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A beige and green kitchen with upper cabinets is labeled Before.

I Swapped My Upper Kitchen Cabinets for Open Shelves—Here’s How I Feel About It Now

By Jenny Stanley

The Best Kitchen Cart

The Best Kitchen Carts That Add Storage and Style to Any Kitchen

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5 Cool Cabinet Upgrades You Never Knew You Needed

By Theresa Clement

Ice tray full of ice in a bottom freezer of a French door refrigerator.

How to Clean an Ice Maker

by Tony Carrick

BobVila.com Announces the 2025 Gifts of the Year

Kitchen & Dining

These 37 Home and DIY Essentials Are So Good, We’re Naming Them the Gifts of the Year

By Jasmine Harding

A woman painting an old china cabinet from brown to white.

Don’t Replace Your Cabinets This Year—Do This Instead

By Sandi Schwartz

Woman in rubber gloves leans over a kitchen sink full of soapy water, wondering why water does not go down drain.

Kitchen & Dining

The Dos and Don’ts of Clearing a Clogged Sink

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

A woman's hands clean the surface of a granite countertop.

How to Seal Granite Countertops

By Steffani Cameron, Phillip Tinner, Updated by Gretchen Heber

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Time Is Running Out to Get Tax Breaks on These Home Improvements Before the Big Beautiful Bill Takes Effect

By Sandi Schwartz

Woman wearing cleaning gloves sprays water into sink from faucet.

Kitchen & Dining

8 Ways to De-Stink Your Kitchen Sink

By Manasa Reddigari

A group of the best kitchen faucet options laid out together on a kitchen counter

Kitchen & Dining

The Best Kitchen Faucets Can Transform Your Kitchen and Simplify Your Life

By Debbie Wolfe, Mark Wolfe

Woman paints a coat of polyurethane over a bench painted with chalk paint.

Kitchen & Dining

Our Favorite Kitchen Table Finish is Unbelievably Easy to Apply

Here's The Best Time to Buy Appliances, Large and Small

This Is the Best Time to Buy New Appliances at Rock-Bottom Prices

By Manasa Reddigari

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5 Things to Know About Sealing Butcher Block Countertops

By Timothy Dale

The Best Marble Sealer Options

We Researched 30 Marble Sealers—Our Top Pick is Long-Lasting and Easy to Apply

By Tony Carrick

Mold grows in the section of a washing machine door where the seal meets the metal.

What to Do About Mold in a Washing Machine

By Timothy Dale, Bob Vila

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Kitchen & Dining

How to Clean an Electric Oven

By Manasa Reddigari, Margaret Foley

Mother and daughter cooking on an induction stove.

2 Years In, I’m Still Getting Used to My Induction Stove—Here’s What I Wish I Knew Sooner

By Sandi Schwartz

The Best Dishwashers Option

We Researched Dozens of Dishwashers. Our Top Pick Washes More Dishes in Less Time Than Competitors

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Jen Karetnick

A family loading the dishwasher together.

The Brilliant Dishwasher Feature You Never Knew You Needed

By Sandi Schwartz

A stainless steel wash basin with rusty sink drain hole, plug hole and chain in sink.

Kitchen & Dining

How to Remove Rust from Stainless Steel

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila, Updated by Paul Rankin

Dirty stovetop and grates on a gas stove.

How to Clean Stove Drip Pans

By Michelle Ullman

A person adding salt to the best water softener option

Do You Have Hard Water? This Is How to Size a Water Softener for Your Home

By Timothy Dale

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Painting Laminate Cabinets: How to Get Pro Results

By Manasa Reddigari, Tony Carrick

A smiling man wearing yellow gloves cleans the interior of an oven's window.

How to Clean Oven Door Glass

By Jennifer Noonan, Gretchen Heber

What Size Dehumidifier Do I Need

How to Choose a Dehumidifier That’s Right for Your Home

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Timothy Dale, Bob Vila Staff

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25 Kitchen Trends You Might Regret

By Kristen Mosier

A person shopping for energy efficient appliances and washing machines.

Energy Star Is On the Chopping Block—How You Can Still Prioritize Efficiency (and Savings) With Your Next Appliance Purchase

By Sandi Schwartz

A group of the best infrared thermometers on a counter awaiting hands-on testing.

Kitchen & Dining

Temperature Check: The Best Infrared Thermometers, According to Our Tests

By Tom Scalisi, Tony Carrick

12 Smart Dishwashing Hacks No One Ever Taught You

Kitchen & Dining

12 Smart Dishwashing Hacks No One Ever Taught You

By Jennifer Noonan

Person getting a glass of water out of the kitchen tap.

How to Tell if You Have Hard Water

By Tony Carrick, Glenda Taylor

Person wipes a paste with a cloth across black granite countertop.

