In today's digital age, social media has become a crucial marketing tool for businesses in various industries, including kitchen and bath remodeling. If you're a contractor looking to expand your online presence and attract potential clients, leveraging social media platforms can significantly benefit your business. In this article, we will provide...

In Stock Cabinets and In Stock Appliances isca1   You want in stock cabinets that are affordable, available and provide a quality made cabinet you would put in your kitchen or bathroom.  Cabinets that are well made and factory assembled, saving you time and saving you money.  That's good value.  That's Reico Express in stock cabinets.   Add in stoc...

The journey to become a designer takes many paths, and Nancy Knickerbocker’s path is a story all her own. That path started in Alabama, where she graduated from the University of Montevallo in Montevallo, Alabama with a B.A. degree in Communications. During that time, Nancy had many hours of study in the areas of art and design, an early indication...

Darcie joined Reico Kitchen & Bath in 2012 after graduating from Virginia Tech with a Bachelor’s Degree in Apparel, Housing and Resource Management with a focus on Kitchen & Bath Design. She started as a Project Coordinator at our Springfield, VA location, where she managed many projects from start to finish ensuring everything ran as smooth as pos...

Brian Espil joined Reico Kitchen & Bath in 2000, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge in the building and construction industry. Before coming to Reico, Brian managed the construction of custom homes, working with his clients throughout the entire process from design to final inspections. This experience made for a seamless transition that has a...

Blair Jones began his career at Reico in 1985 as an inside sales person when Reico was a distributor of cabinetry. In the 30 years since he has seen the cabinet industry change tremendously for the better and has grown along with it doing everything from sales, operations manager, procurement manager, branch manager, appliance trainer and everythin...

A native of Fairfax County, Tim Thompson has been a member of the Reico Kitchen & Bath family since 1990. During his tenure at Reico he has spent considerable time in Sales, Training and Leadership roles gaining valuable experience from these positions and the entire kitchen and bath industry. In his current role as Key Business Manager, Tim's prim...

With cabinet industry experience dating back to 1987, as well as years of experience with custom architectural millwork, specialized hardware and project management, Rich Caswell is able to draw on all his expertise and skills as a Key Business Manager at Reico Kitchen & Bath. As a certified engineering draftsman and project manager, Rich has worke...

Jen Gallagher has been working in the field of kitchen and bath design since 2004. She received her B.S. in Human Ecology with a concentration in Interior Design from Liberty University and stays active with continuing education opportunities to stay current on the latest trends and information in kitchens and baths. She has a passion for improving...

Susan joined the Reico team in 2013 with a B.S. in Interior Design from Ohio University and 8 years of experience in helping clients design their ideal kitchen. Each project brings a unique set of challenges, and these challenges are what fuel her desire to master the space. Budget, time and space are often the most constrictive and Susan enjoys wo...

Christine Wade has been working in the kitchen and bath industry since 1999, designing kitchens and baths for builders, contractors and retail clients. Working with both trade and retail clients allows her to best understand remodeling projects from all sides. She joined Reico in 2001 and has continued to work with this varied customer base to brin...

Nick Preston has been working with Reico Kitchen and Bath for serveral years and his dedication to customer satisfaction is apparent from the beginning. Although Nick enjoys the one-on-one relationship with homeowners, his specialty is working with builders, contractors, and Property Management to create a partnership that will provide a positive e...

With industry experience dating back to 2013, Elizabeth Shumate joined Reico Kitchen & Bath to continue her passion for the construction industry. This interested was cultivated at an early age, where playing with a hammer and tape measure was much preferred over toys. Her passion continued to grow into middle school and high school, doing work cam...

While no longer actively meeting with her own clients, Debbie draws on all of her experience in both Interior Design and Kitchen and Bath design to teach and lead Reico’s North Carolina teams. Debbie uses her experience in construction, space planning, product specification and design as well as her extensive work with retail clients, custom and pr...

Starting with Reico Kitchen & Bath as an intern, Megan Alderson joined Reico Kitchen & Bath full-time in 2020 after graduating with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in the NKBA accredited Residential Environments and Design program at Virginia Tech. Hired as a Project Coordinator, Megan developed her knowledge of products and skills in design and pro...

With a background in sales and carpentry work, Eric Kneller joined the Reico Kitchen & Bath Frederick, MD team in 2021 as Key Business Manager. With a degree in Technical Theatre from McDaniel College, Eric has a passion for putting together the right scene be it the stage or the kitchen or bathroom. He enjoys the interactions with his clients and ...

