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Kitchen Articles, Blog Posts and Slideshows
- 10 New Ways to Store Kitchen Necessities
The recipe for a functional, clutter-free kitchen is easier than ever before, thanks to innovative storage solutions designed for every corner of your kitchen. - 10 Smokin' Hot Range Hoods
Today’s range hood seems to fall into one of two camps: the wallflower or the showpiece. Either it’s so hidden it disappears, or the designer chooses to embrace the opportunity for a star focal point. - 11 Backsplashes for a Unique Kitchen
Let these incredible backsplash ideas inspire you to make the kitchen as unique as you are. - 11 Gorgeous Galley Kitchens
Though narrow and compact, galley kitchens can appear bigger with the right mix of style and efficiency. - 12 Outstanding Kitchen Island Options
The best ideas in storage, stove tops, and seating are bound to serve you a little kitchen island inspiration. - 12 Top Names in Engineered Stone
When deciding between brands with many of the same benefits, the choice comes down to the finer details. - 12 Wow-Worthy Woods for Kitchen Countertops
We've narrowed down the options to include some of the very best wood types for a kitchen countertop, whether you're interested in a functional butcher block or a gorgeous accent finish. - 2011 Kitchen Trends
The latest kitchen trends spotted at the 2011 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show. - 5 Creative Alternatives to Kitchen Cabinetry
There are hundreds of companies who will gladly sell you stock kitchen cabinets and storage solutions, and master cab... - 5 Eye-Catching Range Hoods for All Kitchen Styles
There once was a time when homeowners tried to keep their range hoods concealed—attached to a microwave, tucked under... - 5 Great Backsplash Ideas
Prior to April, I was a "tile virgin. " But then I went to Coverings, the tile and stone industry trade show. With ov... - 7 "Delicious" Renovation Tips from HGTV's Kitchen Cousins
For kitchen design and renovation wisdom, the buck stops with HGTV's "Kitchen Cousins." - 7 Budget-Friendly Kitchen Makeover Tips
Kitchen designer Cheryl Hamilton-Gray shares her pro tips for creating a budget-friendly makeover. - 8 Tips to Keep You From Hating Your Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen remodeling sits at the top of many homeowners' wish lists, and for good reason: If properly done, a renovatio... - A Game of (Quarter) Inches: The 12-Year Kitchen
Since the beginning of our kitchen renovation, we’ve had a running joke about a rogue quarter inch—we’re either missi... - A Glassy-Smooth Enamel Finish for Old Kitchen Cabinets
Our 20-year-old cabinets were showing their age. The lacquer finish had gummed up around the handles and pulls, and t... - A Year of Planning: The 12-Year Kitchen
We never had any doubt about what architect we wanted for our kitchen makeover. Norm Davis had done the plans for our... - Are You Smarter Than Your Refrigerator? The 12-Year Kitchen
We are so close to finished I can almost taste the ice. It’s been more than seven months since this project began, an... - Award-Winning Budget-Friendly Kitchen Makeover
See how designer Cheryl Hamilton-Gray turned a dated California kitchen into a budget-friendly dream come true for the owner. - Backsplash Idea: Faux Stone Re-Finish
My wife, Mary Ann, hated the backsplash tiles in our kitchen, and I agreed they were slightly dated. Unfortunately, t... - Bob Vila Radio: Appliance Manuals
While your important household documents should always be backed up and kept in fireproof storage, some things, like ... - Bob Vila Radio: Butcher Blocks
The original butcher blockers were literally blocks up to sixteen inches thick: hard rock maple pieces were often dov... - Bob Vila Radio: Cleaning Stainless Steel
The sleek look of stainless steel lends sophistication to any kitchen. But keeping those surfaces gleaming takes care... - Bob Vila Radio: Countertop Options
