When most people get their kitchen renovated, the first thing they notice is how fresh and exciting it looks. But the second thing they often notice is that their new kitchen makes the rest of their home look old and outdated in comparison. Invariably, the minute one project is completed, hom...

Kitchen renovations are disruptive and time-consuming. Depending on the extent of the work you are having done, it can take anywhere from a few days to a couple of weeks to transform your tired, outdated kitchen into the modern, luxurious one of your dreams. So at the end of all that work, why no...

When you replace your kitchen, bathroom, or any other type of major home upgrade, it's bound to be disruptive. There will be loud noises, strangers walking in and out of your home, and a lot of changes to the standard household routines. In other words, for pets like dogs and cats, it can be an a...

When it comes to renovating kitchens, most homeowners have plenty of ideas. But bathroom renovations often can be more challenging to the imagination. That's because bathrooms typically are smaller, have fewer "working parts", and don't play a central role in your family's everyday life the way k...

One of the most frequent questions Mr. Kitchen gets from homeowners is, "How long will my kitchen renovation take?" It's a good question and certainly relevant because during demolition and construction, your kitchen will mostly be out of service. Unfortunately, there's no one answer. It all depe...

Too many homeowners make lighting their lowest priority during a kitchen or bathroom renovation. Often, they just go out and buy just any fixture at the end of the project because they've replaced everything else and they may as well replace the overhead light or ceiling fan, too. But lighting sh...

By their very nature, kitchen renovation projects are messy. There's a lot going on, usually starting with demolition down to the bare studs. But in just a matter of a few short days or weeks, everything eventually comes together. And while we strive to minimize the amount of mess that is created...

When planning your kitchen renovation, it's always a good idea to budget for new appliances. The last thing you want is to walk into your newly rehabbed kitchen only to see the same old, banged-up refrigerator, stove, microwave, and other appliances. New appliances will complete the new and excit...

Whenever we start a new kitchen renovation project, one of the first steps we take is to build a dust barrier. This usually is composed of plastic sheeting that is put up all around the construction area to keep the mess of renovation from spreading to the rest of the home. A dust barrier is a fl...

For most people, their home is their biggest financial investment. And unlike many other big purchases, a home is much more likely to gain value over time than to lose value. So it makes sense to add value to your home by periodically making improvements that can boost the future selling price wh...