Not a lot of people believe in feng shui, a long-time Chinese practice that seeks to create harmony and balance to the world. However, it certainly does not hurt to know something about it, especially when kitchen remodeling. Colors play a big part in this practice, because it is believed that certain colors bring about certain energies into the home when placed in the right bagua areas. The best part is, the good colors also look great in the kitchen! Here are some suggestions for you. Gray Some people find gray a bit too drab, but certain shades can bring airy and welcoming energy into your kitchen if you get a lot of natural light. Soft gray wall cabinets work very well with the earth tones in a granite countertop and the wood in your floors. Pair it with distressed base cabinets or a kitchen island in white, and you have a winner. Sky blue If gray is just a bit too neutral for you, can go try sky blue instead. Use it for your backsplashes and under-counter surfaces to avoid overwhelming the kitchen, [...]

There are many things on your plate when you do a kitchen upgrade. You need to pick out the right kitchen countertops, cabinets, new appliances, paint, and a million other things. One of the things that tend to fly under the radar is the kitchen outlets. It may seem pointless, but there are reasons for these rules. You need to follow the code to make sure your kitchen will pass inspection. This is very important for your safety as well as convenience. It is even more important if you are renovating your kitchen hoping to sell your house at a better price. A reliable remodeling contractor will advise you about the electrical code. However, you should know the basics when planning a kitchen upgrade. GCFI All kitchens have small appliances. This is why you need to make sure you have more than enough outlets to plug in a coffee machine, toaster, blender, and the like. The code requires that you have two or more ground fault circuit interrupter or GCFI-protected circuit breakers for the countertop and other work areas. How many will depend on [...]