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69 News at Sunrise Reveals New Kitchen Designed by Kitchen Magic
On October 6, 2023, WFMZ revealed their newest studio renovation – an upgrade to their Sunrise Kitchen. WFMZ’s Eve Russo and Jaciel Córdoba were joined by Kitchen Magic Designer, JT Norman, and Marketing Director, Joey Piazza for the unveiling of the new space.
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Kitchen Magic Awarded Lehigh Valley's 2023 Manufacturer of the Year
Kitchen Magic has been named the 2023 winner of the Lehigh Valley Manufacturer of the Year out of 750 local manufacturers. Seventeen Kitchen Magic employees were in attendance at the Lehigh Valley Manufacturing Forum to represent the company.
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Kitchen Magic Earns Best of Houzz 2023 Awards in the Design & Service Categories
Nazareth, PA, August 8, 2023 – Kitchen Magic has earned a “Best of Houzz 2022” award for Design & Customer Service” on Houzz®, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. The 42-year-old, family-owned & operated kitchen remodeling firm was chosen by the millions of homeowners that comprise the Houzz community. The winners are among the top-rated 2.7 million active home building, remodeling, and design industry professionals.
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New Trends Forecasted by Kitchen Magic, the Largest Cabinet Refacing Firm on the East Coast
Natural elements, abundant storage solutions, minimal cabinetry, and distinctive backsplashes will meld practicality with flair in kitchen design for the new year. Kitchen Magic has a rich offering of premium quality services, including cabinet refacing in PA, NJ, NY, and CT.
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Qualified Remodeler Magazine Ranks Kitchen Magic in Top Echelon of Remodelers in Nationwide List
Nazareth, Pa. – October 27, 2022 – Qualified Remodeler Magazine named Kitchen Magic to its 2022 Top 500 List of most qualified remodelers. Family-owned and operated since 1979, this is the 19th year Kitchen Magic, a Lehigh Valley-based kitchen remodeling firm has achieved premier status by the influential industry publication.
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Kitchen Magic Continues Annual Partnership with Making Strides Against Breast Cancer in Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Nazareth, Pa. – October 10, 2022 – Kitchen Magic, a family-owned and operated kitchen remodeling company, announced a month-long sponsorship campaign of the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer organization. The campaign will be taking place throughout Breast Cancer Awareness Month in honor of those affected by the deadly disease. For every kitchen remodeled by Kitchen Magic during the month of October, a donation will be made on the customer's behalf to Making Strides. Kitchen Magic pledges to donate up to of $1,000 during the campaign.
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Kitchen Magic Proud Sponsor of Lehigh Valley Habitat for Humanity to Help Families in Need
Nazareth, Pa. – August 25, 2021 – Kitchen Magic, family-owned and operated kitchen remodeling experts, is a supporter of the local Habitat for Humanity Restore, donating home remodeling products to their local Lehigh Valley Habitat for Humanity Restore. The organization is dedicated to assisting the community experiencing hardship with product donations to help empower local families to build homes and ensure stronger futures.  All donations of items are resold at our ReStore and all the proceeds stay in the Lehigh Valley to continue building homes for local families.
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Kitchen Magic Recognized by the National Association of Remodeling Industry, Awarded Best Kitchen for the 8th time
Nazareth, PA, July 26, 2022— Kitchen Magic was the recipient of a 2022 Contractor of the Year (CotY) award for Best Kitchen Remodel Under $50,000. The National Association of Remodeling (NARI) recognizes members who have demonstrated their outstanding ability to deliver exceptional renovation results through a multitude of criteria. Each project is reviewed and judged based on customer objective, the scope of the project, sustainability, unusual constraints, and creative solutions. These stringent measures ensure only high-quality projects are awarded.
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Kitchen Magic Specialty Cabinet Refacing Highlighted on HGTV Home Inspector Joe Show
Nazareth, PA, July 12, 2022 — Kitchen Magic, a leading kitchen remodeling firm serving customers across six states, recently participated in a home renovation project for the HGTV Home Inspector Joe show. The results awed homeowners and show hosts alike.
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Kitchen Magic Streamlines Manufacturing Facility to Meet Growing Demand for Kitchen Remodeling and Cabinetry
Nazareth, PA, June 21, 2022 — Kitchen Magic is pleased to announce the increase of its manufacturing operations in the Lehigh Valley. The acquisition of an additional Computer Numerical Control (CNC) computer-aided machine enables the firm to increase productivity.
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Kitchen Magic Defines the Hybrid Kitchen

Nazareth, PA, May 16, 2022 – Kitchen Magic outlines the combinations, homeowners are discovering along with the multitude of reasons why a customized hybrid kitchen may be the perfect solution for their next home remodeling project. 