Bob Vila Radio is a newly launched daily radio spot carried on more than 60 stations around the country (and growing)... - Bob Vila Radio: Dishwasher Care
Your dishwasher does a lot to make your life easier; here are a couple things you can do to make its life longer!CM_B... - Bob Vila Radio: Garbage Disposal Care
While they’ll grind and send most kitchen scraps down the drain in small batches with a good strong flow of cold wate... - Bob Vila Radio: Gas Range
Cooking with gas costs half what it costs to cook on electric ranges. Keeping your range clean will keep it efficient... - Bob Vila Radio: Induction Cooking
Bob Vila Radio is a newly launched daily radio spot carried on more than 60 stations around the country (and growing)... - Bob Vila Radio: Installing a Garbage Disposal
A garbage disposal really keeps things flowing in the kitchen, and installing one isn’t a tough job for a do-it-yours... - Bob Vila Radio: Kitchen Backsplashes
If you’re looking for a kitchen upgrade on a budget, take a look at your backsplash. It’s easy to turn this unassumin... - Bob Vila Radio: Kitchen Cabinet Design
Bob Vila Radiois a newly launched daily radio spot carried on more than 60 stations around the country (and growing).... - Bob Vila Radio: Kitchen Faucet Options
Bob Vila Radio is a newly launched daily radio spot carried on more than 60 stations around the country (and growing)... - Bob Vila Radio: Kitchen Islands
In their quest for more storage, work surfaces, and style, more and more kitchen remodelers are living the island lif... - Bob Vila Radio: Kitchen Lighting
Considering the amount of time many of us spend in the kitchen over the holiday season, this is a great time to think... - Bob Vila Radio: Kitchen Makeover
Bob Vila Radio is a newly launched daily radio spot carried on more than 60 stations around the country (and growing)... - Bob Vila Radio: Kitchen Planning
If you’re planning a kitchen remodel, there are two basic principles you’ll want to keep in mind as you work on the d... - Bob Vila Radio: Kitchen Sink
Bob Vila Radio is a newly launched daily radio spot carried on more than 60 stations around the country (and growing)... - Bob Vila Radio: Kitchen Sink Caulk
To protect your kitchen cabinets from water damage, the rim of your kitchen sink should always be sealed with a good ... - Bob Vila Radio: Kitchen Tool Drawer
Bob Vila Radio is a newly launched daily radio spot carried on more than 60 stations around the country (and growing)... - Bob Vila Radio: Oven Cleaning
If your oven had a busy holiday season, January is a great time to do some oven cleaning before it makes a smoky mess... - Bob Vila Radio: Range Hoods
A range hood can blend quietly into your kitchen cabinetry or make a dramatic architectural statement. But whether it... - Bob Vila Radio: The New Fridge
After years of Thanksgiving dinners, superbowls and midnight snacks, it’s probably served you well, but that old frid... - Bob Vila Radio: Under-Cabinet Lighting
Under-cabinet lighting has come a long way since those old-style humming fluorescents and super hot halogen pucks, wi... - Bob Vila's 6K Outdoor Kitchen Give-Away Official Rules
Bob Vila's 6K Outdoor Kitchen Give-Away Official Rules - Bob Vila's Great Big Garden Give-Away Official Rules
Bob Vila's Great Big Garden Give-Away Official Rules - Bob Vila's Guide to Kitchen Cabinets
Things to know when buying or refurbishing kitchen cabinets. - Bob Vila's March Mower Give-Away Official Rules
Bob Vila's March Mower Give-Away Official Rules - Cabinet Artistry: The 12-Year Kitchen
Anyone who embarks on a large-scale renovation like our kitchen project worries about it—it’s a huge expense and a ma... - Cabinet Door Styles: What's Yours?
Looking for the perfect cabinet door design for your kitchen or bath remodel? Here are six of the most popular style choices. - Cabinet Hardware: 10 Styles to Invigorate Your Kitchen
No need to rip out the cabinets—inexpensively update the look of your kitchen with new cabinet hardware. - Cabinet Refacing: Should I or Shouldn't I?
