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Handles and Knobs

That's half an hour of my life at Lowe's that I will never get back. But at least we're happy with our choice!



We also picked out knobs, but decided to do all handles. It will be easier on the eyes, and my clothes won't snag on them.

We learned this lesson the hard way at the old house: buy handles with rounded edges. Last time, we picked gorgeous rectangular, sharp handles. They tend to draw blood as I'm puttering around the kitchen - not quite the look I was going for.

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