Kitchen
Get DIY projects to update your kitchen with cabinets, countertops, backsplashes, and maximize your storage capacity with tips for finding unused space.
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Organizing Kitchens and Clearing the Clutter
Make more space in the kitchen without remodeling or adding more cabinets. Learn how with these easy, attractive solutions to common kitchen organization problems. We’ll give you step-by-step instructions and pictures to clean out the clutter in your kitchen and get organized.
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How to Repair a Kitchen Faucet
You can fix almost any drippy single-lever kitchen faucet in about an hour. We'll show you how. The repair is a lot easier than you might think, even for a plumbing novice. So stop putting up with the annoying drip and let's fix that thing.
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How to Select Laminate Countertops
This article details the strengths and limitations of laminate countertops, with advice on selecting among hundreds of colors and patterns. The article also includes photos and overviews of different edge styles and backsplash treatments.
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How to Plumb an Island Sink
Plumbing an island sink is tricky. We show two methods of properly venting the drain—an island (loop) vent and an air admittance valve—so that waste water flows smoothly without clogging.
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How to Repair a Dishwasher
Simple maintenance will wipe out 90 percent of dishwasher problems. This article provides solutions for three common problems: the dishes don't come out clean, the dishwasher leaks water, and the dishwasher won't start. We'll show you how to make the fixes yourself and save the money you would have ...
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Frameless Kitchen Cabinets
Here’s a home improvement job that’ll give you instant home equity along with great visual impact. Installing your own kitchen cabinets isn’t as difficult as you might think, but it does require some basic carpentry skills. We’ll show you wall and floor prep tips to make the job go faster and ...
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How to Fix a Leaking Sink Sprayer
Sink sprayers can develop leaks just like any other water line, but they're trickier to spot. The solution usually involves replacing either the spray head or the spray head and hose together.
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Installing Kitchen Cabinets
Install kitchen cabinets—base, wall and peninsula—using professional techniques. Hanging cabinets is easy and you'll save on your next kitchen remodel.
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Dishwasher Repair Tips: Dishwasher Not Cleaning Dishes
When your dishwasher doesn't clean well, fix it yourself following these simple steps and avoid the expensive professional service call. A simple cleaning often solves the problem.
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