Kitchen cabinets are usually wood or some type of wood product and this is a good thing in general. Wood is readily available, lightweight, durable, affordable, and attractive. However, kitchens are often hot and humid, and this can have serious consequences for anything made of wood. You have to take steps to control the environment in the kitchen to protect your kitchen cabinets on a daily and seasonal basis. Below are some of the effects of humidity and heat on kitchen cabinets. Humidity The biggest issue with kitchen cabinets when it comes to humidity in the kitchen is its effect on the wood fibers. High humidity means more moisture in the air, and this bloats the fibers in the wood, causing it to expand. Low

Upgrading kitchens and bathrooms are a great way to make a home more functional as well as marketable. Bathroom remodeling is also a good time to address issues you might have, like a bad layout, broken tiles, or leaky pipes. While these are certainly important, many people overlook something equally important: ventilation. Bathrooms need a lot of ventilation, especially if there is no window. Some local building codes address this by making the installation of vent fans a requirement. However, even if this is not true in your case, you should still include vent fans in your design. Here are the reasons to include vent fans in bathroom remodeling. Remove bad smells Most people put in vent fans to remove smells typically associated with bathroom