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...

Once homeowners decide to upgrade their kitchen, the first question they usually have is how long it will take. When your kitchen is being renovated, it pretty much will be out of service. That means you likely won't be able to use it to cook, dine, or even access snacks. So asking how long your ...

Most homeowners don't renovate or upgrade their homes very often. So finding a contractor who will be reliable and also do a great job is almost always an entirely new experience for them. True, they can ask family and friends for recommendations. But if you don't know anybody who recently renova...

When renovating a kitchen, bathroom, another area of your home, the flooring is usually the last thing that is put into place. This is simply because of logistics. Most flooring is made of durable materials such as ceramic tile, hardwood, or vinyl that is strong enough to stand up to the boots of...

Upgrading the plumbing and electrical is always recommended when renovating a kitchen or bathroom. Why? Because it's one of the few times pipes, conduit, and other plumbing and electrical elements are going to be fully exposed. Like anything else in your home, plumbing and electrical lines don't ...

Most people expect their newly renovated kitchen to be more modern, more luxurious, and more practical. But there are other benefits of upgrading your kitchen that you probably wouldn't have predicted. When your kitchen has been completely rehabbed by the kitchen renovation experts at Mr. Kitchen...