Thinking about giving your dated kitchen a new appearance? Fortunately, there is a cost-effective alternative to repl... - Case Studies in Kitchen Design: Smart Layouts for Family Kitchens
A trio of case studies sheds light on functional kitchen designs for families. - Celebrity Kitchens: Get the Look Yourself
They might have celebrity status, but there's no reason why you can't draw inspiration from their homes to give your kitchen some star power of its own. - Childproofing the Kitchen
Safety products and common sense can help keep children safe. - Choosing Major Kitchen Appliances
Design, technology, and budget factor into decision making on the purchase of major kitchen appliances. - Counter Attack: The 12-Year Kitchen
We finally hit the milestone we’ve been waiting for: the countertop is in!This was a big one—the finish line has been... - Counter Intelligence: Choosing the Right Countertop
Countertops pull double duty as a visual design element and a hardworking surface. Cost depends on materials, with prices ranging from $2–$250 per square foot or more. - Countertop Care 101
When general clean-up fails to keep your countertop shipshape, consider these material-specific solutions. - Countertop Types
Kitchen countertop types, and how to modify them to match any task. - DIY Kitchen Countertop Transformation
At one time or another most of us have considered remodeling the kitchen. It’s the one room in the house that sees th... - DIY Kitchen Makeover (Without the Renovation)
We asked one home blogger how she made her dream kitchen a reality without spending a fortune or tearing the house down. - Demolition and Excavation: The 12-Year Kitchen
When you own a house built in 1920, you have lead—it’s in the solder on old pipes, and in the paint on old walls. W... - Disguise Your Appliances
Disguise appliances by seamlessly integrating them into your kitchen. - Dream It, Do It: DIY Kitchen Makeover
One home blogger tells us how she pulled off a low-cost, high-impact, total kitchen transformation. - Eco-Friendly Cabinets
With homes increasingly air tight, eco-friendly cabinets are more important than ever. - Engineered Stone Countertops: A Buyer's Guide
Beautiful, hygienic, and low-maintenance, engineered stone makes an ideal eco-friendly countertop surface. - Even Your Garbage Disposal Needs TLC
It's not so much that your under-sink workhorse needs strict maintenance, only sensible care. You probably already kn... - Floored, at the 11th Hour: The 12-Year Kitchen
We were so close. The cabinets were in place, the appliances and lights installed, and we’d moved in—our beautiful ne... - Formica Goes Retro Upon Turning 100
Formica, the colorful laminate used in American homes for generations, turns 100 this year. It was back in 1913 that ... - Free Your Pots & Pans from Cupboard Captivity: Install a Pot Rack
Our kitchen needs more cabinets—and more counter space. Indeed, who has a kitchen with enough of these precious ameni... - Fresh Ideas for Kitchen Flooring
While design, color and surface appeal are important considerations, you’ll also want kitchen flooring that can live up to your lifestyle and provide the comfort and durability you need. - Galley Kitchens: Unique, Compact, and Efficient
The term “galley kitchen” originally referred to kitchens aboard ships, trains, and planes—compact spaces with tight ... - Getting Started: The 12-Year Kitchen
Space planning for our kitchen project took more than six months, but we were thrilled with the plans we agreed on. N... - Granite Countertops: A Buyer's Guide
Are granite countertops right for you? Here is some expert advice. - House Tour: Old House, Modern Kitchen
A rural farmhouse dating back to 1789 gets a contemporary kitchen makeover. - How To: Add Under-Cabinet Lighting
Under-cabinet lighting can vastly improve the workability and appearance of your kitchen. For starters, under-cabinet... - How To: Clean Stainless Steel
Gleaming and shiny, stainless steel brings a bright and polished air to any kitchen. Keeping that brilliant sheen, ho... - How To: Install a New Kitchen Sink
So many elements in kitchen design have remained common over the decades. Cabinets still have raised panels. Countert... - How To: Restore Cabinet Finishes
Your kitchen gets a lot of use. So it doesn't take long to begin seeing signs of wear and tear on wood cabinets. Soon... - Is a Kitchen Banquette Right for You?
