Kitchen remodeling is an expensive undertaking, so it’s wise to make smart decisions and avoid common mistakes. Join Jimmy “Skinny” McKinney this week on Skinny On The Home as he shares some “do’s and don’ts” for kitchen remodeling and design.

 

A live, weekly call-in and special guest radio show, Skinny On The Home, is sponsored by the Building Institute of Central Kentucky. Host Skinny McKinney of J&R Construction Services, Inc., offers advice and answers questions on home remodeling, building and design. The show is located in central Kentucky, and is featured every Thursday morning at 11:00 a.m. on Lifechanging Radio, WJMM, in Central Kentucky. 

 

This week, Skinny covers kitchen remodeling recommendations, including several do’s and don’ts. Tune in and learn about how to... 

 

Eliminate steps and increase space in your kitchen (maximize flow). (Time stamp: 3:36)

 

Create kid-friendly areas in your kitchen. (Time stamp: 4:56)

 

Stay clear of corners. (Time stamp: 5:28)

 

Determine island function. (Time stamp: 6:00)

 

Design landing spaces. (Time stamp: 6:43)

 

Consider all your countertop options. (Time stamp: 7:57)

 

Arrange the range. (Time stamp: 9:03)

 

Fill it up. (Time stamp: 9:27)

 

Be sharp about knives. (Time stamp: 10:17)

 

Make recycling easy. (Time stamp: 11:05)

 

Make things an easy reach. (Time stamp: 11:36)

 

Add a family message center. (Time stamp: 12:23)

 

Plug it in, charge it up and let there be more light! (Time stamp: 14:49)

 

Cut cleaning time. (Time stamp: 20:27)

 

Use design details to break up cabinetry blocks. (Time stamp: 22:37)

 

Choose the right colors for a small kitchen. (Time stamp: 23:31)

 

Increase natural light with specialized can lights that are skylights. (VELUX Sun Tunnel brand.) (Time stamp: 24:45)

 

Find focal points. (Time stamp: 25:59)

 

Consider the holidays. (Time stamp: 26:48) 

 

Position appliances. (Time stamp: 27:37)

 

Set your trash location to increase efficiency. (Time stamp: 32:07)

 

Choose the right sink for you. (Time stamp: 33:17)

 

Install adequate lighting. (Time stamp: 34:44)

 

Plan well for storage. (Time stamp: 39:16)

 

Include any pet needs. (Time stamp: 41:11)