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Kitchens have a gravitational pull: Family and friends alike migrate to this space to hang out, eat, and catch up in ...
Typical Range: $1,500 to $5,000 National Average: $2,975The cost to refinish cabinets is far less than the cost to...
Few areas in the home make as big an impact on its aesthetic vibe as cabinets, whether they be in the kitchen or bath...
Replacing door hinges is one of the easiest ways to upgrade a space subtly. Some DIYers may think only about cabinet ...
Even skilled carpenters usually turn to a door hinge jig to ensure the fast, accurate positioning of door hardware. T...
Remodeling a kitchen is one of the most surefire ways to improve both the value of a home and its inhabitants’ qualit...
Learning how to install kitchen cabinets isn’t as difficult as it may seem. The most important part of installation i...
Cabinet painting seems like a simple task, but much more goes into it than you might initially think. The process inc...
Medicine cabinets can easily become a hindrance when they’re filled with expired medications, empty tubes of ointment...
Typical Range: $4,000 to $13,000 National Average: $11,100Kitchen cabinets might be the unsung heroes of the kitch...
Q: I had new kitchen cabinets installed about 4 years ago, but over the past few months, I’ve noticed that more and m...
Gray is versatile, neutral, trendy, and very easy to style.
Black is back, and bolder than ever in a variety of stylish kitchens. Get inspired to use black with these 10 design ideas.
Highlights The typical cost range for refacing kitchen or bathroom cabinets is $4,273 to $10,056, with a national av...
Q: My kitchen cabinets look worse for wear, but they’re original to the house, and I don’t want to replace them. Shou...
The kitchen may be the busiest room in the house, but the constant slamming of cabinet doors as they make contact wit...
Bathroom vanities come in various materials, styles, and sizes, allowing users to add storage beneath the sinks and ...
Ensure every cooking utensil and pantry item has its own space by following these tips and tricks from professional organizers.
Pill bottles, swabs, toothpaste, and toothbrushes piled on a bathroom counter can make the whole room look sloppy and...
Cabinet hardware is like the icing on a cake: These finishing touches can invigorate the entire kitchen. Swapping out...
Storage space is often at a premium, so vacuum storage bags can come in very handy—whether you’re storing food in the...
A fresh coat of paint can make kitchen cabinets look like new. Using a quality paint sprayer can help you achieve pro...
If a full-on kitchen renovation isn’t in the cards right now, you can still give your cook space an impressive new lo...
If your kitchen needs a makeover, but you lack the funds or time for a costly renovation, consider simply painting ki...
The bulk of a kitchen’s essentials—pots and pans, dishware and utensils, canned and dry goods—is stored in its cabine...
One fundamental rule applies to the installation of just about anything: If you get the first piece right, the others...
Q: The white oil-based paint coat on my office cabinet has yellowed in recent months. Is it possible to reverse the y...
When a wall of cabinets make up at least a quarter of your kitchen, new cabinets hold the power to create an entirely new look and feel. And, luckily, such a tran...
Give your kitchen an exciting new look with one of these cool, clean paint shades, perfect for cabinets.
Kitchen islands are the workhorses of a busy kitchen, but they also inevitably become a place where family and friends gather before and after mealtime. Whether t...
Most of us spend the majority of our kitchen cleaning time focusing on the big three—sink, counters, and floors. It's...
Does your kitchen look like it’s past its prime? Renovating a kitchen can be an overwhelming and costly prospect, and sometimes it can be tough just figuring out ...
Q: We’re remodeling our kitchen and need to install upper cabinets that are low enough to comfortably reach the shelv...
While it’s hard to match the natural beauty of solid wood, it’s an undeniably pricey option. Fortunately, for many pr...
Want to update your kitchen but don't have the budget for a complete renovation? You're certainly not alone. Here's a...
Whether your bathroom vanity has gone dingy with heavy use and exposure to moisture, or it’s just looking dated, pain...
It’s a dilemma shared by many homeowners: Yes, those tired Formica countertops and cabinet doors in the kitchen or ba...
Once in great a while, a style comes along that captures such a wide audience that its popularity is, well, unshakabl...
Q: A few wooden surfaces in my home interior could use painting. What’s the best paint for wood—water- or oil-based? ...
Kitchen cabinets, thanks to their close proximity to the stovetop, are natural hotspots for grease. Ideally, you’re c...