Banquettes have a nostalgic charm about them, whether you sat at one in your grandmother's kitchen or you shared a di... - It’s Electrifying: The 12-Year Kitchen
When we bought our house in 1999 (right), one of the things we did before we even moved in was to upgrade the electri... - Jonathan Adler's New Kohler COLORS
Given Jonathan Adler’s all-consuming love of color (after all, the man did write a book called Happy Chic Colors), it... - Kitchen Cabinet Doors
Things to consider when giving your kitchen cabinet doors a facelift. - Kitchen Cabinets 101
Whether you select solid wood or laminate, the cabinets you choose will be an important factor in the look and function of your kitchen remodel. - Kitchen Countertops 101
The choices are many, but which kitchen countertop is the best for you? Find out here. - Kitchen Countertops 101
Options abound for homeowners planning to install or replace kitchen countertops. - Kitchen Flooring: 8 Popular Choices
Design, color, and surface are important considerations, but don't overlook comfort, durability and easy care—particularly in kitchen flooring. - Kitchen Layouts: 4 "Space-Smart" Plans
Kitchen remodeling requires careful planning to be truly successful. Before you start selecting cabinets, countertops, flooring and appliances, you need to settle on a kitchen layout. Determine how you like to cook and entertain in your kitchen. - Kitchen Remodel Ideas
Practical, stylish, and eco-friendly kitchen remodel ideas. - Kitchen Renovation
Important considerations to bear in mind during your kitchen renovation. - La Cornue's New Built-In Rotisserie
What’s more delicious than slow-roasted chicken on a summer day? Fans of fowl (and fish and other meats too) will be ... - Laminate Countertop Renewal
Our laminate countertop looked fine, but the protective coating was pretty much gone. Coffee, tea, wine, juice, sauce... - Laminate Countertops: A Buyer's Guide
If you're shopping around for products to use in a budget kitchen renovation, consider buying laminate countertops, now available in more style options than ever before. - Luxuriating on Kitchen Islands
Cursed with a galley kitchen like most apartment dwellers, I dream of the day I’ll upgrade to a space big enough for ... - Make Room for Mud: The 12-Year Kitchen
I’ve always pined for a mud room—they seem like such remarkably efficient spaces for collecting coats, boots, sneaker... - My Favorite Room in the House: The Walk-In Pantry
When we lived in our tiny Manhattan apartment, we had 48 inches of total counter space and one 18-inch-wide pantry ca... - New Kenmore Refrigerator Packed with Innovative Features
On the surface the new Kenmore Elite Trio looks a lot like many other French Door models on the market today. But ins... - New Knobs Give Cabinets a Lift
One of the easiest ways to update your kitchen or bath cabinets—and add pizzaz—is to swap out the old hardware for ne... - Old Country Farmhouse Gets City-Slick Kitchen
In Upstate New York, architect Elaine Monchak's contemporary kitchen design animates the old bones of a 1789 farmhouse. - Options for Kitchen Cabinets
Showrooms feature stock, semi-stock, or custom kitchen cabinets. - Painted Cabinets: 10 Reasons to Transform Yours Now
Cabinet replacement can be expensive. Painted kitchen cabinets are an affordable, fun, and attractive alternative. - Personalize Your Kitchen Countertops
When it comes to kitchen countertops, color, inlays, special finishes, and more help to express your personal style. - Pick the Right Appliances
Purchasing tips - Planning Guide: Kitchen Remodeling
Kitchen makeovers remain popular as homeowners continue to invest to create a warm, stylish, comfortable, and efficient heart of the home. - Planning Your Dream Kitchen
In pursuit of your dream kitchen design, you may decide to consult experts. - Quick Tip: Budget Kitchen Remodeling
Ideas that cost a little but go a long way in a budget kitchen remodeling project. - Remodeling a Dutch Colonial: The 12-Year Kitchen
There are two quotes I’ll never forget from our home-buying days. One was what our real estate agent said to us as sh... - Restored to Life: The 12-Year Kitchen
A landscaper once lamented to me that homeowners rarely budget enough for their exteriors when they plan a remodeling... - Small Choices, Big Decisions: The 12-Year Kitchen
If you had asked Margaret and me five years ago what our new kitchen would look like, we’d probably have both said it... - Small Kitchen Design
