Finishing up on a couple of jobs in the shop. Have started redoing a shop smith that belonged to my grand dad. Gosh just
assumed everyone would know what a shop smith is. This is a tool that was built in 1949 for hobby craftsman, the thing is
it was built better than most anything you can buy today. It can be used as a sander,saw or lath. I plan to use as a lathe.  

Here in the kitchen cabinet shop in Mobile Al we plan to start doing lathe work
again. Want to bring a little more of that old fashioned quality back to our work.
Take's a little more time but we feel there are people out there that want this kind of quality workmanship.
We build Custom Kitchen Cabinets in Mobile Al and love what we do. We hope to design and build some new old thing's that remind us of the days when quality and
pride in your work counted for something.
So granddad I'll try to build something with your tools that I think you would like.

Why Not Wooden Counter Tops

Almost the end of the month and here at the cabinet shop we are finishing up
on a couple of projects. One of these being solid white oak tops for a couple of
cabinets we built for a living room.

While building these tops I began to think of all the different materials
that counter tops are built of and why we have forgotten about wooden
countertops. 

At first glance we all know wood and water leads to rot. This is true
depending on the wood and how its taken care of. But on the other hand a great
example of how well wood can stand up to hard use and water are 200 year old
butcher blocks.

Here at Kitchen Cabinets Mobile we feel wood deserves a second look. We have
listed some pros and cons below.

Reasons to use wood counter tops.

1. In our mind the beauty of wood cannot be matched. Even without staining
you can get wood colors from purple to black. Plus the different grains give it
that extra character we all love. 

2.  Wood can be machined or shaped to fit anything you can dream up.
Everything from Ships, Cars and even airplanes have been built from wood. Some
World War Two Bombers were built of Spruce.

3. One of the Things that can be done with wood counters is to ad inlays.
This can be anything from a chicken, team logo, borders made from different
colors of wood anything that meets your fancy.

4. This is hard to believe but studies have been made and wood comes out on
top when it comes to fighting bacteria. There are natural substances in the wood
that help kill bacteria. Again think of butcher blocks.

 Reasons not to use wood counter tops.

1. Frankly can’t think of any. Just kidding. Upkeep can be a problem
depending on how they are built and what type of wood. 

This is really the only reason I can think of not to want wood counter tops.
There are however many new sealers on the market that make counters impervious
to water. They are even building wooden sinks now.

So you can go with a natural oiled finish and actually cut on the counters or
go with a high gloss finish. If your looking for something that no one else has
with a custom design and finish we think wood is the way to go. Give it some
thought.

Gus Snell has 30 years in the  Construction Industry and own's The Home and
Kitchen Store. He has brought that sense of craftsmanship to his store. If
you've got any questions or would like something for your home contact us
at the Home and Kitchen Store. We love what  we do. http://Homeandkitchenstore.com 
 

 Of course here at the cabinet shop we are looking forward to
a better year business wise. We all tend to think of ourselves first and in many
ways this is what we must do to take care of our families. I find myself as I
get older realizing that everything and one are interconnected. Which if true
means its imposable to create our own safe little island to live on.

 Today in America we can no longer just go to work put in our 8 or 10 hours a
day and know that our family will have everything they need. Need is the key
word here not want.

 America is in trouble and a lot of it stems from want not need. We need Food,
Shelter, Family and  Faith. Pretty much everything else is want. Give it some
thought.

Our Country was created because a  government across the sea wanted to tax us
without asking for our input. Of course there were many other reasons but they all
stem from a government that had grown large and powerful with there King And
Queen. They thought of us as slow witted and unable to take care of ourselves.
We all know how that turned out for England.

America went on to become the greatest nation in history because of hard work
and faith in God. Let no one tell you different. You can argue all day long if
there is a God or not. For my self I do believe. But again it was the faith in a
supreme being that helped make this country great.

We must return to our core values and look at what is going on around us. It
seems to me we are looking at a government that thinks of us as dim witted and
unable to take care of ourselves. Who does this sound like. Just a
thought.

