Kitchen Design Ideas

A tile backsplash combined with a new range hood can quickly and dramatically transform a dull kitchen. Learn how to install both in a weekend,…

This article details the strengths and limitations of laminate countertops, with advice on selecting among hundreds of colors and patterns. The…

Ceramic or natural tile can be applied over an old laminate countertop, but prep work can be difficult, especially with rolled edges. Sometimes…

Vertical rollout drawers are a great way to convert a half-empty base cabinet into a high-capacity food storage cabinet that can be custom-sized…

Squeeze more usable space out of your kitchen base cabinets by installing rollout drawers. How-to photos and plans show how to make standard and…

Create an attractive display shelf for the empty space above your kitchen cabinets. This project requires only basic carpentry skills, and you…

Gain extra storage space in the kitchen by installing toe-kick drawers under your base cabinets. Just assemble the drawer units in your shop,…

Need a quick, distinctive display shelf? Make this twig furniture style shelf from all-natural materials. Just cut the supports from branches,…

Build these handy undersink roll-out trays in a weekend. You can tackle this project with simple carpentry tools and some careful measuring.You…

Use granite tile to create the look of a stone slab or solid surface countertop for your kitchen or bathroom – for a fraction of the…

Four weekend kitchen upgrades—a new sink and faucet, a stainless steel backsplash, classy track lighting and open shelves. Each one will…

Remodel your kitchen at a bargain cost with these cabinet upgrades, including new doors and drawer fronts, open shelving, improved storage and…

Give your countertops and backslash the timeless beauty of stone for a modest price. We'll show you everything you need to complete a DIY tile…

Get the look of granite countertops in your kitchen without the expense, weight and difficulty of solid slabs with DIY-friendly polished granite…

Open up cramped rooms by replacing a wall with a load-bearing beam. Create an open kitchen/dining area, a larger living room or a huge master…

Enjoy the comfort and ambiance of a crackling fire on a cold winter's night. Here we'll show you how to install a gas fireplace. Don't worry…

We'll show you everything you need to install a cork floor. Cork flooring is a natural, renewable product that’s easy to install yourself with…

Prepare your home for communication wiring. We'll show you how to install CAT-5e and RG6 coaxial cables to update the telephone, TV, Internet,…

Venetian plaster wall texture and urethane moldings are two great ways to create a new look for an ordinary-looking room in just a weekend.…

If you want to spruce up a dull room, or if you simply love the Craftsman style, roll up your sleeves. This article is for you. Simplicity is…