Friday, February 3rd, 2012
Filed under: Live Green by Tamy Severude
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Holiday Kitchens is proud to be a certified member of the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturer’s Environmental Stewardship Program (ESP).
“In 2006, the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association (KCMA) created the Environmental Stewardship Program to help cabinet manufacturers demonstrate their commitment to environmental sustainability and help consumers easily identify environmentally-friendly products. After meeting certification requirements in areas of air [...]
Monday, April 25th, 2011
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Many people are not real sure about what Arbor Day is or where it came from…..
Arbor Day is a nationally-celebrated observance that encourages tree planting and care. In 1854 J Sterling Morton moved from Detroit to the area that is now the state of Nebraska. At that time there were virtually no trees in the [...]
Wednesday, March 16th, 2011
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Green in color or “green” because their eco-friendly – we love all these fabulous kitchens!
Sunday, February 13th, 2011
Filed under: Kitchen Design, Live Green, Robin Wilson/Eco Friendly, What's New by Tamy Severude
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Carol Lindell of Design Centers International (DCI), a Holiday Kitchens dealer located in Charlotte, NC and Robin Wilson were featured PBS. Nationally syndicated home design and improvement show For Your Home . Carol discusses the importance of using a professional kitchen and bath designer and why Holiday Kitchens is so great to work with. Robin [...]
Tuesday, June 1st, 2010
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Arbor Day is a very special day at Holiday Kitchens and we celebrate every year by providing all our employees with a tree to plant. While many people have heard of Arbor Day, many do not know the history behind it.
Arbor Day was founded by nature lover J. Sterling Morton on April 10, 1872 in Nebraska. [...]
Wednesday, May 26th, 2010
Filed under: Live Green, Robin Wilson/Eco Friendly by Nikki Krueger
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Off gassing of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and indoor air quality are subjects of growing concern for many people, especially if someone in the home is hypersensitive to chemicals or has a respiratory aliment. Increased attention over the last several years has focused on how the materials in our homes can generate dangerous levels of [...]
Tuesday, May 11th, 2010
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We receive a lot of inquires on our line of eco-friendly cabinetry, so we thought we would share some of the top questions and answers here. Please let us know if you have any others and feel free to share your thoughts!
Q: What is the definition of a “Green” kitchen cabinet?
A: “Green” refers primarily to how [...]
Monday, March 1st, 2010
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Raw linseed oil, extracted from flax seed, is one of the most truly green wood finishes; and is often referred to as “nature’s own preserver.” The linseed oil finish is a quality finish that not only is a preserve, but it also prevents corrosion, dry rot and is often used for waterproofing. It has been [...]
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
Filed under: Kitchen Design, Live Green by Meaghan Hodshire
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Sarah Londerville, owner of Manomin Resawn Timbers, recently visited our kitchen and bath showroom to educate us on reclaimed wood flooring. I was so impressed with her knowledge, that I wanted to share some of the information she provided.
Reclaimed wood flooring inspires a new and innovative style for your home, while preserving the traditional richness, warmth, [...]
Friday, November 20th, 2009
Filed under: Live Green by Nikki Krueger
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Everyone has their own explanation of green. Here at Holiday Kitchens we feel “Green” refers primarily to how friendly a product is to the environment and to the health of those producing and using it. In terms of the environment, it can encompass everything from the amount of energy used to manufacture, how much virgin [...]
