Convenience in the Kitchen

Remodeling a kitchen can be an intimidating project.  With so many components to fix up, it can be tough deciding where to start.  One approach is to first upgrade the big appliances, since they’re often considered the centerpieces of the kitchen.  But most people only use their ovens or dishwashers a few times a week, at most.  Why not start with a part of your kitchen that you probably use multiple times a day, but maybe haven’t put much thought into?

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Today’s buildings are being built tighter than ever before.  Extreme care is taken to install modern siding, use high-quality insulation, and seal all cracks to prevent air from leaking in or out.  Such tight buildings are designed with the intention of keeping as much heat inside as possible in order to save energy and reduce heating costs.  This technique, though, has some unintended negative consequences.  While drafts are typically thought of as unwanted, indoor air quality can suffer from a lack of air exchange.  Nobody likes to breathe in old, stale air, and without proper ventilation, humidity and pollutants can build up and damage your property and your health.  Luckily, there are several solutions to this problem.