Kitchen-Accessoryonline.com

Accessory does matter

This site provide information and directories about kitchen accessories and the materials they are made from. There is variety of materials available that you can choose such as copper, chrome, brass etc. You may have to learn about characteristics of each material for maximum utilization of the kitchen accessories.

Ask The Kitchen Designers.com is an interactive informational web site on kitchen-remodeling.

By Anonymous



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Amy E. Sussek
Ask The Kitchen Designers, LLC
Owner
amy@askthekitchendesigners.com
262-547-4906

AskTheKitchenDesigners.com provides generous and unbiased kitchen-remodeling information. It offers a unique and interactive web site experience.

Waukesha, WI - April 15, 2002 – Experienced kitchen designers, Amy Sussek & Jackie Zager, owners of AskTheKitchenDesigners.com LLC, provide a valuable service for customers and industry professionals. Through their web site, they virtually walk visitors through the entire kitchen-remodeling process by offering a wealth of information on everything from establishing a budget to current color trends. Their free services include answering questions via email and providing feedback on layouts. A shopping directory to link visitors with kitchen professionals is in the works.

ATKD.com has it all: information on cabinets, countertops, flooring, appliances, sinks, faucets, design, installation, style, current color trends, pricing and budget. The web site is kept fresh by frequent updates and additions, such as a new Photo Gallery, where visitors can send photos of their own newly remodeled kitchen.
Ms. Sussek and Ms. Zager regularly provide free feedback on kitchen layouts, advice on style, and answers to questions via email. Positive customer feedback arrives often to ATKD.com: "I love your site! It has provided me with more information about my kitchen project than I got in many weeks of going to kitchen centers, all at home in a night. You should be very proud of it!” Lynn. "I love your site. It is just what I needed to begin my research about finally taking care of that nasty kitchen of mine. I really appreciate the up-front, no-salesperson, generous information that you provide.” Ken. “We know by our feedback that our service is appreciated. Now we want to take ATKD to the next level with our new shopping directory idea,” says Ms. Zager.

Therefore, after preparing visitors to shop, ATKD.com is preparing to launch a new directory to assist its visitors in finding places where they can actually shop. This next level of service will be the creation of a City/State shopping directory. Visitors to the site will be able to click on the city they live in and locate retailers and professionals in their area who can personally assist in kitchen remodeling services. ATKD.com will not only make it easy for customers to find kitchen-remodeling information, they will also aid in forming partnerships between customers and the professional who can turn their dreams into a reality. This new service will provide exceptional value to both visitors and professionals.


KITCHEN MAGIC NAMED #1 IN NATIONAL RANKING

By Anonymous



Phillipsburg, NJ December 2 2003-- Kitchen Magic, Inc. founded by Jost Fleck in 1979 and based in Phillipsburg New Jersey, was recently named Number One Nationally in the Kitchen Category by Qualified Remodeler Magazine.

Kitchen Magic, family owned and operated, specializes in kitchen cabinet refacing, an alternative to completely tearing out and replacing existing cabinetry. “We are very excited about this ranking,” commented company president, Brett Bacho. We all worked really hard to earn our customers’ business and to make sure every customer is a raving fan. It is gratifying for us to have that recognized.”

Kitchen Magic has doubled in size over the past five years, and in January 2003 the company relocated to new, expanded facilities on Route 22 West in Philipsburg, NJ. The new property houses the corporate offices, outbound calling center, cabinet manufacturing facilities, Corian® fabrication plant and shipping and receiving operation.

According to Bacho, one third of Kitchen Magic’s business comes from word of mouth and referrals. “I think that fact itself says a lot about our company,” he added. Mr. Bacho also feels strongly that Kitchen Magic’s Lifetime of Home Ownership Warranty also helps build customer confidence. “Customers are amazed by our warranty. That kind of peace of mind is priceless.”

“Most people are not planning to drastically change the layout of their kitchen,” Bacho explained. “Our refacing system can save customers up to 50% the cost of new cabinets; and our craftsmen completely transform their kitchen in a just a few days.” Sometimes all new cabinetry or additional cabinetry is the right solution. Kitchen Magic also manufactures their own line of custom cabinetry in their shops.

Qualified Remodeler Magazine, launched 27 years ago, began its annual list of leading industry firms one year later. The Top 500 recognizes ‘outstanding success among remodeling companies nationwide’, and is determined by years in business, annual sales volume and business specialization.

Roger Stanley, Editor-In-Chief of Qualified Remodeler magazine noted, ”Successful firms tend to be specialized. Business focus is important…the remodeling industry is more than repairing homes…. at its core, remodeling is a people business.” Stanley added, “ Qualified Remodeler recognizes entrepreneurs and owners who work to meet the needs and dreams of American homeowners.”

Kitchen Magic currently works in four states-- New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. For more information, Kitchen magic can be visited on the Worldwide Web at http://www.KitchenMagic.com or call 1-800-237-0799.

