Kitchens

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. We'll show you a step-by-step method for applying the plaster...Read more»

Don't let sticky drawers frustrate you. Replace worn-out slides with modern ball-bearing drawer slides to make your kitchen or bathroom drawers glide in and out.

Organize drawers with simple dividers. Use off-the-shelf trim to custom make a system to fit any drawer in an hour.

At least a quarter of all appliance repair calls are resolved with no-brainer solutions like pushing a button or flipping a circuit breaker. Learn what to look for and how to avoid these expensive lessons.

Make your small kitchen more efficient with better storage, roll-around work surfaces, better lighting and other space-saving ideas.

This article shows the best way to vent a hood and exhaust fan that's above the stove when you have an interior wall with cabinets above. We'll cover how to run an insulated duct sleeve through the attic and out the roof to get the best...Read more»

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 job in your kitchen, from prepping the surface to setting the tile to caring for it after...Read more»

Install your own granite countertops. All you have to do is measure your space, order the granite, then install—with the help of a few muscular friends. A wide selection of granite and other stone is available for DIYers

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 bedroom using basic framing techniques and standard materials.

Learn the foolproof “pattern” method for installing a vinyl floor in your bathroom, with expert tips for avoiding common installation pitfalls.