Today hybrids are everywhere, from hybrid automobiles, trucks, and bicycles, to plants, puppies, people, and sports. Indeed, hybrids combine the best of two or three elements.

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Kitchen Magic Launches New Cabinet Door Styles and Colors
Nazareth, PA, March 10, 2022 — Kitchen Magic, a leading kitchen remodeling firm serving customers across eight states, marks the start of 2022 with stylish new offerings, including six new cabinet colors and two new contemporary door styles.
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Kitchen Magic Discovers Trends, Products and Executes a Successful Social Media Campaign at KBIS 2022
Nazareth, PA, March 7, 2022 – Kitchen Magic, a family-owned and operated kitchen remodeling company experienced a successful attendance at the 2022 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida, from February 8 through February 10.
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Kitchen Magic Earns Best of Houzz 2022 Awards in the Design & Service Categories
Nazareth, PA, February 25, 2022 – Kitchen Magic has earned a “Best of Houzz 2022” award for Design & Customer Service” on Houzz®, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. The 42-year-old, family-owned & operated kitchen remodeling firm was chosen by the millions of homeowners that comprise the Houzz community. The winners are among the top-rated 2.7 million active home building, remodeling, and design industry professionals.
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Kitchen Magic to Attend KBIS, the Largest Kitchen and Bath Industry Show in North America

Nazareth, PA, February 4, 2022 – Kitchen Magic, a family-owned and operated kitchen remodeling company, announced that several key staff members plan to attend the 2022 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida, February 8 through February 10.

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Kitchen Magic, a Family-Owned Lehigh Valley Remodeling Firm, Helps Reforest Nearly 5,000 Trees
Nazareth, PA, January 25, 2022 – Kitchen Magic, a family-owned and operated kitchen remodeling company, has helped to reforest nearly 5,000 trees. The company launched the program last June to celebrate International Earth Day.
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Kitchen Magic 2021 Year in Review
Nazareth, PA, January 7, 2022  – Kitchen Magic, a leading Northeast kitchen design firm, reports a noteworthy year that spans new technical advances, industry awards, a signature product launch, and new partnerships.
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Kitchen Magic Wins Best of Houzz 2022 in Service and Design Categories

Houzz®, a leading resource for both homeowners and design professionals, awarded Kitchen Magic Best of Houzz 2022 in Service for a tenth consecutive year, as well as Best of Houzz 2022 in Design.

More than 2.5 million active home building, remodeling and design industry professionals comprise the Houzz community. These Best in Houzz honors are based on several factors, including each professional's overall Houzz rating, customer reviews and engagement, and additional criteria specific to each category.

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Kitchen Magic Featured on Houzz.com

Houzz, a top resource for both homeowners and remodeling professionals alike, recently featured a Kitchen Magic remodel in What to Know About Luxury Vinyl Flooring. The article provides an overview of vinyl tile and plank flooring options for nearly any home remodeling project. Being selected by a Houzz is an honor for Kitchen Magic as we pride ourselves on using only the highest quality materials and products. 

Read the article at Houzz.com.

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Kitchen Magic Adopts Zero-Waste-to-Landfill Initiative
The remodeler has diverted more than 2,000 pounds of corrugated cardboard from landfills in less than 30 days.
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Kitchen Magic Wins Best of House & Home
Kitchen Magic has been awarded Best of House & Home 2021 Reader's Choice Awards in both the Custom Cabinetry and Cabinet Refacing categories. We are grateful and humbled by this recognition, especially because winners are selected by House & Home Magazine readers. Earning these accolades speaks directly to Kitchen Magic's superior craftsmanship and exclusive cabinet refacing process.
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Kitchen Magic Featured in Lehigh Valley Business Newspaper
Kitchen Magic is proud to announce they were LVB’s November front-cover feature. Lehigh Valley Business (LVB) sat down with Brett Bacho, President and Renate Sprung, VP of Marketing for their take on how the pandemic has impacted their kitchen remodeling business. They share the pivots and changes they had to make to ensure success in the light of a renewed kitchen renovation industry.
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Kitchen Magic Supports Making Strides for Breast Cancer