    

Kitchen and home décor  is what we do here at the home and kitchen store. 
There are several things to keep in mind when shopping for your  kitchen and
home. We have put a short list together that we think will help.

 1. The first thing to do is sit down and make a plan for your kitchen and  home décor. Decide if you want to base your  plan on color or style of home decor.

2. You then decide if you need to make any physical change’s such as walls,
doors or windows being moved.

3. After you have made physical changes start with flooring again being sure
that its going to match your home décor. Also keep in mind you paint choices
should match  up with your final home décor plan.

4. After all work and touch ups are complete its time to start decorating.
The internet is a great way to shop for what you need . Usually you can save a
little money and a bunch of time running around to different kitchen and home
stores.
5.One of the thing’s to look for is if the kitchen and home store your
dealing with will help you look for items that you cannot find on there website.
Most home décor stores do not have all of there inventory listed on there
website. The Home and Kitchen Store is just such a place and we are very happy
to work with you to find the home décor items your looking for.


One final thought. No Matter which internet company you use we recommend to
by your home décor items with Pay pal or Google pay. We believe this is the
safest way to buy anything any where. Not only are they a safe way to pay but
the will be there to help if something goes wrong.


So in closing plan your home decorating project and be sure to do what you
love and above all else have fun. Good luck and enjoy that new home décor.   
 


 

Christmas a time for faith and family is also a time to decorate our homes.
We have gotten away from making decorations for Christmas but as a kid about the
only thing we had store bought was a string of lights. The things I remember
most about Christmas are the things we did as a family. One of the things we did
was make Christmas decorations.


We have created a list of s few things you can make as a family. Try it at
the end of the day we think you'll like what you have created. One of the ways
to do this is with local materials that you may have in your own yard. Think
back to when you were a kid and we use to make things. Our mom would gather us
up early in the morning and take us outside to gather supplies. We have
recreated some of these ideas and hope you enjoy them.


1. Supplies can be many things. If your in the south like us pine cones are
number one on    the list and don't forget pine straw. Most
houses here in the South have at least one Holly bush. Don't worry about cutting
as much as you need the more you cut holly bushes the better they like it. Also
if you have a patch you have let go a little wild you may find some dried wild
flowers. Look for birds nest that are going un used. Even brightly colored fall
leaves can be used. If you really look close you will find you have unlimited
supplies.


2. First thing to do is get a game plan. I know sounds a little to much like
work but gather your friend or kids around and its just a matter of everybody
picking something they want to make. Remember this is a season for celebration
so what ever you make while not prefect is much better than something you buy.
Every time you look at that wreath your son or daughter made you see them.


3. Forgot a few more supplies you may need are a little string, glue and a
strong sticky tape that is used secure packages.


4. I think everybody would agree a Christmas wreath is one of the first
things we learned to make as kids. There are several ways to start. Some people
take wire coat hangers and bend them into a circle and twist the ends together.
The easy way is to have a few cable ties on hand and use these to secure the two
ends. You make 3 or 4 of these rings and join them together. This is your base
you then weave your holly branches or pine straw until you get the look you
want. Pine cones or even your bird nest can be added to the center of the
wreath. The idea is to make something you like and enjoy.


5.Another idea is to make decorations to set on coffee tables or end tables.
Again there are several ways to do this. The easy way is to find a large plate
and put a little double sided tape in the center and pace a small bowel that you
can place Christmas candy or nuts. You Then surround the bowel with a little
holly, pine straw and maybe some small pine cones. Again pick out what you like
and just enjoy the season.


6. What is Christmas without a tree. Here is where I think you can let your
ideas run wild.
Weave a few small wreaths from holly and pine straw add a
little ribbon and maybe some bows. Hang some pine cones as ornaments. The ideas
are endless.    
 
On a personal note I believe
Christmas is first and foremost about our faith and family. Lets slow down a
little bit and think about the people we have around us now and those that we
have lost. There is a lot we have to be thankful for. Into days world we must
return to the simple values and beliefs that have made us what we are today.


