Category: kitchen renovations

Inexpensive Ways to Revamp Your Kitchen With a Little Sweat Equity

By Kaitlyn Keegan From Hartford Courant One of the biggest ways to gain equity in your home is a kitchen remodel. Gutting the entire kitchen and getting brand new cabinets and countertops, though, is expensive. For more homeowners, that’s a remodel you save up for years for. You may not want to deal with the…


Get Rid of That Kitchen Island With These Clever Alternatives

By Hunter Boyce From The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Kitchen islands have taken over the interior design scene for years now — perhaps too long. Some homeowners are starting their own trends by taking out their massive kitchen centerpieces and replacing them with new ideas. Here are some of the best ways you can design a kitchen…


Ceramic Tile Kitchen Floor

Dear James: My linoleum kitchen floor is worn, and I want to replace it with ceramic tile. The floor now feels somewhat springy. Will that be a problem for the ceramic tile?—Brad S. Dear Brad: A kitchen is the perfect room for a ceramic tile floor. Spills are easy to clean up and it resists…


Inexpensive Kitchen Updates

The dog days of summer are long gone, the leaves have fallen from the trees, and the last of the fragile outdoor potted plants have been brought inside. The kitchen is once again the social center of the family universe, and you’re noticing that it has become a bit drab. No worries! There are plenty…


Elegant Counters: How to Keep Quartz, Granite, and Marble Looking Their Best

The heart of the home is the kitchen, and the heart of the kitchen is the countertops. It’s where you cook meals and make drinks, the kids do their homework, and your friends and family hang out. If you are lucky enough to be planning a new kitchen in preparation for the upcoming family Thanksgiving…


How Much Should You Spend on a Kitchen Faucet?

By Hunter Boyce From Atlanta Journal-Constitution A nice faucet doesn’t have to break the bank. Few things bring new character to a kitchen quite like a new faucet. An expensive faucet, however, can put quite a dent in your budget. It begs the question: How much should you spend on a kitchen faucet? According to…


9 Must-Have Tips for Remodeling Your Kitchen

Remodeling a kitchen requires a lot of effort (and cash). Avoid making costly mistakes with these expert tips for every aspect of your design — from islands to floor plans and everything in between. 1. Plan the space. Even in big kitchens, you’ll want to create a compact step-saving work core. You don’t want to…


Woman Renovates 117-Year-Old Baltimore Rowhome Kitchen—and the Transformation Is Stunning

When it came time to renovate her 117-year-old kitchen, Anna Luttrell didn’t flinch at the idea of doing all the work herself. Now, her Baltimore home has been completely overhauled, with a DIY redo that would slacken the jaw of most Pinterest moms. And the best part? The remodel was done on a $13,000 budget….