How to Clean Granite Countertops

By Teresa Odle, Bob Vila

A newly clean dryer vent hose with a small pile of dryer lint in front of the hose.

How to Clean a Dryer Vent

By Bob Vila, Timothy Dale

A woman lays marble contact paper onto a kitchen counter.

Updating Kitchen Countertops With Contact Paper: What to Know

By Savannah Sher, Updated by Paul Rankin

The Best Cabinet Hardware Options

Transform Your Kitchen with the Best Cabinet Hardware

By Glenda Taylor, Jasmine Harding

Kitchen Remodel Finds from Wayfair

Kitchen & Dining

10 Unexpected Kitchen Remodel Finds You Can Get from Wayfair

By Katie Barton

The Best Place to Buy Cabinets Option

The Best Places to Buy Cabinets in 2025

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How Much Does a Kitchen Remodel Cost?

By Meghan Wentland, Evelyn Auer

Woman sitting on her kitchen floor, painting her brown lower kitchen cabinets blue.

Should I Paint My Kitchen Cabinets? Consider These 5 Things First

By Melissa Graham, Updated by Theresa Clement

The Best Kitchen Appliances Options

The Best Kitchen Appliance Brands of 2025

By Timothy Dale

A country style kitchen with an island with butcher block countertops and a breakfast bar with granite countertops.

Kitchen & Dining

The Best Countertop Materials for Every Type of Kitchen

By Bob Beacham, Updated by Theresa Clement

The Best Kitchen Sink Brands

The 11 Best Kitchen Sink Brands of 2025

By Hannah Selinger

How to Paint Formica Countertops and Cabinets

How to Paint Formica Countertops and Cabinets

By Michelle Ullman, Bob Vila

The Best Kitchen Sinks Options

Our Favorite Kitchen Sinks Are As Functional As They Are Beautiful

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

The Most Energy Efficient Appliances Options

These are 2025’s Most Energy Efficient Appliances

By Katie Barton

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10 Kitchen Cabinet Styles to Consider for Your Next Renovation

By Theresa Clement

A couple viewing a home with a remodeled kitchen.

Not All Kitchen Remodels Have High ROI, but This Is How Experts Say You Can Hit the Sweet Spot

By Sandi Schwartz

The best electric range option with its door open to show a baked casserole

The Best Electric Ranges for a Functional and Stylish Kitchen

By Tony Carrick

The Best Refrigerator Brands of 2025, Ranked and Rated

By Timothy Dale, Bob Beacham

he Best Microwave Convection Oven

These Are the Best Microwave Convection Ovens of 2025 for Your Cooking Needs

By Deirdre Mundorf

The Best Soft Close Cabinet Hinges Options

This Product Keeps Your Cabinets Protected and Your Kitchen Quiet

By Tony Carrick

The Best Built-In Microwave Options

This Space-Solution Provides Extra Cooking Space to Any Kitchen

By Jasmine Harding, Savannah Sher

The Best Garbage Disposal Option

Dispose of Kitchen Waste With This Powerful Kitchen Upgrade

By Glenda Taylor, Tiffany Lewis

The Best Under-Cabinet Lighting Options

Kitchen & Dining

Our Kitchen Has Never Been More Functional Thanks to This Simple Product

By Michelle Larson, Timothy Dale

Architect talking to a woman about remodeling her kitchen and showing her the blueprints.

Spots to Save—and Splurge—in Your Kitchen Remodel

By Sandi Schwartz

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Countertop Care 101

View from inside of man looking into an empty refrigerator.

Why Is My Fridge Making Noise?

By Katelin Hill, Bob Vila, Updated by Timothy Dale

Woman standing in a kitchen controlling her smart home using an automated system

Do You Really Need a Smart Faucet? 3 Opportunities to Embrace High-Tech in the Kitchen

By Sandi Schwartz

A person loading a washing machine with clothes.

Why Is My Washing Machine Not Filling With Water?

By Melissa Graham, Updated by Paul Rankin

Smiling young woman putting a glass in a dishwasher. View from inside dishwasher.

4 Things That Have Changed About Dishwashers Since the Last Time You Purchased One

By Sandi Schwartz

Woman wearing an apron and rubber gloves cleaning granite countertops with a spray bottle and yellow cloth.

How to Make Your Own All-Natural Granite Cleaner

By Manasa Reddigari

A garbage disposal clogged with food scraps.

Can You Have a Garbage Disposal With a Septic Tank?

By Timothy Dale

Woman removed faucet aerator from bathroom sink with wrench, which is next to sink.

Kitchen & Dining

How to Clean a Faucet Aerator

By Timothy Dale

Modern/Zen vibe kitchen island with four barstools and wood-look floor underneath.

The 5 Best Kitchen Flooring Options for Your Remodel

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila, Updated by Tony Carrick