When weighing up a kitchen remodeling project, there are two options for updating your kitchen cabinets – replacing or refacing. Both projects can boost the value and appearance of your kitchen significantly. But some of the similarities end there. Typically, refacing involves covering the exterior surfaces of the cabinets with new hardware, moldings, and veneers. If the existing kitchen cabinets are made of solid wood, refinishing or repainting with a new color of stain or paint will modernize their appearance. A cabinet refinishing or refacing company may also give you the option of replacing the side and front panels,...

Here are some ideas for saving electricity and with it money, in the kitchen. When vegetables need to be cooked it is not necessary for the water in the pot to boil rapidly. A gentler heat will not only save electricity but make the vegetables less likely to break up. Even better, use a microwave. Never cook food from frozen as this can add about 15 minutes of cooking time per pound. That’s 15 minutes of wasted electricity usage. Plan ahead and allow the required items to thaw naturally before they are needed. Never boil water on the stovetop....