Did you know the design and layout of your kitchen has a drastic effect on the foods your family members choose for their plates? These back to school kitchen tips will help start the semester off healthy. The CDC found that…
The kitchen is the new hub of the home, even in Arizona's eternal summer. It’s where family gathers not only to dine, but to socialize, too. Traditional finishes can bathe the room in too much Arizona heat, but it’s possible to…
Making lifestyle changes is easier said than done. Researchers have been hunting for an effective way to support healthier eating for decades, with only moderate long-term results. UCLA anthropologists and scientists recently stepped into family homes to find out more…
When it comes to kitchen style trends, homeowners often look to the past for inspiration. One of the most popular trends catching on this year is the farmhouse style kitchen. There's nothing new about the farmhouse kitchen style in general;…
Brighten up the Room with White Kitchen Cabinets White kitchen cabinets are easily at the top of the request list for kitchen refaces and refinishes at Better Than New Kitchens. There's nothing like a fresh, clean white kitchen. It is…
Stacked upper cabinets will give your kitchen reface an aesthetic boost and loads more storage! You may be asking yourself, "What are stacked upper cabinets?" It's when the upper cabinets have an additional cabinet above them. Running the additional top row…
One of the most requested design elements of a kitchen reface or refinish is an accent color kitchen island. A kitchen island in an accenting color and/or style can bring that wow-factor and focus to the room. Kitchen islands are…
Resurrected from a Destructive Fire, One Scottsdale Couple Reunites with Treasured Family Heirlooms The children of an elderly Scottsdale couple, who tragically lost all their belongings in a house fire, brought three fire damaged family heirlooms to Better Than New…
There are many kitchen refacing and refinishing companies in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area, and choosing which one to use for your kitchen project can be daunting. Below are a few helpful tips to consider and questions to ask before deciding…
The difference between refinishing and refacing a kitchen is a topic I discuss with potential clients on a regular basis. Many of the clients I eventually work with are people who initially set out to refinish their kitchens and end…
Refacing is a term that is easily confused with refinishing. Refacing refers to adding wood in some manner over the top of the existing finished cabinet face frames. It also usually means replacing the doors and drawer faces as well…
