Easy kitchen upgrades every cook needs

Folks, we know you’ve heard it before, but kitchen renovations really do pay off. In fact, a recent RE/MAX Renovation Investment Report pegged kitchen upgrades as the most promising investment. Generating as much as 75-100% return on investment (ROI), fresh kitchen updates really resonate with buyers. A new countertop, updated cabinetry, and specialty appliances are…

The best wood to use for your kitchen cabinets

If you’re planning a kitchen renovation and have opted for wood cabinets, congratulations, you’ve made an excellent choice! Wood is durable and low maintenance. It looks beautiful and even adds value to your home.  Now that you’ve made this great decision, it’s time to choose the variety of wood to use for your new cabinets.…

Don’t let humidity destroy your bathroom

I have a big family and athletic kids, so our main bathroom is always in use. Our teenage boys love to crank up the heat and luxuriate in long showers, turning our bathroom into a quasi-sauna.  Although it’s nice not to have to coax them to smell fresh and clean, all the hot showers are…

Top 20 trending kitchen updates

Canadians spend about 90% of our time indoors. The recent pandemic and resulting explosion of remote work opportunities means most of this time is spent inside of our own homes. Since kitchens are the focal point, it’s no wonder they may be looking a little bit shabby these days. But don’t worry – if you’ve…

How to design a family-friendly kitchen

Today’s kitchens aren’t just about preparing food. They’ve increasingly become the central hub of our homes. They’re where we eat, entertain, work, and relax. Our kitchens do it all. To make the most of your kitchen, it needs to be as functional as it is beautiful. Florkowskys’ Woodworking and Cabinets specializes in creating high-end cabinetry,…

A Brief History of Woodworking

A Brief History of Woodworking

From the day we first stood on two feet, all the way to current times, wood and the tradesmen who perfected its manipulation have likely had the biggest impact on the shaping of the human race. Not just a tool, but also fuel, wood has provided for our species in ways nothing else has come…