We wish you a Happy Christmas and the best for you and your family. Look to
each other for strength and understanding.       

Kitchen Cabinets Mobile

 
Young people need to work just a little miracle inside our kitchen areas as
well as residences every now and again, so here are a few of my number one
energy economizing methods for chaotic business people.

1. When making spaghetti or rice, try a tsp . of olive oil in water. This keeps the water from cooking
over along with the brown rice and rice sticking together in clumps.

2. Involve some spare citrus you do not know precisely what to do with? Press them and set
them straight into an ice cube tray and deep freeze. That way you will have "
lemon " at hand for your beverages or for the baking as it's needed.

3. If you don't have time and energy to create dessert, try the following one. Run plenty
of grapes underneath frosty water and dust them with sweetener. Place them in
the fridge for only a 60 minute and are usually great tasting.

4. In the event your evening meal stew has come out a bit too greasy and you simply will not
have an opportunity to set it in the refridgerator and wait for a extra fat that  will harden, chuck a few ice in the container. Unwanted fat will stick to the ice cubes and eliminate them right away long before they'll thaw.

5. Place a real touch of sea salt in your frying pan and the unwanted fat is not going to splatter.

6. Has the fizz gone from the bubbly? Place a good raisin into the  bottle of wine and voola your bubbles will likely be to come back, with out your favorite wine facing any of the flavors of the raisin.

7. Assuming you have get excessive sodium within the stew and soup, pitch your cut up raw spud inside,
and it can certainly take up a lot of the salt. You may throw away the spud once  the potato is prepared.

8. Any time utilizing dried up herbal products as well as salt in your own foodstuff, break all of them between your finger tips primarily to release the taste, right before adding these to an individual's cuisine.

9. To  avoid egg yolks from crumbling when trying to slice a good hard-boiled egg,  moisten any chef's knife just before each and every portion. To prevent a black ring developing around ones own yolks after boiling the eggs, put them right  from the stove top straight into chilled normal water just for a very few  moments.

10. Keep white vinegar handy. The item is undoubtedly good for the
purpose of cleaning the scale which usually forms up inside your pot as well as
iron, and it has a variety of additional uses. You can also use it diluted in
waters being a more efficient hardwood as well as flooring cleaner.

Have high hopes a lot of these day to day hints help you to save lots of time, so you're
able to spend more time undertaking the things that add up.


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Gus Snell has 30 years in the
Construction Industry and own's The Home and Kitchen Store. He has brought that
sense of craftsmanship to his store. If you've got any questions or would like
something for your home contact us at the Home and Kitchen Store. We love what
we do. http://Homeandkitchenstore.com

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Kitchen cabinets really are a critical element of every single home. 
Cabinets should enhance your kitchen furnishings.  Kitchen cabinets are a
natural part of your kitchen area and require special care to ensure they 
look nice over  time.  Kitchen Cabinets are probably most appropriate
preference to effectively use kitchen area.

Custom cabinets are among the very best decisions you may make for the
home.  Custom made cabinets are One of the ideal features that a homeowner
actively seeks in their kitchen.  Cabinets can transform your kitchen, can
help in modernizing the appearance of your household and may also help you save
hard cash.  Custom made cabinets can be included in any kitchen
irrespective of dimensions.  Custom Cabinets  are supposed to increase
the size of the entire storage area and make normal cleanup hassle-free for
anyone working in your kitchen.  Custom built kitchen  cabinetry are
one of the best investment decisions you could possibly make in your home.

Custom kitchen cabinets are the greatest and there is no hesitation about
such a statement.  Custom kitchen cabinets: Custom cabinets are planned and
then built specifically for your kitchen from scratch.  As you are looking
for custom kitchen cabinets, you'll quickly find that it's not as easy to choose
as you may think. Deciding If Custom made Cabinets are worth looking at. Custom
kitchen cabinets can be a large financial investment, which in today's housing
market may not always get you the return on your investment that you would
expect.  When I make your custom cabinets, you are looking at a substantial
discount compared to having your builder contract with my company to do your
work and marking it up. Take your time and look around to find a custom cabinet
builder. You will find in most cases that not only will you save money over what
the general contractor was going to charge you but you also get what you really
want.