Kitchen Magic has partnered with the Making Strides for Breast Cancer Foundation (MSFBCF) to help raise awareness and support fundraising for this worthy organization. Together we pledge to help the Making Strides for Breast Cancer Foundation find a cure. For every kitchen remodeled by Kitchen Magic in October 2021, a donation will be made on our customer’s behalf. The Making Strides movement raises lifesaving funds that support breast cancer patients, survivors and caregivers through every step of their journey.

View Kitchen Magic's goal to support Making Strides here.

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Kitchen Magic Featured in Lehigh Valley 2021 "What's So Cool About Manufacturing?" Contest

Watch Northeast Middle School's winning video from the 'What's So Cool About Manufacturing?' Lehigh Valley 2021 Contest, produced by the Manufactuers Resource Center (MRC) in Allentown, PA.

The team of Northeast Middle School students were able to collaborate with, learn about and virtually experience the workshop at Kitchen Magic during unprecedented times. They masterfully put together this video that won the Outstanding Overall Program award in the contest. Now they are planning on moving onto regionals soon!

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Kitchen Magic Donates to Habitat for Humanity ReStore of the Lehigh Valley
Kitchen Magic continues to be a proud sponsor of the Habitat for Humanity ReStore of the Lehigh Valley to ensure this worthy organization has the support they need. Kitchen Magic recently donated remodeling supplies to ReStore to assist those who are less privileged within the community. During these unprecedented times, helping less-fortunate, hardworking, low-income families may be one key to us all getting back to a new 'normal.'
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Kitchen Magic Featured in Realtor Magazine

The past year has truly put an emphasis on your kitchen’s purpose, function and design features. Realtor Magazine’s Barbara Ballinger recently sought out insight from Kitchen Magic on how kitchen remodeling has evolved to accommodate the kitchen’s multi-purpose function and new health requirements.

With the additional demands of a home office, more meals, storage solutions, design and health trends, the kitchen has become much more than a meal-prep zone.

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Kitchen Magic Awarded Houzz 2021 Best of Service and Design

Houzz®, the leading platform for home renovation and design professionals, awarded Kitchen Magic the distinguished 2021 Best of Service award for a ninth consecutive year, as well as the 2021 Best of Design award.

The Houzz community is comprised of 2.5 million active home building, remodeling and design industry professionals. The Service and Design honors are based on several factors, including each professional's overall rating on Houzz and client reviews submitted throughout the year.

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Kitchen Magic 2021 Trends Forecast Featured on KBB Blog
KBB Online, the official marketing partner for the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), recently featured Kitchen Magic's 2021 Kitchen Design Trends. Providing homeowners and design professionals in the kitchen & bath industry with up-to-date news and trends KBB Online is full of tip for every remodeling project. 
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Kitchen Magic Remodel Featured on Kitchen & Bath Business by KBIS
Kitchen Magic recently received national recognition in Kitchen & Bath Business Magazine's April issue — the official publication for the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA).
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Kitchen Magic Sponsors Big Brothers, Big Sisters Event
As a BIG Stories 2020 event sponsor, Kitchen Magic donated a portion of November 2020 sales to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lehigh Valley's (BBBSLV) LEAD BIG mentorship initiative.  In an effort to help bridge the technology gap and keep all kids connected, the company also donated 10 tablet devices for mentees (Littles) who participate in BBBSLV mentoring programs.   The generosity of select Lehigh Valley companies and individuals was celebrated during BIG Stories 2020 on Thursday, November 19 virtual celebration dedicated to expressing gratitude for the many dedicated volunteers, donors, and partners who encourage and support furthering the potential of Lehigh Valley youth.
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Kitchen Magic Supports 2020 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Event
Making Strides is about more than literally putting one foot in front of the other for Kitchen Magic. We believe that by supporting the American Cancer Society, every step gets us all closer to a cure. This is why Kitchen Magic supported the Making Strides of Lehigh Valley event on October 17, 2020 at Steel Stacks in Bethlehem. Although this year's event was smaller, the passion of the staff, vendors and attendees were as festive as ever!
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Kitchen Magic Design Staff and Management Awarded Leading Industry Accreditations
"Attaining certifications with organizations as important as the Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) and the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) further instills our commitment to excellence," said Brett Bacho, president of Kitchen Magic. 
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Kitchen Magic's Vice President of Operations Earns NKBA Remodeling Specialist Badge

Congratulations to Kitchen Magic’s Assistant Vice President of Operations, James Mayers for earning the merit of Remodeling Specialist by the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA). He is highly valued for his thoughtful analysis, strategic leadership, and ingenuity.