Enhancing function and flow should be the goal of any small kitchen design project. Learn tips for maximizing the efficiency of your kitchen, no matter its size. - Spring Showers Give Away from Delta Faucet - Official Rules
Spring Showers Give Away from Delta Faucet - Official Rules - Stepping Out: The 12-Year Kitchen
“This is how my father taught me to do it,” said Joe Salamone with a grin, looking proudly at our newly finished pati... - Style Your Kitchen with Cabinet Hardware
If you’ve ever designed or remodeled a kitchen, you know there are an overwhelming number of decisions to make with r... - Subway Tiles: The New Classics
While based on traditional 3" x 6" subway tiles popularized in the early 20th Century by the wall coverings installed in the New York City subway stations, today's interpretations are anything but dated. - That Last .2 Mile: The 12-Year Kitchen
I overheard a snippet of dialogue on TV the other night, in which a woman mentions that a marathon is exactly 26. 2 m... - The "Green" Kitchen
By changing your appliances and food storage methods, begin creating a "green" kitchen. - The Backsplash: A Kitchen's Most Underutilized Real Estate
One of the areas that many of us consider absolutely last when remodeling the kitchen backsplash. After months of pon... - The Basics of Kitchen Cabinet Installation
Tips and tricks to get the job done right when installing standard cabinet height kitchen cabinets. - The Proof of the Pudding: The 12-Year Kitchen
It was finally done. The punch list had been completed, the painting was (mostly) finished, and the wall hangings wer... - Timing Is Everything: The 12-Year Kitchen
We had started our kitchen renovation project in early March, so the early stages were hampered by the predictable we... - Top Tips for Better Kitchen Organization
Now that the new year is in full swing, it would be easy to lose the resolve with which we started 2013. But let's ke... - Top Tips for Keeping Countertops Like New
With a multitude of countertop materials available, there comes a multitude of different care instructions for maintenance and stain removal. - Top Tips for Reorganizing Your Kitchen
We recently painted our kitchen cabinets, which involved clearing every cabinet, drawer, and countertop. In addition ... - Top Tips for Tiling a Backsplash
Everyone knows the backsplash is an important element in kitchen design. What you may not know is that, considering i... - Top Tips: Choosing Kitchen Cabinets
The first things we chose during our eight-hour selections appointment for our new construction home were our kitchen... - Trending Now: Banquette Seating
Dreaming of a breakfast nook or looking to maximize space? The answer to your kitchen seating conundrum may be a banquette. - Trending Now: Laminate Countertops
A perennial budget-friendly favorite, today's laminate kitchen counters have upped their game, both in performance and style. - Under-Cabinet Lighting: 10 "Shining" Examples
Illuminate every corner and recess of your kitchen for maximum utility and improved aesthetics. - What Lies Beneath: The 12-Year Kitchen
Our kitchen renovation project started out with a couple of hidden land mines, and moved quickly into a series of hid... - Wood Countertops: A Buyer's Guide
Unsure about wood countertops? Our expert weighs in. - Zone Your Kitchen Countertops
Mix and match for a more functional, beautiful kitchen.
Kitchen Videos
- Fixing the Unsupported Kitchen Ceiling
Structural engineer Rene Mugnier explains how to fix the kitchen ceiling and two floors above. - Building a Kitchen Staircase
Furniture maker Todd Allen builds a staircase from scratch, which will run from the basement to the kitchen, using a technique that is a couple of centuries old. - Installing a Soapstone Kitchen Counter
Bob discusses installation and care of the new kitchen soapstone countertop and tours the kitchen, showing the cabinetry, storage, future mudroom, and small office. - Building a Privacy Fence and Touring the Completed Kitchen
Bob reviews the progress of his western red cedar custom fence, designed to provide privacy and block the carport from the neighbors’ view. - Laying Porcelain Oxidized-Look Tiles
Bob and Anthony Lopez install porcelain tiles for a decorative look. - Builder-Grade Cabinets in the Kitchen
Bob meets with Jack Ballantine to discuss and install Maple kitchen cabinets. - Building a Template for a Kitchen Countertop
