Home Improvement Tips & Ideas
Select the best bathroom furniture for your space with tips to choose beautiful, functional bathroom cabinets & vanities
Find out how cabinet refacing provides a quick and affordable way to completely transform the look of a kitchen without replacing a single cabinet. But it may not make sense for everyone.
Kitchen Cabinet Refacing: Make Sense for Your Kitchen?Read More
Tired of staring into the abyss of your food pantry trying to find something you KNOW is there — among the overflowing boxes, snack bags and soup cans? A disorganized kitchen pantry can make it difficult to find what you are looking for, add time for prepping everything from the kid’s lunch to family dinners, …
I have extremely greasy smoke-stained cabinets (previous owners were smokers).  I have tried every cabinet cleaner on them without any progress. I want to try TSP on it but I am worried it will take off the finish. Do you have any suggestions for heavy duty cleaner that won’t harm the cabinets?
Kitchen islands look great in every decor, but if you buy one that’s pre-made, it’s going to cost you. How can you cut the costs without making one from scratch? Easy – turn an old dresser into your new kitchen island furniture! Here’s how it’s done, presented by Hertz: Go to a Local Thrift Store …
Upcycle an Old Dresser Into a Kitchen Island for Budget BeautyRead More
Your kitchen cabinets work hard. They’re constantly opened and closed, pots and pans nick and ding them, canned goods scrape away the finish, and handles and hinges wear out. Replacing them is an expensive, time-consuming and difficult task. The good news is, you can make a major improvement in their appearance and function with very …
The kitchen really is the heart of the home and beating away at the center of it all is the kitchen island. Whether it is for working, eating, or entertaining, a well-designed island can be the hub of activity in your home. Despite it being a more efficient use of space in comparison to a …
Kitchen remodeling can be a tremendous task to conquer, not to mention one that can get quite pricey. If your cabinets are in decent shape, then they are definitely worth salvaging. Something as simple as refinishing them to a new color or updating the hardware, can have a dramatic effect. These ideas can help you …
Learn how to make the most of your kitchen cabinets and cabinet doors for savings and a fresh new look. Kitchen remodeling tips to help you decide if cabinets can be repaired, replaced or refaced.
Kitchen Cabinets: Refacing, Replacing or Refinishing?Read More
Learn how to give kitchen cabinets a facelift with a fresh coat of paint for a fraction of the cost of new kitchen cabinets. Painting kitchen cabinets is a fairly easy project that can add life to cabinets that need a pickup in the appearance.
I have a problem with gaps between the exterior walls of my kitchen and bathroom, and countertops. The wall seems to be expanding and contracting leaving a gap between the wall and countertop. Is there any way to correct this countertop gap? The counters seems to be anchored properly what can I do to fix …
Countertop Gap: How to Repair without Removing Top or TileRead More
I had my cabinets refaced about 8 years ago and now the glue has come loose. I’ve talked with new cabinet refacing companies who claim refacing has been improved and this won’t happen again. (The contractor through Home Depot only guarantees them for 5 years.) Would you recommend refacing or is there a better option?
Replacing kitchen cabinets can be messy and expensive. Refinish cabinets with a fresh coat of paint and hardware is a budget friendly alternative perfect for intermediate DIYers. Here’s what you’ll need for this satisfying project: TOOLS Phillips Screwdriver Drill/Driver Rosin Paper Painter’s Tape Paint Brushes/Rollers Putty Knife Finish Sander Sanding Block Vacuum MATERIALS Degreasing Solution …
A new vanity can change the entire look and feel of a bathroom. It can also add much-needed storage. With a little planning, installing one is something you can do on your own in about six to eight hours. Here’s what you’ll need to take on this intermediate-level project: TOOLS Tape Measure Tongue & Groove …
Bath vanities can be an architecturally interesting and the stylish centerpiece to your bathroom.
I want to convert my electric range to a gas range, but when the men came to connect the gas, they told me they could not because the local code requires 18″ clearance from the top of the countertops to the bottom of the upper cabinets. Our clearance measured 17 1/4″. My options appear to …
Kitchen carts are an easy and affordable way to solve your kitchen space problems without undergoing an expensive renovation.  Get tips to select the best option for your space-saving kitchen solution.
Mobile Kitchen Carts Deliver Functional Storage SolutionsRead More
Adding knobs, pulls and handles to your drawers and cabinets can improve the look without costing very much. Use knobs, pulls and and handles of all different shapes and sizes.
Looking for new kitchen backsplash ideas? Look no further. These five trends put a fresh spin on the traditional backsplash.
When selecting new kitchen cabinets, your choice will be guided by your budget and the desired level of customization. But even within tight cost constraints, there are inexpensive ways to tweak the look of your cabinets to reflect your own personal style.
When you’re redoing a sink-and-counter workspace with a tile backsplash, consider this quick, custom makeover.
I'd like to update and refresh my kitchen.  My cabinets are in good shape, but the doors don't match on three of them.  They're standard sizes.  Where can I buy just replacement doors for those three cabinets? I've looked online and at the major stores, but no luck.Â
Are all wood cabinets worth the extra cost compared to wood fronts and MDF for the box?
The right range hood doesn’t just make cooking more pleasant, it also improves the air quality of your entire home. Find out what to look for when selecting a new range hood for your kitchen.
For a Healthy Holiday Home, Upgrade Your Kitchen Range HoodRead More
Home remodeling activity is picking up, and 2012 may be the biggest year for projects since 2006. Homeowners are investing in simple, affordable improvements that will make their homes more livable for longer.
