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Giving Thanks for Thanksgiving in Our Wright Kitchen

Posted on November 23, 2010 by
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Any home remodel project comes with regrets, and ours was no exception. In fact, according to the list of “Top Five Regrets Homeowners Have After Their Remodel” on remodelingcontractorfinder.com, we were in good company following our Spring 2010 kitchen remodel. The only thing we didn’t do wrong was trying to do it ourselves. Continue reading →

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The Dan and Beth Kitchen Remodel Show (soon to be in syndication)

Posted on April 17, 2010 by

At work, every day, I hear, “Is your kitchen done yet?!” in annoyingly enthusiastic voices, to which I respond, “Nooooooo.” And they’re all, “Oh my GOSH it’s the longest kitchen remodel EVER!” [They're telling ME.] I KNOW that, thank you … Continue reading →

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Back in the Saddle Sore

Posted on March 13, 2010 by

Horseback Communication Okay, so, I knew that sooner or later the new guy would have to come down off his horse. Which is fine, because I’m not sure how long I can [or care to] sustain this metaphor. And, it … Continue reading →

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Hitting Restart

Posted on March 9, 2010 by

We’re ready. This evening we signed a contract with the new contractor, and tomorrow he and his crew arrive. They’ll begin by removing the improperly-installed bank of white pantry cabinets and getting to work on repairing and refinishing the hardwood … Continue reading →

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Kitchen Saga Round Two: The New Guy

Posted on March 4, 2010 by

So far, so good. Chris Wright (right), owner of WrightWorks, LLC, stopped by yesterday to offer fresh perspective and concrete design ideas to make sense of our kitchen debacle. Next step: sign the contract, then restart the project with floor … Continue reading →

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