Q: Our kitchen is ready for a refresh, starting with a new color for the cabinets. What’s the best paint for kitchen ...
If you’ve been thinking about tackling some home improvement projects this summer, don’t delay! The dog days of summe...
When it’s time to finish a wood-based project, your options tend to seem at one end of the spectrum or the other: cho...
In any home, no matter its age or design, the kitchen always seem to serve as the hub of daily activity—a gathering s...
An outdated kitchen puts a damper on daily meal prep and entertaining, but a full-on kitchen renovation is rarely in ...
When you've already filled your bathroom's medicine cabinet and limited under-sink space with extra toiletries, a sur...
Hang on a second: Before you decide to take on the hassle and expense of a full-fledged kitchen renovation, consider ...
You don’t need unlimited funds to put a stopper on overflowing kitchen cabinets. These 11 DIYs can transform even the most cluttered cupboard into an organization...
Is your kitchen looking a little worse for wear? Instead of committing to the expense of replacing rundown kitchen ca...
Cabinets play an important role in the kitchen and occupy much of its real estate, going a long way toward defining b...
Bad cabinetry is like bad pizza: it has no place in anyone's kitchen. Dark, dingy, and outdated cabinetry can age an otherwise attractive kitchen. And because cab...
Of all the reasons to appreciate solid wood cabinets, there may be none more appealing than their virtually endless c...
For Mat and Anna Nicholson, husband and wife with three houses' worth of DIY renovation under their belts, a tiny kit...
Overseeing a renovation job is similar in many ways to conducting an orchestra. If one section of the ensemble isn't ...
Life works better when it’s organized. Customize your kitchen with specialty cabinet organizers to suit your specific needs and work habits. Smart storage solutio...
Kitchen cabinets are opened and closed more often than the front door is. Such frequent use—along with leakage, spill...
In nearly every kitchen remodel that involves cabinets of standard dimensions, you're left with at least one gap betw...
Add storage to your bathroom—and in the process, give the space a jolt of fresh style—by installing a medicine cabine...
If you're looking to give your kitchen a facelift, look no further than the cabinets. Whether they store food, plates, appliances, or all three, cabinets often ta...
Here are some things to think about when you want to hang kitchen cabinets. Start by hanging your upper cabinets so ...
Here's how to dress up an old kitchen with new cabinet doors. Use a fine-grade plywood, such as birch, for the new d...
Are your kitchen cabinets dated and worn? Or maybe they’re just too dark for your taste. New cabinets can be a costly...
No matter how big your kitchen is, you never seem to have enough cabinet space. In a small kitchen where space is at ...
When it comes to painting cabinets, I know there are a lot of opinions and methods out there. But after I painted my ...
Books have been written about making kitchen cabinets—and one could be written about buying them, too. But there are ...
Cabinetry is commonplace in kitchens, bathrooms, and often home offices and family rooms. But while durability, style...
Installing base cabinets is a process that follows the basic rules of carpentry — the final results should be straigh...
Medicine cabinets provide efficient storage in a room where space tends to be at a premium. If you’re in the market f...
Replacing cabinet hardware is an easy and inexpensive way to give your kitchen a little facelift. But even a quick fi...
Thinking about giving your dated kitchen a new appearance? Fortunately, there is a cost-effective alternative to repl...
Illuminate every corner and recess of your kitchen for maximum utility and improved aesthetics.
One of the last things considered when shopping for kitchen cabinets is the hardware. But kitchen cabinet hardware can make a big impact on the look and feel of n...
If you’ve ever designed or remodeled a kitchen, you know there are an overwhelming number of decisions to make with r...
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...
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...
Refinishing cabinets is one of the best ways to give your old, ho-hum kitchen a fresh new look, and it can make a big...
Building a cabinet looks easy. After all, it’s just a box with a door. It only becomes difficult if you want it to lo...
You’re stuck with a small bathroom. Well, that doesn’t necessarily mean you can't fit in everything you need. Where s...
New kitchen cabinets will likely be your biggest expenditure and will also determine the tone and functionality of yo...
The first things we chose during our eight-hour selections appointment for our new construction home were our kitchen...
If your kitchen feels a little crowded and cramped, the solution starts with your cabinets. LISTENListen to BOB VILA ...
