2014 Kitchens – KAR

Here’s what has been trending in kitchen design: A little more than a decade ago appliance manufacturers called it white-on-white. White appliances with chrome trim had been de rigueur for years, so the early movement to solid white was a big deal in the beginning of the last decade. Kitchen cabinets, countertops, sinks and even […]

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Our Top 3 LA Events for 2014 – KAR

Favorite Los Angeles Area events for 2014 Los Angeles Convention CenterLos Angeles, CAJune 20 – 22, 2014 Dwell on Design L.A. is touted as the largest design event in the U.S. It’s a unique three-day event featuring content from over 200 top minds in design, and exhibitions by more than 400 exhibitors, with exceptional educational […]

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Beware of your Fabric Softener – KAR

Shared from Good Housekeeping Most of us think fabric softeners are good for ALL fabrics. Not so. Though we all know fabric softeners will…well, make fabrics soft. Perhaps, we’re not aware that fabric softener should not be used on all materials. Here’s a list from *Good Housekeeping: 1. Microfiber I just love microfiber, but I […]

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Cooktop Repair: 6 Ways To Clean Your Cooktops

For you to keep the cooktops in good condition, you need to clean them regularly. Cooktop repair professionals observe that there are plenty of ways in which you can clean the countertops. Some of these ways include: Ammonia Ammonia isn’t ideal for cleaning all types of countertops, but there is nothing better in the market […]

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Welcome to 2015 – KAR

What’s on tap for 2015? We’re all looking forward to 2015. It’s going to be a great year! Here are some interesting facts and trivia related to 2015 or MMXV as the Romans would have said. Did you know that 2015 has been proclaimed the International Year of Light? And of course, as we all […]

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Smarter Appliances in 2015 – KAR

The Consumer Electronic Show (CES), and the Design and Construction Week (IBS + KBIS) are all being held this month in Las Vegas. New “smart” appliances are sure to be shown at each venue. What’s a “smart” appliance? Maybe not what you think. When the word “smart” is prepended to the word appliance, it usually […]

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