August 10th 2012 “Q: Hey Kitchen Guy: Why is it that every kitchen or bath project I see done on TV seems to only take a week, yet every contractor I talk to tells me it is going to be several weeks to do my project? What gives? Click Here For PDF Version of this article:  Ask The Kitchen Guy 8-10-2012 - As Seen On TV A: The contractors or dealers you are talking with are probably telling you the truth. Many, but not all of the television home improvement shows, do have a tendency to make the home improvement project they are featuring in any given episode look easier than it is. Those...


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DDS Design Services and Crawford Plumbing Supply are now extending “Preferred Vendor Discount Pricing” to Our Clients, Friends and Family. Click Here For Details: Partner Program Announcement  


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“Q: Dear Kitchen Guy: We are looking to remodel our home over the next 12 to 18 months. We would like to be Eco-friendly but we are not sure where to start and the big box stores have been no help. What do you suggest?      (Click here for PDF Version) Ask The Kitchen Guy 6-1-2012 - Going Going Green A: As always, I recommend a thorough plan and budget before you start shelling out money for projects. Here is the process I suggest you use to remodel your home and make it more green or Eco-friendly: 1 – Do a preliminary assessment (See Maintaining Your Home, February 2012) for more...


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“Q: We just remodeled our kitchen; can you tell us the best way to keep it looking new? We are busy professionals and would also appreciate any advice you could offer regarding home maintenance in general. Click here for the pdf version Ask The Kitchen Guy 2-13-2012 - Maintaining Your Home A: There are five steps you can take to make keep your kitchen and home in general running smoothly. First organize your information. Second, create a team of qualified people and/or companies to assist you in doing what needs to be done. Third, do a complete and comprehensive assessment of your...


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Remodeling Magazine just put out it's annual cost vs value report for 2011 -2012. Click here to see the breakdown for the Chicago area. Remodeling Magazines Cost vs Value Remodeling Report for Chicago For those numbers crunchers out there trying to determine whether to go ahead on a remodeling project I would like to offer this great analysis from the trade publication Remodeling Magazine. The article offers an excellent analysis of cost vs value for various remodeling projects many homeowners may be considering for there home. The data shown in the attached report is for the Chicago Illinois...


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DDS Design Services, Jeff Kida - Our "Reasonably Green" concept is catching on. Check out this article in the national renown trade publication Remodeling Magazine. Click here to view the PDF Version of the entire article Shades of Green Article Remodeling Magazine October 2011


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“Q: Hey Kitchen Guy, we are currently putting together a plan to remodel our kitchen. We have been quite surprised at the wide range of cabinet prices and lead times. How do I know if I am getting good quality? How come some companies need 6 weeks and others can deliver in three days? How do I know if these cabinets are made with safe materials? Too view the pdf version of this article click here. Ask The Kitchen Guy 8 -9-2011 - Cabinetry Value and Demanding Consumers A: Ouch, you just hit a nerve. There has always been a wide range of pricing and quality in residential cabinetry. Typically...


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Jeff Kida in his Ask The Kitchen Guy blog revises a previously published article about remodeling for someone with severe allergies or sensitivity to materials. Click here to view the full article Ask The Kitchen Guy 6-3-2011- Remodeling With Allergies Revised


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Click here to view the full article Ask The Kitchen Guy 5-20-2011 Counter Intelligence - Solid Surface and other Eco-Friendly Materials


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Click here to view the latest installment in the Counter Intelligence Series. Ask The Kitchen Guy 4-22-2011 Counter Intelligence - Quartz and Other Hard Surfaces


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