A lot of homeowners want a new kitchen or bathroom, but they have absolutely no idea how much it will cost. A better plan is to follow the same kind of sound business practices you would use for any other type of major expenditure: Put together a plan of what you want, price it out, then develop a r...

When a lot of homeowners plan a major home upgrade such as a kitchen renovation, a bathroom rebuild, or even an entirely new home addition, they often make the mistake of acting as their own general contractor. This rarely works out well. For one thing, unless you have experience with constructio...

After all the drama of that 2020 has brought, you deserve to have the kitchen you have always wanted. It's time to reward yourself for having survived everything this year has thrown at you. And if you want to make sure your new kitchen renovation is completed in time for the holidays, the time t...

Take a look at your kitchen? Do you love what you see? For most homeowners whose kitchen hasn't been updated in a decade or longer, the answer usually is "No!". Living with a kitchen you don't love can be exhausting -- especially if the most important elements of your kitchen are worn, dated, bro...

While it is not essential, most homeowners usually buy new appliances including stoves, ranges, refrigerators, dishwashers, and microwave ovens when renovating their kitchens. The reason is obvious: When you want a new kitchen, you want a new kitchen. Replacing things like cabinets, floors, fixtu...

The kitchen is the heart of the home. That means it's where most of your family meets, shares meals, and congregates together every day. Protecting your home from coronavirus is important for your family's health. Even if you are sheltering in place, the virus can still get into your home through...

There have been a lot of consequences to staying inside for the past several months during the coronavirus crisis. One of them is becoming intimately familiar with every shortcoming that your kitchen has. When you stare at something long enough, you are bound to see its flaws. It could be wear pa...

How many times are you going to renovate your kitchen? If you are like most homeowners, the answer is probably once in your lifetime. So why not make the most of it? When you are done updating your kitchen, the last thing you want is for it to look pretty much the same. Instead, you should be bol...

One of the things that surprise homeowners the most when they are planning a kitchen renovation is the number of options there are for kitchen countertops. Kitchen design has come a long way since the days of tract housing when just about every kitchen came complete with a standard formica or lamina...

People seeking to do something about the environment need look no further than their own kitchen. Contemporary kitchen design and technologically advanced appliances and fixtures reduce the homeowners' carbon footprint while adding convenience, utility, and luxury. Kitchen remodeling is a great w...