In Depth: Corian Countertops

Corian, developed by Dupont in 1967, is a man-made material that is solid, homogeneous and non-porous, making it the perfect surface for a kitchen countertop. To make Corian, simply mix one part polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) acrylic resin with two parts crushed natural minerals (try aluminum trihydrate, derived from bauxite ore). Add some catalysts, pigments, stabilizers and UV absorbers. Heat, mix and […]

Solariums: How much do they cost?

The most common question we are asked is how much do your solariums cost per square meter. We try not to be vague in answering, but here are the key things to know about sunroom prices in Dublin. It is not practical to price these works per square meter and there are many reasons, just consider a few of them. […]

Saint Lucia Real Estate Tips: 5 Ways to Green Living on the Caribbean Island

Saint Lucia’s rich biodiversity and natural beauty play an important role in the island’s culture and economy. The island’s two main industries, tourism and agriculture, depend on sustainable environmental practices. In 2004, the Pitons were listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to their extraordinary beauty and unique ecology. Therefore, environmental awareness is a crucial part of life in […]

Houzer Sink Reviews – Premium Products

The modern kitchen is more than just the place where meals are prepared. In fact, most kitchens are used more than any other room and most of the time impromptu family gatherings take place here. Also being the most visible room in the house, lingering is the last thing you want in your kitchen and outfitting it with quality sinks […]

Paint Schemes and Country Colors

Creating a themed room is easy with country paint colors. This design aesthetic may remind you of your grandmother’s house, but changing the color palette brings it up to date. You may just want a country room so you can incorporate existing furniture and your favorite accessories into the room. Country paint colors can use neutrals. This will keep your […]

Decorative concrete lining

The use of decorative concrete coatings is a wonderful way to make your home look more attractive and sophisticated, without incurring any expense. In fact, decorative concrete resurfacing is an extremely inexpensive way to spruce up your home, and many of the decorative concrete resurfacing options available today are so nice that most people may not even realize that the […]

Uses and benefits of spot lighting

One of the benefits of using spotlighting is the amount of light the spotlights can give off. Although spotlights direct their light to a single point, they work very well to illuminate that area. That’s why the spotlight is a great light for task lighting. Another reason you might want to use light bulbs is because they are inexpensive and […]

The evolution of kitchen appliances in an ageless environment

The “new” retirement would wisely be called “non-retirement,” an involved, active, decades-long life extension. The home will be the headquarters during this exciting stage of life, and the kitchen will be the command center. From non-traditional home styles to universal designs, the kitchen will be the first truly age-free space. kitchen centered housing Retirement age is steadily falling and even […]