Summer temperatures are settling in across the St. Louis area. The long holiday weekends have arrived. And you’ve probably uncovered the patio furniture, fired up the grill and started to entertain friends and family under the sunshine and stars. That can only mean one thing: It’s time to discuss tips and techniques for cleaning an […]
Ready to Remodel? Don’t Make these Mistakes
It’s been said that remodeling your home can be taxing. It’s also tax deductible, a great way to improve your family’s comfort and increase your home’s value. But, whether your remodeling project is painful or productive depends largely on your ability to avoid common mistakes that make remodeling miserable. Here’s a list of three critical mistakes you […]
Arch City will Measure Out Your Stone Countertop with Digital Precision
Fabricators and do-it-yourselfers share an old axiom: “Measure twice, cut once.” How long do you think it took people to figure out that spending a little more time on the front end of a project can save a lot of time and money on the back end? Probably a while. There’s another axiom that has been […]
Cleaning Up Your Marble Countertops
There is a lot to love about marble countertops. The spectacular beauty and elegance. The wide range of colors in which it is available. The uniqueness of each slab, which means you can truly differentiate your kitchen from those of your friends and neighbors. The absolute resistance to heat. Yes, there are a lot of obvious reasons […]
Renovating? Check out these 2015 kitchen design trends
It’s a new year, which means it’s time to take a look at the hot, new 2015 kitchen design trends. Whether you’re renovating or modeling a new kitchen, these six design trends are sure to offer an idea or two that can work for you: Furniture-style kitchen cabinets. This year, the island in your kitchen could look more like […]
How to choose the right surface material
Bio-glass or bamboo? Concrete or copper? Plastic laminate, tile, natural stone or something more exotic like recycled paper? When it comes to kitchen countertop materials, you’ve got a lot of options. Which one you choose could depend on your style, décor, personal preference and plenty of other factors. But one thing is for sure: Making […]
5 Reasons to Invest in Soapstone Countertops
Soapstone has been beloved by people around the world for centuries. The people of Scandinavia used it to make tools during the Stone Age. Native Americans used it to make bowls 400 years ago. And today, it’s a popular choice for discerning homeowners who install soapstone countertops in their kitchens and bathrooms. Over the centuries, […]