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...

Bathrooms take a beating more than any other room in your home. It's the one room that just about every member of your family uses at least once daily. It's also the one room where there is a lot of water. And while water is essential for cleaning and drinking, it's also the biggest cause of rust...

We're not going to lie: A kitchen renovation, adding a home addition, or any other type of major upgrade to your house is going to be disruptive to your everyday life. The work will be noisy, prolonged, and inconvenient. Parts of your house will probably be off-limits, at least for a short period of...

There are big kitchen renovations and there are small kitchen renovations. Most fall somewhere in between. A big kitchen renovation might include things like knocking down walls, raising ceilings, or building entirely new rooms. Small kitchen renovations might constitute a new coat of paint or sw...

One of the side effects of the coronavirus crisis is that many of us have been stuck inside our homes for weeks. And during that time, all of its flaws have become glaringly obvious. By this point, a lot of people have been passing the time by thinking about all of the things they want to do once...

Renovating a kitchen isn't a decision that should be taken lightly. If you decide to move forward with a kitchen remodeling, it likely will be inconvenient and potentially costly. But it also will provide you with a modern, more attractive, and more functional kitchen. Plus, it typically increase...

Many of us are stuck at home during the global pandemic of COVID-19. While that may be inconvenient, it does offer certain advantages. For one thing, it allows us to slow down and truly notice our home for perhaps the first time. During ordinary times (ie. before the coronavirus crisis), it was e...

Kitchen counters tend to be one of the dirtiest places in any home. That's because they are the site of so much activity. Besides the bathroom, your kitchen is the busiest room in your home. Most family members will use your kitchen at least once per day. So your kitchen counter is ground-zero fo...

One of the unfortunate consequences of a kitchen renovation is that it tends to be disruptive in your everyday life. Depending on what you replace and/or improve, you probably aren't going to be able to use your kitchen during the length of the actual renovation itself -- at least not in the same wa...