Built-in style appliances have been around for decades. Ovens, stoves, and more have been integrated into the cabinetry of a modern kitchen since, well, since they became modern. But contemporary designs take the idea one big step further. Induction Stoves The latest in stove tops until recently was the ceramic glass top. These highly stylish [...]

Those not fortunate to have a home with a kitchen island already hardly know what they’re missing. Attractive, ultra-convenient, and even soothing these small work areas – often housing a stove as well – are the perfect addition to any kitchen. It might seem like a small thing where the stove goes. But having it [...]

You might want to install a new sink. Don’t call the carpenter. Do it yourself! Your kitchen might get a whole new look from a lighting redesign. No need to spend a lot of money on a professional lighting designer. With a little bit of creativity and some minor homework, you can get just the [...]

One of the hardest things about do-it-yourself kitchen projects isn’t the skills required. There are some, but they can be learned by just about anybody. Nor is it the need to acquire some good tools. Those have become affordable by anyone who thinks they’ll use them at least a few times. Getting started is mostly [...]

Though it may take a day or more, installing a kitchen sink is well within the ability of even the amateur do-it-yourselfer. Some care, a bit of patience, and a few guidelines are the only basic prerequisites. Clear out everything under the sink to provide working room and space for some towels and a bucket. [...]

Installing kitchen cabinets is well within the ability of the average do-it-yourselfer. It just takes a willingness to be exact, and following a few simple tips. Before you even lift a cabinet, you’ll need something to keep the cabinet in place while you work on it. Even with two assistants some arms could get tired [...]

Professional repairs are expensive. Anyone who has paid a plumber knows that. Fortunately, there’s at least one appliance in the kitchen that is a snap to replace on all your own: the dishwasher. First, shut off the electricity to the dishwasher. Just flip off the breaker that protects the circuit. To test, turn on the [...]

Just as with kitchen flooring, there are many materials and hundreds of styles to choose from. Many of the same criteria apply: durability, stain resistance, ease of cleaning, and so forth. In this case, the ‘floor’ is for your hands and dishes, but the selections are similar. Luckily, there are even more options for countertops [...]

The kitchen floor sees more abuse than any other in the house. Even the kids’ basement play area doesn’t get such torture. Where else does a floor get hot grease spilled on it? What other room gets juice stains on top of that? Fortunately, there are a dozen different flooring options for dealing with those [...]

The ideal kitchen lighting design will cover all the tasks you need to perform in this important area of the home. That entails focusing the design effort (excuse the pun) on each individual area, keeping the whole in mind. In other words, mix and match your lighting. For overall illumination, a recessed panel is a [...]