Since joining Reico Kitchen & Bath in 2007, Stephanie Taylor has taken her experience as a Project Coordinator and applied it to her design skills as a Key Business Manager. Her depth of experience, combined with a degree in Fashion Design from the University of Maryland and several years working in graphic design allows her to understand her clien...

With a degree in Interior Design, Cindy Juillet embarked on a very eclectic career. This journey helped her to learn and develop expertise in many areas, from home staging to designing elaborate lobbies and suites for an investment property company to travelling across the country setting up showrooms for trade shows for an international business. ...

Jeff Rizzi joined Reico Kitchen & bath as a Key Business Manager in 2007, moving his way up to Branch Manager and into his current role as a Regional Manager. In addition to this role, he is an active member of National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) and participates in a wide variety of industry training both as a student and instru...

Virginia Marble Manufacturers, Inc., based in Kenbridge, Virginia, has been creating fine cultured marble, granite and onyx products since 1969. Custom manufactured to your specifications, they can match or harmonize with almost any color or décor. Any size, shape, dimension or angle you can imagine - no matter what you're looking for: Custom maste...

Introduced to the market place in 1990, Silestone Natural Quartz offers natural stone beauty with longevity and durability thanks to the enhanced material characteristics.  Introduced by Cosentino, Silestone has become a countertop industry leader and can be found in kitchens and bathrooms worldwide in over 80 countries.  Its’ reach extends beyond ...

Since 1968, Taylor Industries has offered a broad selection of superior quality cultured marble products in a variety of marble colors, soft tone colors, solid colors and Duocast™ (granite/solids) colors to bring your bathroom to life.  For Taylor, their business philosophy is basic and simple: produce the finest quality products available, combine...

Wondering what are the best kitchen appliances to meet your needs? Are you remodeling, or simply need to replace your washer and dryer?  Frigidaire® is dedicated to delivering the highest quality household appliance products and is serious about customer satisfaction, taking time to carefully consider each of the appliance reviews received and taki...

With a continuous proactive approach to producing innovative colors and textures, Caesarstone consistently provides a premium quartz surface with remarkable style and endurance. Nonporous, stain, scratch and heat resistant and backed by a residential lifetime warranty, Caesarstone is the ideal surface for kitchens, vanities and more. Caesarstone’s ...

Family-owned, Cambria offers a rich palette of colors to satisfy a broad ranges of tastes and needs in both kitchen countertops and bathroom vanity countertops to help you create the home of your dreams without compromising beauty or performance.  Cambria creates unique countertop surfaces, with the true elegance you demand of natural stone and the...

A wood kitchen countertop adds personality and style to any kitchen. The Bally Block Co. and The Michigan Maple Block Co. have been manufacturing wood butcher block kitchen countertops and more since 1881. Choose a great wood kitchen countertop in Red Oak, Maple, Ash, Black Walnut, Cherry, Teak or Lyptus, a renewable eco-friendly green product opti...

Franke Kitchen Faucets and Franke Kitchen Sinks work in any kitchen or bathroom.  From large to small spaces and traditional to contemporary sizes, there is a unique Franke designed faucet or sink to enhance not only the kitchen cabinets or bathroom cabinets they are set on, but your entire rooms décor and your lifestyle too. Franke Kitchen Faucets...

For sophistication without complication, consider Whirlpool Appliances for your kitchen and home. Whirlpool appliances advance technology to the point of simplicity, creating cleaner, more efficient homes.  Every detail on a Whirlpool appliance is attended to, every machine designed to help you manage your home precisely the way you want-faster, ea...

Kitchen and Bathroom Cabinet Basics - what you need to know Along with your appliance choices, selecting cabinets early on will help you make other decisions regarding your new kitchen or bathroom design.  Learn more about Reico's cabinet brands here, or visit our Reico Express page for in stock cabinets and other products you need quickly.   Maybe...

Your Guide to selecting Countertops for the Kitchen or Bathroom The countertop works hard. From food prep to casual dining to homework in the kitchen to the toiletry and make up covered bathroom vanity top, the countertop is the most highly used surface in the entire household, often times in the center of it all. So choosing the right material is ...

When it comes to determining kitchen remodeling costs, the general rule of thumb is that you should expect to spend between 5% to 10% of the current value of your home. But ultimately, how much you spend on your kitchen remodeling project (or bathroom remodeling project) is completely up to you. Ask yourself “why are you remodeling”… I’m selling th...

Measuring your kitchen or bathroom doesn’t have to be difficult. While we can gladly assist, all you really need is a tape measure, pencil and a piece of paper or the a floor plan grid. Like you can find in our Kitchen and Bathroom Planning Guides. There are even some apps today that will let you take a picture of the room and start to figuring out...

