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Craig Alan Berberich

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Expertise

I can answer a variety of questions in reference to proper kitchen & bath design. This can include product options, safety concerns, guidelines, installation and lighting.

Experience in the area

I have been in the Kitchen & Bath industry for 19 years. I have experience ranging from design to installation and fabrication. I spent several years as a corporate trainer working with the National Kitchen & Bath Association to train national big box chain. I have had multiple projects featured in national publications, the last of which was Coastal Living Magazine Idea house in Florida.

Organizations

NKBA, IEEE

Publications

Coastal Living Magazine, Better Homes & Garden, Kraftmaid Cabinetry Brochure, Dupont Corian National Advertising, Pergo Flooring National Advertising, The Home Depot National Kitchen & Bath Insert

Education/Credentials

Kansas State University, National Kitchen & Bath Association, 20/20 Design Software, Zig Zigglar Selling Skills, Tony Lowe Sales

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Daniece08/04/11101010Thank you so much for your guidance .....
Denise K07/10/1110 
Rafael04/27/11101010Thank you Craig,it was a great .....
Kevin03/22/11101010Thanx..we have decided not to put .....
Tom02/01/11101010Thank you!

Recent Answers from Craig Alan Berberich

2011-08-03 modular home kitchen sink:

Daniece,    You have a few options.  I do not know where you are located but you may have a modular home supply house in area that may have a selection.  If you have no specialty plumbing stores go back

2011-07-05 Over the range microwave:

Denise,    The over the range OTR is a good choice.  In reference to safety concerns:  OTR have to be installed at a distance that allows you to access pots on stove.  This can cause some potential burning/spilling

2011-04-26 down draft:

This is possible with some units. I have been able to turn motor on units that are screwed or rivited. The units with spot welds I was unable to turn.  Be certain you have room behind cabinet for the 9

2011-03-28 Small Kitchen Remodel:

Bev,    Sorry for delayed response.    I don't know what your scale is on your drawing.  But based on my opinion.  That kitchen would have 4 recessed lights on rheostat (dimmer).  In addition I would look

2011-03-22 Downdraft for cooktopange:

Kevin,    On the unit we did, it was amazingly simple.  We unbolted 4 or 6 bolts (can't recall exactly how many) and slid housing off.  Turned housing around 180 degrees and rebolted.  We thought we would

 

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