Scott Lawyer makes a template for a Corian kitchen countertop and installs the sink section, Andrea Johnson discuss Corian colors. - Installing the Dishwasher
Mike Goodrich show Bob how to install a dishwasher - Ultra Low-Flow Toilet Installed
Lenora Campos shows Bob a Toto energy-efficient toilet. - Cherry Cabinet Installation
Gam Danziger from Craftline Cabinets reviews the assembly of the contemporary Cherry kitchen cabinets being installed in the penthouse apartment. - Marble Kitchen Countertop Installation
Bob consults with the project's stone and tile specialist, who explains the process of attaching the Pietra Cardosa countertops to the Cherry Craftline island cabinet. - Installing Kitchen Cabinets
Bob meets with LesCare cabinet representative Brad Brewster, of Princeton Custom Cabinetry, who explains the features of this semi-custom cabinet line and also outlines the installation process. - Mounting Overhead Cabinets
Bob and Brad Brewster of Princeton Custom Cabinetry oversee the installation of the hanging cabinets in the new condo kitchen. Brewster lists the various features of the LesCare cabinetry, including full-box construction and recessed hardware. - Kitchen Cabinet Styling and Installation
Bob meets with Dave Boniello from Simplex Industries to discuss the custom modular kitchen being built and installed at the factory. - Installing Quartz Kitchen Countertops
Bob looks on as workers instal a solid-surface countertop called Zodiaq (from Dupont), which is made of natural silica, quartz, and polymer. - Kitchen Cabinet Design
Darcie Miller from Wellborn Cabinets is on the site of the modern Colonial project house to talk about the kitchen's design. - Kitchen Cabinet Installation
John Wellborn (from Wellborn Cabinets) and carpenter Paul Anderson join Bob for the kitchen cabinet installation. - Manufacturing Marble Kitchen Countertops
Evan Zgonis of Olympia Marble and Granite gives Bob a tour of the facility where the kitchen countertops being used in the modern Colonial house are manufactured. - Installing Marble Kitchen Countertops
Evan Zgonis and the crew form Olympia Marble and Granite are installing the marble countertops in the kitchen. - Installing Crown Point Kitchen Cabinets
Carpenters Bob Ryley and Pat Cloutier are installing the Crown Point cabinets in the kitchen. - Installing Solid Maple Kitchen Cabinets
Kenneth Carmode of WW Wood Products joins Bob as their Sequoia cabinets are installed in the kitchen of one of the Mashpee, Massachusetts, affordable homes. - Fitting Custom Countertops
John Spellman of Cape Cod Counter Works shows Bob the installation of the shop-made laminate counters in one of the Mashpee, Massachusetts, homes. - Installing the Dishwasher, Sink, and Garbage Disposal
Plumbing and heating contractor Doug Buchanan is ready to install the Kenmore Elite dishwasher and the Kohler Dickinson sink (with garbage disposal). - Custom Kitchen Cabinets and Drawers
Thomas Bump of Fine Custom Cabinetry shows Bob the Maple and hardwood panel cabinets that were built specifically for the Brownstone kitchen. - Reviewing the Kitchen and Layout of the Ranch-Style Home
Bob meets plumber Charlie Delvecchio of Cape Plumbing at the ranch-style affordable home in Mashpee, Massachusetts. - Feng Shui for the Home
Bob visits Emma and Jacob Josselyn in their Cape Cod-style home to see the new Vermont Castings Addison cast-iron electric stove that will warm the corner of their dining room. Katherine Kaess of Soulspaces International discusses feng shui. - Kitchen and Butler's Pantry, Venetian Blinds, and Luxury Kitchen Appliances, Finishes, and Cabinetry
The huge space that is the kitchen of the Manhattan Brownstone has received its finishing touches. Bob tours. - Installing the Kitchen Cabinets
Mark Van Sickle (from Merillat) installs the hardware on the cabinets destined for the kitchen in the Victorian restoration project house. - Discussing Silestone Countertops and Countertop Templating
Dick Deshant (from Counter Intelligence) tells Bob about the new Silestone countertops. And while Brece Rupolt (from Northern Marble & Granite) demonstrates the traditional method of creating countertop templates, Paul Hansen (from E-Template) shows how a template can be made electronically. - Aristokraft Kitchen Cabinet Installation
John Tasker (from Aristokraft) shows Bob the kitchen cabinets being used in the project, and contractor Sam Cousins goes over the installation process. - Corian Kitchen Countertop Installation and Energy Star Appliances