Finding the right design ideas or your own design style When planning your new kitchen or bathroom, finding the right design ideas or your own design style is a hard but important early step in the remodeling process.  Trends are helpful but should not be your only resource for getting ideas.  Whether you need small kitchen design ideas or a tradit...

We created a easy tutorial to help you measure your kitchen. “How to measure your Kitchen” will walk you step by step through the process of measuring your kitchen that will help you get started in the kitchen remodeling process. It’s only 83 seconds long too so how hard could it be? Yes we can come out and measure your kitchen at any time, but a c...

Our Measuring your Bathroom for a Remodeling Project video is a great resource to help you understand exactly what you need to do to measure your bathroom. Yes, we will eventually come out and measure when the time is right but this is a great way to help you get things started. We also suggest taking lots of pictures of your existing space, prefer...

Let's get this kitchen remodel started! Congratulations! You’ve done all the work and now your kitchen remodel is about to begin! Now it’s time to prepare for contsruction and consider the impact that the kitchen remodeling process will have on your home and lifestyle. The following are some things you can do to minimize the disruption you will exp...

Phase 1: Information Gathering, Design & Pricing Gathering information for your bathroom remodeling project While you are excited at this stage, it is essential for you to take your time and get it right. The choices you make here will start to create the foundation of your bathroom remodeling project, so it is critical that you take your time and ...

The Challenge Reico Kitchen & Bath Southern Pines, NC designer Nancy Knickerbocker started working on a kitchen project that seemed straightforward—just a cabinet, range, and hood vent replacement. However, the project took an unexpected turn when it was discovered that the existing peninsula wall cabinets lacked proper support. The necessary infra...

The kitchen remodeling question everyone wants to know... How much is this going to cost? When it comes to determining kitchen remodeling costs, the general rule of thumb is that you should expect to spend between 5% to 10% of the current value of your home. But ultimately, how much you spend on your kitchen remodeling project is completely up to y...

Phase 3: Installation & Completion The Construction & Installation portion of your kitchen remodeling project Fast forward roughly 3-12 weeks since you your orders were placed and finally it is time to get started. Kitchen projects are one of the most complex home construction projects as they typically involve multiple trades including carpentry, ...

Phase 2: Ordering, Scheduling & Permits We’ve ordered your kitchen cabinets. Now hurry up…and wait. Congratulations! You’ve made all your decisions, finalized the design and signed off on your order. All the excitement that has built up to this point now…has…to…wait. Product lead times for kitchen cabinets can range depending on the type of cabinet...

There are no right or wrong answers here, but how you respond will help determine an appropriate remodeling budget. The easiest question to start to consider is what the scope of your kitchen remodeling or bathroom remodeling project is. Will this be a straight “tear and replace” where you are changing little to nothing about the design? That may k...

Financing your kitchen remodel Through our parntership with EnerBank USA, Reico Kitchen & Bath offers retail clients two convenience, easy-to-use financing options to assist with the purchase of your new kitchen.  For loan amounts from $1,000 to $55,000, you can consider the following options: 6-month Same-As-Cash loan Traditional Installment loan ...

The 3 phases to a kitchen remodeling project Your head is filled with ideas from websites, TV shows, design magazines and more. So what is the next step to bring your kitchen remodeling ideas to life? The Reico Process There are typically 3 phases to your kitchen remodeling project: Information Gathering, Design & Pricing Ordering, Scheduling & Per...

Your bathroom remodel begins! Congratulations, it's time to prepare for construction! You’ve done all the work and now your bathroom remodel is about to begin! Now it’s time to consider the impact that the bathroom remodeling process will have on your home and your every day lifestyle while the project is going on. Here are some things you can do t...

Phase 3: Installation & Completion The Construction & Installation portion of your bathroom remodeling project Fast forward roughly 3-12 weeks since you your orders were placed and finally it is time to get started. Bathroom projects as well as kitchen projects are two of the most complex home construction projects as they typically involve multipl...

The bathroom remodeling question everyone wants to know. When it comes to determining bathroom remodeling costs, the general rule of thumb according to studies by the NKBA is that you should expect to spend between 5% to 10% of the current value of your home.  Ultimately though, how much you spend on your bathroom remodeling project is completely u...

The budgeting question everyone wants to know... How much is this going to cost? Regardless of how excited we are, many of our thoughts about remodeling come back to the same question every time.  How much? How much does a kitchen remodel cost? How much does a bathroom remodel cost?  Generally speaking, determining remodeling costs is often guided ...