About the Author
James Crisp has been an architect for well over 20 years. His architectural firm, Crisp Architects, designs projects throughout New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts. In April of 2007, Taunton Press published 'On the Porch' by James M. Crisp and Sandra Mahoney.
Kitchen Archive
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5 Choices for Kitchen Floors
Posted on August 2, 2011 | 3 CommentsThe selection of a kitchen floor is another example of how our wealth of choices makes those selections all the more difficult. The criteria for a kitchen floor includes the following: 1. It must be attractive-a very broad and subjective requirement, which is often in the... -
Choosing Countertops
Posted on April 28, 2011 | No CommentsOne of the most difficult decisions we are faced with when designing a kitchen is the choice of countertop materials. Luckily the reason for that difficulty is that homeowners have never had access to so many great countertop materials including a wide array of man-made... -
6 Renovations That Can Change the Way You Live in Your Home
Posted on January 7, 2011 | No CommentsI have renovated and added to my own home for many reasons, including the fact I hated the existing kitchen. I added a porch and a bedroom because I love porches and my oldest daughter needed a room of her own. Many people renovate a... -
Kitchen Renovation
Posted on December 26, 2009 | 12 CommentsA new kitchen can be one of the most dramatic changes to a home and a homeowner’s lifestyle. When my wife and I renovated our kitchen, we went from wincing every time we cooked a meal to really loving to spend time there. The new... -
In the Kitchen
Posted on August 24, 2007 | No CommentsOne of my favorite times in the kitchen is Saturday afternoon, all by myself, making a big mess preparing Creole and Cajun dishes. Whether I’m trying to cook my roux(flour and oil) to the perfect nutty brown for Gumbo, or making a simple pot of...