Home Depot now gives contractors a big hand

In his 15 years in the remodeling business, Kirk Smith has seen more than his share of the Home Depot logo.

The Marietta remodeler says he and his workers hit Home Depot every day — sometimes two or three times a day — to load up the truck and talk shop with the sales crew behind the pro desk.
Lately, there has been a new routine. Home Depot is coming to him.

“I see this guy every couple of weeks — he’s here to check up on things and see if the store is taking care of me,” Smith said Thursday, motioning to a Home Depot sales manager who popped in on a kitchen remodeling job. (more…)

Written by larrylarr on September 8th, 2007 with no comments.
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Kitchen Islands Making Waves

As a gathering place, it’s a most popular destination.

To be sure, the kitchen island has a lot to offer. It bridges the gap between work and storage areas in a large space, saving steps. In a smaller footprint, it offers an always-welcome extra counter for chopping veggies, setting down pots and stacking plates.

It may be a hideaway, but one likely to be noticed. Hip kitchen islands have broken away from their plain, boxy roots. Once merely an extension of all-matching cabinets, perhaps topped by a butcher block for added function, the island today is a standout, a piece of furniture with its own personality, style, finish and details. (more…)

Written by larrylarr on September 5th, 2007 with 2 comments.
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