James is always looking for ways to bring value and quality to Kitchen Magic customers by spearheading product launches and instituting new shop processes that help the company to evolve and innovate. His dedication to continuous improvement over the past three decades at Kitchen Magic has earned him the respect of customers, vendors and co-workers.

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Easing Concerns: Kitchen Magic Statement on the Company’s Ongoing Response to COVID-19
We recognize the trust you place in us when inviting a member of our team into your home or speaking with a Kitchen Magic associate in a public space.  We are focused on taking steps to keep our team and customers safe amidst the COVID-19 concerns.
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Kitchen Magic Wins 2020 Best of Houzz Service Award
Houzz®, the leading platform for home renovation and design, awarded Kitchen Magic the distinguished 2020 Best of Service award for an eighth consecutive year. This award is particularly meaningful as it reflects the sentiment of the millions of homeowners in the Houzz community who are hiring home professionals for their projects across the U.S. and around the world. Service honors are based on several factors, including each professional's overall rating on Houzz and client reviews submitted throughout the year.
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Kitchen Magic Recognized by The Morning Call as a 2020 Top Workplace, Marking Eighth Consecutive Year on the List
Kitchen Magic is honored to have been awarded The Morning Call's Lehigh Valley Top Workplaces 2020 award for an eighth consecutive year. We were also ranked number two this year in a competitive pool of the area's best midsize workplaces. These accolades are especially meaningful to us because we are a business committed to transforming lives, both for our customers and our employees.
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Kitchen Magic Recognized for Two NARI Contractor of the Year Awards
Kitchen Magic was the proud recipient of two 2020 Contractor of the Year (CotY) awards that were presented at the National Association of Remodeling (NARI) award ceremony on January 24th in Pine Brook, NJ. The accolades were in the "Residential Kitchen Under $30,000" and "Residential Kitchen $30,000 - $60,000" categories. NARI recognizes members who have demonstrated their outstanding ability to deliver exceptional results through a multitude of criteria. Each project is reviewed and judged based on customer objective, scope of project, sustainability, unusual constraints, and creative solutions.
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Kitchen Magic's Very Own Are Named Women to Watch

We are proud to share that Renate Sprung, Cindy Purcell and Lotte Bacho, the daughters of Kitchen Magic founders Jost and Reine Fleck, were recently named "Women to Watch" in Monmouth Health & Life. The three sisters now own and continue to run the company along with company president, Brett Bacho.

