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Questions to Ask Yourself Before Your Kitchen Remodel

Kitchen remodeling in Wheaton and the greater Chicago area can completely transform the heart of your home. You want to create an environment that people will enjoy congregating in your home, and naturally, the kitchen is it. However, before you get started on your kitchen renovation, make sure to ask yourself some key questions that

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KETCHUP!

(Originally printed in our July 2017 newsletter, which makes America now 242 years old.) With the recent celebration of America’s 241st birthday, it’s likely you consumed one of the great American condiments at your neighborhood parties and gatherings: Ketchup is an American staple, agreed?  According to a poll by National Geographic, in an unstated year,

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Save Money on Your Bathroom Remodel with These Tips

  Are you looking to remodel your home but don’t want to spend an outrageous amount of money? Remodeling any part of your home can be expensive, but there are many easy ways to save money while still getting the results you desire. At River Oak Cabinetry, we have everything you need for your bathroom

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Tips for Keeping Your Hardwood Floors in Good Condition

Now that you have the hardwood floors of your dreams thanks to our kitchen remodeling company near Naperville, it’s time to focus on what it takes to keep those floors in good condition. Both prevention tactics and maintenance techniques play a part in ensuring your floors aren’t damaged or compromised. Utilize these tips to keep

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2018 Kitchen Remodeling Trends

Now more than ever, kitchen remodeling in Wheaton is an important facet in achieving your dream home. From countertops to appliances to flooring, the world of kitchens is constantly changing and evolving, and River Oak Cabinetry wants to be there for you every step of the way. If you’re in need of kitchen remodeling in

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KITCHEN WASTE: OUR PICK FOR THE PERFECT GARBAGE DISPOSAL

There was a time when the perfect disposal was a goat, pig or possibly a growing teenaged boy.  But thanks to InSinkErator® located in Racine, WI, and more specifically John Hammes, the inventor, we have a quiet, clean way to dispose of food waste.  Mr. Hammes developed the garbage disposal in 1927 for his wife. 

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WHICH IS ‘BETTER’, GRANITE OR QUARTZ?

  Granite and quartz are fantastic counter top products.  Either choice is a good one!  Below is a brief discussion of both products. Granite is a completely natural product.  It is quarried from the earth.  Once mined, it is cut down to manageable sizes and polished to a smooth finish.  The value of a certain

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Eliminating a bathtub in favor of larger shower stall?

Is it okay to eliminate a bathtub or tub/shower combination in favor of larger shower stall? The question of whether it’s okay to eliminate a tub/shower combination, or bathtub, in favor of a larger shower stall is a very common question. In the majority of households, the shower gets more use than the tub.  Getting

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Stunning & Spectacular in Naperville

In this remodel, the homeowners combined two existing rooms, the kitchen and dining room, into one large kitchen space.  They repurposed their living room into a luxurious room for entertaining and dining.  The before picture is a view from the adjacent family room where the header, 1/2 wall and wall joining the kitchen and dining

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Gracious ‘Greige’ in Naperville

One of today’s most trendsetting looks was chosen for this kitchen. The earthy ‘greige’ cabinet is a combination of beige/brown and grey. Warm tones combined with a stained cabinet still shows the grain of the wood. This perimeter cabinetry is our custom Amish line, and the maple wood was finished with a grey wash and

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