**Data for firms listed in the QR Top 500 is provided by companies and verified by independent accounting firms, certified public accountants, banks, and suppliers.

How to Make Cleaning a Kitchen Easy

By Stephanie Davies



Kitchens are the centers of our lives. We cook, converse, and even eat in our kitchens. Perhaps that is why getting motivated to clean a kitchen is 99.9% of the battle...and elbow grease is the other 0.1%.

The reason for this is mostly because of all the rooms in a house, the kitchen alone has the position of having the most traffic, use, and just plain dirt!

To start yourself off, it can be extremely helpful to have a checklist handy of all the possible things you can do so that you can mark them off as you go. It also helps to have a distraction to make the time go by faster, such as your favorite music, book on tape, or TV show playing in the background.

When cleaning, always clean from the top of the room, and work your way down (which saves a lot of time), except in the case of washing walls, where you work from the bottom up to avoid streaking.

So let's start at the highest points. Each household is different in layout, so be sure to adjust these hints to specifically fit your particular dwelling. Begin with the tops of any cabinets, that top of the refrigerator that's been needing wiped down forever, and any "higher ups" that you see (except the walls...those are next to last)

Next lets get to the hardest parts. The mid-range, and mostly the places that are hardest to clean, such as the oven, dishes, sink, countertops, ect.

It is sometimes easiest to start in one corner and work your way around in a circle. For an example, we will start with the oven. It will make things go by easier and faster if you do the hardest things first, and save the easiest things for last. Using an all-purpose cleaner, clean off the top of the range, and if you have a gas stove, take the burner grates off, and soak them in a solution of water and oven cleaner, before rinsing and replacing. If you have a self-cleaning oven, now is the time to turn it on and clean itself while you skip to the next item. If you are not so lucky, then the best cleaner to use is either a commercial oven cleaner, or a paste of baking soda, borax, comet, and water. Rub this paste into the walls, and wipe clean with a damp rag. It may take a bit of elbow grease in places, but will be worth it in the end. Be sure to clean the window in the oven if you have one, and wipe down the outside with an all-purpose cleaner.

Next go to the refrigerator, and wipe down the sides and door first. Then take out everything inside..yes, EVERYTHING! Using an all-purpose cleaner, or a mixture of water and baking soda, wipe the sides, shelves, and clean out those veggie drawers! If you have a real mess in the drawers, or something caked on, the easiest way to clean them is to fill them with hot water, adding a capful of bleach, and set them aside for an hour or so while you clean, then empty out and wipe clean. Then replace everything in the fridge, and be sure to add a small dish with baking soda in it to capture all odors.

Now head over to the cabinets. A lot of people avoid cleaning out cabinets because they assume it to be difficult when in all reality, it isn't so hard. To keep your cabinets clean, it is very useful to purchase low-cost "non-slip" rolls of cabinet liners. They come in a lot of colors, and not only keep the shelves clean, but also extend the life of glasses, china, and fragile dishes. So to begin cleaning your cabinets, work on one at a time, and start by removing everything from the cabinet. Once you have everything out, wipe down the inside, and lay down your matting if you opted for that, or simply replace everything in an orderly manner.

If there are any dishes, tackle them next. Wash the smaller items first, then mid-sized and save the large and greasy items for last. If you have a double sink, fill one side with water and soap, and the other just fill with hot water as a "rinse" since, and just toss the washed dishes in there, then move them to the drainer. It saves a lot of time to do things this way instead of washing each dish separately. you may wish to look at my other articles for a more in-depth look at making cleaning dishes easier.

Clean the countertops, and everything on them separately. For kitchen countertops, an all-purpose cleaner with an added de-greaser is a plus. I personally recommend using diluted pine-sol in a spray bottle.

Clean a microwave as I have previously mentioned in an article by placing water in a microwave safe bowl, and bringing it to a boil in the microwave, and letting it sit for a 5-10 minutes, then taking it out and easily wiping the inside of the microwave clean.

After everything on mid-level is finished, then clean the walls by using a solution of 1/2 cup bleach (OR Mr. Clean) to 1 gallon of water. Using a sponge or rag, wipe the walls down by starting at the bottom, and wiping your way to the top. That way, if any water runs down, it won't leave those hard to remove streaks!

Lastly, clean the floors. If you have a wood floor, use your usual method. For vinyl flooring, I recommend using the Mop-and-Glo two step method. They sell two bottles for two steps. One cleans the floor, one waxes and shines it. If you wish to use a cheaper method, a great way to skip the first step is to mop the floor using a solution of 1 part ammonia to 2 parts water, and mopping with that to remove old wax and residue, then using a mop-n-glo type floor polisher.

See that wasn't too hard! As always, stay motivated, know that you can do it, and REWARD YOURSELF afterwards!!

Stephanie Davies is the author and webmaster of http://www.beendreaming.com - a site which focuses on organizing, cleaning, and other homemaking related topics