Remodeling enables homeowners to create the kitchen they've always
desired.  Renovating the very center of homes is considered the most
widespread home improvement that people undertake for the benefits that this
type of challenge provides.  Remodeling your kitchen area revitalizes the
perception of your kitchen.  Remodeling is usually a good idea and
especially if it's your kitchen which is involved.  In case you believed
that remodeling was all about showing off, you're far from the truth.

First and foremost its about making your kitchen a warm and cozy place that you love  
being  with your family.

Every day, millions of home owners enter their
kitchen.  Unfortunately, not all of those individuals like what they
see.  If you're unhappy with the means that your kitchen appearance, it
might be time for a little transforming project.


Actually, it could even be time for a huge reworking project. When it comes
to kitchen reworking, you'll realize that, as a house owner, you have got a
limiteless range of options.  If you decide on to try and do thus, you
could remodel everything, right all the way down to the kitchen sink.


Speaking of kitchen sinks, there is a sensible likelihood that you simply if
you are unhappy together with your kitchen, you'll want to get and have a
replacement kitchen sink installed. If that is the case, you will have to find
one that peaks your interest.  When searching for a brand new kitchen sink,
you're urged to test out one of your local home improvement stores.  There
is a sensible probability that there's at least one kitchen sink that you'll
need to own.  Although there is a sensible likelihood that you may realize
the kitchen sink of your dreams at one in all your native home improvement
stores, there's additionally a likelihood that you'll not.  If this is
often the case, you may want to consider looking online. 


Regardless of where you search, it's vital that you keep a number of things
in mind. Perhaps, the most necessary thing to stay in mind is the sink size that
you need.  If you're merely replacing a kitchen sink, you will notice it a
little bit a lot of troublesome to search out a kitchen sink.  This can be
as a result of your kitchen counter already includes a pre-sized space for a
sink.  If you purchase a sink that's too big for that area or maybe too
tiny for it, a little kitchen remodeling project could turn into a reasonably
massive one.  That is why it's important that you're taking sink sizes into
thought.  However, if your kitchen remodeling project includes new kitchen
cupboards and new countertops, you'll not have to be as involved with sink
sizes.


In addition to the size of a kitchen sink, it's conjointly important to think
about the style.  The majority of kitchen sinks come back with 2 basins,
but it's conjointly attainable for them to only return with one.  When
choosing a kitchen sink that only has one or two basins, you may need to examine
your needs. If you do not have a dishwasher, you may need to wash your dishes in
your kitchen sink.  When doing dishes, it could be easier if you have a 2
basin kitchen sink.  Although 2 basin kitchen sinks are additional
convenient, you'll likely realize that the one basin sinks are a lot of stylish
and, somewhat, additional engaging.


Speaking of being attractive, the style of a kitchen sink not solely includes
how several basins it's, however it also includes the colour.  While most
kitchen sinks return in a very stainless-steel color, there are more kitchen
sink colors. Different popular colors embrace white, granite, biscuit, and
almond. In all honesty, the colour of a replacement kitchen sink could be more
necessary to you than whether or not it has one or two basins.  If you're
also remodeling different parts of your kitchen, like the floors or your
countertops, it might be a smart idea to form certain that your new kitchen sink
compliments your alternative repairs or a minimum of matches them.

Author http://kitchencabinetsmobile.com
 
 

 
When redecorating a room, or perhaps a complete house,
modern lighting may be a major concern. Dimly lit areas are uninviting and even
depressing since kinsfolk naturally crave the light. Some rooms, in fact, invite
subdued lighting ... a bedroom does not would like obtrusive light whereas a
dramatic entryway or living space may be gorgeous with daring, dramatic
spotlight. 

The older the house, the larger the challenge when coming up with for trendy
lighting. Here are twelve problems to contemplate when planning your lighting
update.

