Kitchens

Ceramic or natural tile can be applied over an old laminate countertop, but prep work can be difficult, especially with rolled edges. Sometimes it's simpler to start fresh.

Tune up your kitchen cabinets and make them look and work like new. Learn quick fixes for banging, misaligned doors, sticky drawers, broken drawer boxes, and other common but annoying kitchen problems.

How to compare and choose the best countertop material—granite, plastic laminate, solid surface, wood, stainless steel, tile or other types. We walk you through the pros and cons of each and...Read more»

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

Plumbing an island sink can be a challenge. That's because there is no adjacent wall to run a vent for the drain. This article will show you two different solutions to solve this vexing plumbing problem.

These 5 projects will create more space in your cabinets. You can unlock hidden storage space in your kitchen by opening up the hard-to-get-at corners, nooks and crannies of your cabinets. Squeeze more space from...Read more»

Follow us as we walk you through this beautiful kitchen makeover. This article features great storage ideas, fantastic design concepts, cool appliances, and even a multi-media communications center.

Four weekend kitchen upgrades—a new sink and faucet, a stainless steel backsplash, classy track lighting and open shelves. Each one will make your kitchen feel brighter and fresher, especially if you have a small kitchen. And you save...Read more»

A rusty dishwasher rack can leave rust streaks on dishes. Instead of buying an overpriced replacement rack, recoat and cover the rusty spots yourself in less than an hour.

Learn how to sharpen knives and scissors with carbide, stone, ceramic or steel. Understand the advantages and limitations of each sharpening system, along with how to use each method correctly.