When most homeowners choose to update their kitchen, it's usually a top-to-bottom replacement job. First, the existing kitchen is ripped out to the bare studs. Then the new kitchen is built literally from the ground up. While there are a lot of elements that make up a kitchen renovation project, ...

If you are expected a tax return this year or have other money to invest, consider putting it into an investment that pays dividends every day for years to come: A kitchen renovation by Mr. Kitchen. Upgrading your kitchen can significantly increase the resale value of your home. But even if you a...

If you visited a social media site lately, you may have noticed that a lot of people like to make an event out of an unveiling. Videos that feature people's reactions to unboxing a newly delivered package are popular on sites like Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram. Even TV shows like "Extreme Home ...

How does natural light enter your kitchen? The answer to this question depends on two factors: Direction and size. The direction your home faces -- specifically, the exterior wall of your kitchen -- determines how much natural light flows into your kitchen if any. In the northern hemisphere, the ...

The biggest factor determining which new refrigerator, stove, microwave, or dishwasher you should choose for your new kitchen renovation isn't its color, features, or even its price. It's size. If you purchase an appliance that is too large, it's not going to fit into the allotted space. Get one ...

In most kitchen renovations, the first step is demolition down to the room's bare studs, or the areas behind the existing walls. But why do builders need to remove perfectly good walls? The answer is that demolition that includes removing wallboard, plaster, and other wall surfaces allows access ...

When it comes to planning for your kitchen renovation, don't make the mistake too many homeowners do by focusing on just one or two main elements.  Priorities like new countertops of appliances often distract people from thinking globally about their new kitchen. Professional kitchen designers d...

Most homeowners don't hire kitchen renovation contractors every day. So they typically aren't familiar with the right questions to ask to weed out the good ones from the bad. Mr. Kitchen is here to help. Before you sign a contract for a kitchen renovation with a contractor, see how they answer th...

At Mr. Kitchen, we have been building new kitchens, bathrooms, and other projects in people's homes for more than a decade. So we know how to respect people's privacy. Through the years, we have heard plenty of horror stories about contractors who come into people's homes, disrupt their everyday ...

Homeowners seeking to replace exterior doors during their kitchen renovations are often surprised to learn that not all doors are exactly alike. Depending on when your home was built, the "modular" doors available at your local home improvement store may not fit your home. While most exterior doo...