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Expert Advice on Adding Color and Style to Your Kitchen Design
We were thrilled to be featured in a recent Morning Call article about incorporating color into your kitchen designs. Cabinetry plays a big role, even if you choose white cabinets and doors. More and more homeowners are getting creative with the colors and styles they choose, however.
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Kitchen Magic Sponsors Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
Making Strides is about more than putting one foot in front of the other for Kitchen Magic. We believe that by supporting the American Cancer Society, every step gets us all closer to a cure. This is why Kitchen Magic sponsored the Making Strides of Lehigh Valley walk on October 26 at Steel Stacks in Bethlehem. While October is breast cancer awareness month, for some it's every month. Let’s unite to empower others, make a difference and save lives. Support the mission for a cancer-free world!
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Kitchen Magic Featured in LVB.com Article on Family-Owned Businesses
As a multigenerational family-owned business, we were happy to have been included in a recent Lehigh Valley Business article on these types of companies.
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Qualified Remodeler Names Kitchen Magic 2019 Top Kitchen Performer
Qualified Remodeler has named Kitchen Magic the 2019 Top Kitchen Performer, marking the seventh time we have been bestowed this honor. This year makes the magazine's 41st annual nationwide awards ranking. We are honored to be recognized again by the premier publication serving remodelers and home improvement companies in the United States.
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Kitchen Magic Country Corn Maze at Seiple Farms
Seiple Farms in Bath, Pennsylvania, opened for fall festivities on Saturday, September 28, 2019. Celebrating its 12th year at the farm, this year's Country Corn Maze features a massive 26-acre Kitchen Magic design. Get lost with your family and friends while searching for 16 different checkpoints as part of the maze scavenger hunt. This fun-for-the-whole-family event runs through Oct. 27, 2019.
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Refacing by Kitchen Magic Featured in House Beautiful
When Designer, Keia McSwain was asked to help a moving military family remodel their kitchen, she wanted to ensure the heart of the home reflected their personal tastes. McSwain refaced the family's cabinets with Kitchen Magic's Statesman-style doors in a vibrant Colonial Blue finish. Designer McSwain explains "When you choose to not completely tear out the existing kitchen cabinet structures, go with refacing instead to save you up to 30-40 percent on your overall project."
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Kitchen Magic Awarded 2019 Best of Houzz for Customer Service
Houzz, the leading platform for home renovation and design, awarded Kitchen Magic. the prestigious 2019 Best of Customer Service award for the seventh consecutive year. Houzz is a unique community of over 40 million monthly users that awards the Best of Houzz badges annually. Customer Service honors are based on several factors, including a pro's overall rating on Houzz and client reviews submitted throughout the year.
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The Morning Call Recognizes Kitchen Magic as 2019 Top Workplace
Kitchen Magic is honored to have been named a 2019 Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley by The Morning Call for its seventh year in a row. We pride ourselves on transforming lives, both for our customers and our employees. According to Kitchen Magic founders, Reine and Jost Fleck, “Gnomes [are part of] the company’s logo because the mythical creatures are known as hardworking craftsmen." This is a trait that has always been reflected by our outstanding team.
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Kitchen Magic Supports Habitat for Humanity Restore of the Lehigh Valley
Kitchen Magic continues to be a proud sponsor of Habitat for Humanity and the wonderful services they provide. In addition to our ongoing alliance with the Warren County, N.J. chapter, Kitchen Magic recently supported the Habitat for Humanity Restore of the Lehigh Valley. In October, we donated various kitchen remodeling supplies that will be used to help further Habitat’s mission of “a world where everyone has a decent place to live.”
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Kitchen Magic Celebrates 40th Anniversary
This year, Kitchen Magic reached an important milestone. From humble beginnings in 1979, Jost and Reine Fleck started the company in an Allentown, Pennsylvania, basement. Forty years later, the company is now recognized as the largest specialty cabinet refacing company in the Northeast. Hear all about our incredible journey and what values fuel our sustained success.
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We've Been Named #1 Nationwide in Kitchen Remodeling for 2018 by Qualified Remodeler
Kitchen Magic has been named to the Qualified Remodeler Top 500 list for the past 14 years, and we have earned the designation of #1 in the Kitchen Category for the sixth time. 

Qualified Remodeler is one of the most reputable and highly read publications in the home improvement industry. All of the companies on the Top 500 List share a commitment to strong customer service, quality materials, and a sense of  professionalism.
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The Company We Keep

Kitchen Magic is a long-standing member of many of the consumer and industry associations homeowners trust and turn to for guidance the most.
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Better Business Bureau

Kitchen Magic is a licensed, insured Accredited Business with the Better Business Bureau, supporting the Bureau’s services to the public and achieving its membership standards. Kitchen Magic has enjoyed a stellar rating with the BBB year after year.
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NKBA

Through its training and certification programs, the association takes great pride that its members are the finest professionals in the Kitchen & Bath Industry.
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EPA Certified

Kitchen Magic is in compliance with the new EPA Lead-Safe practices law. A Certified Firm with the EPA. The Lead-Safe Certified Firm Logo identifies a firm as certified under the Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule.
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National Association of the Remodeling & Industry

Homeowners can be assured that when choosing a member of the NARI, they are choosing a professional with years of experience, dedication to ongoing training, and a commitment to ethical conduct.
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Build Houses & Hope

Kitchen Magic proudly supports Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Valley. We believe that everyone, everywhere, should have a healthy, affordable place to call home. Our commitment to this organization helps families break the cycle of poverty and build long-term financial security. Habitat is transforming the lives of more than 5 million people around the world!