Carpenter Bob Ryley meets Steve Wilkinson in the kitchen to install the Corian countertops, and Bob talks with Ren Anderson (from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory) regarding the Energy Star appliances. - Preparing a Shower Pan for Tumbled Stone Tile Installation
Bob observes the tile setter Tim Galvin build a shower pan. - Limestone Tile Installation
Bob talks with contractor Tim Galvin, who is installing limestone tile over a heavy bed of mortar. - Cherry Kitchen Cabinet Installation
Bob observes, and assists with, the installation of Cherry cabinets, a Northland refrigerator, and a wine storage system. - Touring the Remodeled Kitchen
Executive Chef Mark Herndon shows Bob around the newly remodeled basement kitchen of the Virginia governor's mansion. - Reviewing the Kitchen Appliances
Bob peeks into the "first kitchen", the kitchen in the first family's private living quarters. Todd Graves (from GE) shows Bob the Halogen oven. - Fabricating Stainless Steel Kitchen Countertops
Bob visits a stainless steel fabrication shop to see how the kitchen counters for the loft project unit are made. - Installing the Stainless Steel Kitchen Countertops
Bob observes Bob Watts weld together the stainless steel kitchen countertops on-site. - Butcher Block Installation and Care
Bob meets with Joel Scanlon, who installs legs on a butcher block top and explains how to care for the wood surface. - Kitchen Plumbing Installed
The final connections are made to the new kitchen appliances, including a garbage disposal and a gas stove. - Installing a Mirror and Glasswork
Bob observes Bill Brody (from Classic Glass) installing a large mirror, a glass shelf, and a glass partition wall. - Oven Hood and Shelving Installation
A restaurant-quality oven hood vent is installed, in addition to Metrowire shelves. - Touring the High-Efficiency Kitchen
Bob reviews the kitchen appliances, paying special attention to their energy saving features. - Installing a Granite Countertop and Kitchen Cabinets
Bob talks with contractors Jim Azerroe and Mike Burk. Jim is installing a granite kitchen countertop, while Mike puts in the new cabinets and drawers. - Installing Insulation and Plastering
Carpenter Bob Ryley and Tim Grether (from Owens Corning) install insulation and vapor barrier in the bathroom. And Jim Larson (from Georgia Pacific) installs a special backer board for tile. - Installing High-Gloss Laminate Cabinets and Surell Countertops
Cabinetry and countertops are brought in for this attic conversion project, and fiber-optic lighting is installed. - Installing a Granite Tub Surround, In-Floor Heat, and Fiber-Optic Lighting
A granite tub surround is installed, as well as an in-floor heating system and unique fiber optic lighting. - Tour of Yuca Restaurant
Bob tours the heavy-duty, no-nonsense kitchen of Yuca, a Cuban-American restaurant in Miami. - Surell Counterop Construction
Bob meets with Rich Rogers, who explains the fabricating techniques for Surell, a solid-surface material manufactured by the Formica. - Steel Kitchen Table
Bob meets with contractor Ed Weller, who explains how the steel-framed kitchen table will support a surface of Surell, and also how the table will be mounted. - Constructing Kitchen Cabinets and Shelves
Bob and contractor Ed Weller check out the open pantry shelves made of Surell. - Kitchen Demolition
Bob and carpenter Cortney Lofton review and demolish the original kitchen cabinets. Bob then visits a salvage yard to view the turn-of-the-century cabinets purchased by the homeowner. - Custom-Made Kitchen Cabinets
Bob confers with cabinetmaker Brian Comeaux. He is installing the kitchen cabinets that were custom-built in his shop to match a vintage cabinet found by the homeowners. - Installing a Wood Kitchen Countertop
Bob and carpenter Cortney Lofton install a counter around a new apron-front Kohler sink. - Built-in-Place Kitchen Cabinets
Bob meets with restoration contractor Richard Marks to discuss the built-in-place kitchen cabinets. Richard explains the floor plan and appliance placement. - Designing the Kitchen
Contractor Tom Drobitsch explains the kitchen layout before installing an innovative custom cabinet system. - Progress Update and Pedestal Sink Installation