1. Think about your natural lighting first. In what direction are your
windows facing? Northern lightweight is sometimes cooler and whiter whereas
daylight from southern-facing windows can be warmer and yellower. This is good
for plants, however not as satisfactory to artists, preferring the truer white
of the north. Northern light-weight may be a a lot of even hue and is a lot of
shadow-free, that isn't as comfortable during a relaxing den. 

two. How is the sunshine laid low with your design and landscaping? Do you've
got trees that shade the sunshine, or bushes that block the lower parts of the
windows and reduce the over-all amount of illumination? Does a roofline cast a
shadow in an necessary space of a space? Will you increase the quality and
quantity of accessible light without spending a fortune?

3. What activities happen in your rooms? Do a number of them require more
light than others? A desk that hosts homework or needlework needs strong and
steady lightweight that covers the entire work area. However, somebody relaxing
on a recliner and watching TV at the end of a busy day will not wish this type
of centered brightness.

4. Do you would like variable lighting? You might require a bright
lightweight targeted on a dining area table while it's being set and dinner is
served. However, once all diners are seated and have loaded their plates, a
softer lighting is more appropriate and a dimmer switch will nicely offer for
multiple intensities.

five. Are there details in your area upon that you would like to focus
attention? Maybe you own a spectacular hearth or exceptional art? In that case,
spot lighting would possibly be applicable. There may be other necessary,
however not-thus-enticing areas, that you may want to downplay by muting the
sunshine. Or you may own a spectacular read that is especially enchanting in the
dark. In that case, lights reflecting from the windows can make it a lot of
tough, or perhaps not possible, to determine out.

half-dozen. Will you add light-weight to a room by changing your decorating
theme? We recently brightened a dark-paneled den by painting all the woodwork
and cupboards a creamy white and adding a pair of" white wood blinds. With this
relatively straightforward change, the whole space has taken on a completely new
look and brightened dramatically. 

seven. How do your window treatments have an effect on the sunshine? Some
homes with heavy drapes are either "on" or "off": that's, either the drapes are
closed, making the space dark and often gloomy, or they are open and daylight is
not filtered in any manner. Blinds or certain shades will diffuse lightweight
whereas still allowing a massive percentage of it to access and brighten a
room.

8. Decorating options in your home might add lightweight or take it away. For
example, a mirror can add a way of spaciousness and illumination whereas outside
shutters or awnings may block the sun's rays. It might be wonderful to shut out
harsh sunlight on a ninety five degree summer day, however in the center of
winter we wish each sliver of sunshine we have a tendency to can grab.

nine. What regarding the natural traffic pattern of your space? A floor lamp
placed thus that people should detour around it is not the wisest use of your
lightweight sources. Is an off/on switch conveniently located close to all
entrances? Groping around on the wall in the dark isn't favored by most
individuals. If this is your situation, a easy sensor that activates lights when
a human enters a area may be a clever solution.

10. Which areas are underlit and which are overlit? In my bedroom, for
example, there is an exceedingly bright overhead lightweight as half of a
ceiling fan. It is nice when finding an appropriate color of socks to wear in
the morning, however completely unsuitable for reading in bed before going to
sleep. A pool table desires strong lighting whereas a romantic seating space in
a garden space will not.

eleven. What kind of lighting will your space need? Fluorescent fixtures
would possibly be good on top of a kitchen island but would be repulsive
directly above an eating area. Schools and alternative institutions might
welcome such unflattering lighting, but incandescent lighting may be more
applicable at home. 

twelve. What is that the condition of your wiring? Previous and outdated
wiring usually cannot accommodate sleek new lighting systems without some work.
Updating wiring can be expensive and disruptive, but it's additionally the
chance to feature new switches and cause updates for new computers, high speed
Internet connections or high-tech TV or sound systems.

If you concentrate on  these situations before spending a single penny  updating to
contemporary lighting, your end result's bound to be satisfying to everybody
who lives in your home.  Once you have made s complete plan you can look at online
stores like the home and kitchen store for additional lighting and home decor items.

Remember have fun and do what you love.