Any suggestions?

Thursday, January 21st, 2010 Posted in Drywall Repairs, FAQ, Interior Design, Kitchens, Paint, Roofing/Ceilings, Waterproofing | No Comments »

A—The phenomenon is called “flashing”, and is caused by a difference in the speed of drying between adjacent areas. This can be due to objects just under the surface, such as studs or nail heads that conduct heat differently and ...

Q—Will marble and granite countertops stain?

Sunday, January 17th, 2010 Posted in Bathrooms, FAQ, Home Luxury, Interior Design, Kitchens, Materials- Construction | No Comments »

A—While stone is among the most durable materials for kitchen countertops and bathroom tile, it is porous and will stain. Most stone distributors recommend using special sealers to minimize staining potential. Marble is the most susceptible, especially to products containing ...

Q—I saw a hot water dispenser at a friend’s house recently, and would like one in my kitchen. How do they work? Are they difficult to install?

Saturday, January 16th, 2010 Posted in Design Tips, Electrical, FAQ, Handyman/Small Jobs, Interior Design, Kitchens, Plumbing, Remodels/Additions, Winter | No Comments »

A—These dispensers are miniature water heaters with their own electric heating element and storage reservoirs of 1/3 or ½ gallon, capable of delivering approximately 60 cups of near-boiling water per hour. They are usually installed in the cabinet under the ...
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