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Improving Your Kitchen: Building Codes vs. Best Design Practices

If you’re planning a kitchen renovation, chances are you’ve heard about building codes and best design practices. Today, we’re here to break them down so you can better understand what building codes and best design practices are, and how they can affect your kitchen project. (more…)

Kitchen Island & Breakfast Bar: What’s the Difference?

Few people other than kitchen remodeling contractors actually distinguish between a breakfast bar and a kitchen island. Design experts may be a little more particular about which one is which, but many kitchens include both, depending on the size of the kitchen and its dimensions. Before you tackle your next kitchen remodel, it will be helpful to know a little more about the differences and similarities between the two structures. (more…)

Kitchen Renovation Tips: Living Out of a Temporary Kitchen

Home remodeling contractors will be the first to admit that not having access to a full kitchen during a remodel can be tough. However, if you plan and prepare properly, you can survive while waiting for your new kitchen to be completed. (more…)

Design Spotlight: The Shaker Kitchen

It’s possible that you know what a Shaker kitchen looks like without knowing what it’s called. In today’s blog post, traditional kitchen remodeling expert DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Wilmington discusses how Shaker kitchens came to be and how you can incorporate the style’s most distinctive features into your own kitchen. (more…)

Can You Spring-Clean Your Kitchen in Under an Hour?

Cleaning is not always an enjoyable task, especially for homeowners who don’t have a lot of time on their hands. In this article, kitchen renovation contractor DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Wilmington shares a basic guide on how to efficiently spring-clean your kitchen in an hour or less. (more…)

What Materials Should I Avoid in My Kitchen Remodel?

One of the major decisions to make when planning a kitchen remodel is which materials to use. You may have already researched the top materials to use in the kitchen for ultimate looks, value and functionality. However, have you tried looking at which materials to avoid? (more…)

The Couple’s Guide to Surviving a Kitchen Remodel

You and your spouse or partner likely want to renovate your kitchen to improve its looks and functionality. However, as with any major investment, this home improvement project can impact your relationship in a number of ways. For example, each of you may have different ideas that you want to incorporate into the renovation. You may also have ideas of how much you should spend on the project, and budget[...]

Battle of the Backsplashes: The Best Materials for Your Kitchen

Backsplashes complete the look and enhance the functionality of a kitchen. Today’s blog post aims to simplify the selection process by discussing the pros and cons of the most commonly used backsplash materials. (more…)

New Year, New Eating Habits: How to Eat Better in 2019

Resolving to eat better is perhaps one of the best promises you can make to yourself. While there’s really no timeline for starting a healthier lifestyle, the advent of the new year is just as good a time as any. In today’s article, DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Wilmington offers tips and tricks on keeping your resolution to eat better in 2019. (more…)

3 Kitchen Trends That Are Here to Stay

Planning a kitchen remodel? If you need help deciding which design elements to include in your contemporary kitchen remodel that won’t quickly go out of style, here are some ideas of trends that are here to stay. (more…)