Bob reviews progress in the kitchen, where pantry space and a tin ceiling have been installed, and where contractor Bob Ryley continues working on the staircase. In the master bath, the plumber demonstrates how to install a pedestal sink. - Finishing Touches in the Kitchen
In the kitchen, where the white pine cabinets have been installed, Bob Ryley demonstrates how to adjust a European door hinge before he finishes putting in a plate shelf that runs the roof's perimeter. - Reviewing the Unfinished Kitchen
Bob reviews the new staircase in the entry hall before he and contractor Larry Landers tour the kitchen, pointing out where furniture, appliances, and fixtures will likely reside. - European Kitchen Cabinet Showroom
Bob visits the Boston Design Center, where he learns about European kitchen design. Europeans view kitchen cabinets as furniture. Lower cabinets are usually movable and upper cabinets are hung like picture frames. - Installing a Cement Backerboard in the Bathroom
Bob meets contractor Larry Landers in the master bathroom, where a cement backerboard is cut and attached to the walls with galvanized screws. - Laying Glazed Ceramic Floor Tiles
Floor tiles are installed in the bathroom after the underlayment has dried and chalk reference lines have been drawn. Tips on cutting and laying tile are given. - Installing the Lavatory
Bob observes plumbing contractor Steve Bottazzi install a lavatory (faucet and sink) in a bathroom vanity. - Installing European-Style Kitchen Cabinets
Bob looks on as Pat Malone, a cabinet installer from the Boston Design Center, installs European-style kitchen cabinets. - Cutting the Granite Countertop
Bob watches as David Ingram (of Aldrich Stone) cuts a granite countertop with a cook-top cutout. - Colonial Kitchen Tour in Nantucket
In search of design ideas, Bob tours a charming Colonial kitchen in a house on Nantucket Island. - Progress in the Kitchen
Work continues in the kitchen with the resurfacing of old counters. Tips on using contact cement are imparted. - Installing Cultured Marble Shower Walls
Bob helps install cultured marble panels in a bathroom. The tile professional on the job, Jack Miklaus, shares information on fabricating the panels and tips on installing them. - Setting Tiles
Bob meets with a tile setter to learn about the installation of tiles in the kitchen. - Discussing the Kitchen Layout
Bob discusses the kitchen layout with designer Amy O'Haire, then visits her showroom, Classic Kitchen Designs. - Applying Bathroom Floor Tile
Bob looks on as tile setter John Boardman applies bathroom floor tile at the Cape Cod project house. - Kitchen Cabinets Installed
Custom-built base cabinets and laminate countertops are installed in the kitchen of the coach house. - Adding Detail to the Kitchen
Bob installs some interesting finishing touches in the coach house kitchen. For instance, a pony wall is dressed up with a shadow effect and a routed oak cap. - Installing Fixtures in a Tiled Bath
Bob checks out the handmade tiles and selected plumbing fixtures in the remodeled bath. When general contractor Tim Berky drills into the tile, he stresses the importance of drilling slowly and of having a new carbide drill bit to avoid cracking or damaging the tile. - Shopping Online for Kitchen Countertops
Pablo Contreras (from e-counters.com) joins Bob to explain how shopping, ordering, and installation of all types of custom counters happen through their internet service. - Sink and Faucet Installation
Frank Lowry of FJ Lowry Plumbing and Heating installs the a Franke tri-flow Corinthian faucet, now that the countertop and sink are in place. - Chef-Quality Ovens and Cooktop
The Silestone island countertop arrives, with the cooktop cutout done on site. Matt Lihous (from DCS/Fisher & Paykel) explains the features of the Dynamic Cooking Systems appliances, installed in the project house kitchen. - Installing Cherry Cabinets
General contractor Tim Berky is installing Merillat cherry cabinets in the remodeled kitchen. Berky roughs in the base wall cabinet, shims it, and checks for level. Then, he screws the cabinet into the wall, and through the adjoining face frame, before trimming off the shim. Berky finishes by dressing out the toe kick with a cherry-stained board that he glues and nails in place. - Installing Artisanal Tile
Steve Powers (from Trikeenan Tileworks) explains the manufacture of their unique artisanal tiles, and the homeowner lays out her design vision. David Cloutman (from DC Tile) performs the installation.