In-Stock and Semi-Stock Kitchen Cabinet OptionsReady-to-assemble open-frame and pre-assembled kitchen cabinets are ea...
There may be no easier or more affordable way to give your old kitchen a brand-new look!
Cabinet replacement can be expensive. Here are fourteen examples of how a coat of paint can do the trick—for less.
Our 20-year-old cabinets were showing their age. The lacquer finish had gummed up around the handles and pulls, and t...
Don't miss 11 Great Alternatives to Traditional Kitchen CabinetsThere are hundreds of companies who will gladly sell ...
Whether you're buying new or upgrading the kitchen cabinet doors you already have, there are a few things to consider...
One of the easiest ways to update your kitchen or bath cabinets—and add pizzaz—is to swap out the old hardware for ne...
Bob and carpenter Bob Ryley install the restored door hardware, and artist Kim Sweet faux finishes the mantle in the den, taking as inspiration a piece of Bob’s f...
Bob reviews the progress of his western red cedar custom fence, designed to provide privacy and block the carport from the neighbors’ view.
Bob tours the showroom with the founder’s great-granddaughter, and then visits the factory to see how the vitreous china is manufactured.
Bob reviews the Victorian design elements of his front-corner porch and the interior columns that echo the exterior ones, and then watches the turn-of-the-century...
Bob visits a Lancaster, PA, custom cabinetry factory where his kitchen cabinets are being made, then reviews plans for his kitchen layout.
In the dining room, carpenter Bob Ryley installs a chair rail and works with carpenter Danny Ruffini on the glass doors that will be added to the corner cupboard—...
The house's two chimneys are repaired, allowing the installation of a gas fireplace insert, and basement family-room cabinets are completed.
Carpet tiles are installed in the basement, and experts discuss storage and organizing solutions for the basement and master bedroom.
Bob meets with Jack Ballantine to discuss and install Maple kitchen cabinets.
Bob works with Bob and Dan Gerry to install kitchen sink fixtures. Then the ceiling fan is put in and a Square D All House Surge Arrester is installed.
Gam Danziger from Craftline Cabinets reviews the assembly of the contemporary Cherry kitchen cabinets being installed in the penthouse apartment.
Bob watches over the installation of a few bathroom fixtures, including a custom vanity countertop and undermount sinks from Toto USA, as well as an acrylic soaki...
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...
Ernie Wernecke of Princeton Custom Cabinetry shows Bob how to customize the vanity countertop so it fits snugly against a bulging wall.
Carlos Leuchtmann of Blue Ridge Plumbing joins Bob to install a faucet and handles from the Moen Kingsley line.
Bob meets with Dave Boniello from Simplex Industries to discuss the custom modular kitchen being built and installed at the factory.
Darcie Miller from Wellborn Cabinets is on the site of the modern Colonial project house to talk about the kitchen's design.
John Wellborn (from Wellborn Cabinets) and carpenter Paul Anderson join Bob for the kitchen cabinet installation.
Carpenter Paul Anderson joins Bob to hang corner cabinets in the kitchen of the modern Colonial project house.
Paul Anderson attaches pre-finished crown molding around the kitchen cabinets in the modern Colonial project house.
Bob visits with Brian Stowell at the Crown Point Cabinet factory in Claremont, NH.
Carpenters Bob Ryley and Pat Cloutier are installing the Crown Point cabinets in the kitchen.
Ryley installs the built-in vanity from Crown Point Cabinetry in the downstairs master bath.
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.
Thomas Bump of Fine Custom Cabinetry shows Bob the Maple and hardwood panel cabinets that were built specifically for the Brownstone kitchen.
Bob meets plumber Charlie Delvecchio of Cape Plumbing at the ranch-style affordable home in Mashpee, Massachusetts.
The huge space that is the kitchen of the Manhattan Brownstone has received its finishing touches. Bob tours.
Mark Van Sickle (from Merillat) installs the hardware on the cabinets destined for the kitchen in the Victorian restoration project house.
Bob tours the master bathroom, noticing the finishing touches and pointing out the features. Also, Bob checks out the Finlandia sauna, before reviewing te Crysta...
John Tasker (from Aristokraft) shows Bob the kitchen cabinets being used in the project, and contractor Sam Cousins goes over the installation process.
Bob looks over the shoulders of Rick and Brian (from Star Granite Interiors), as they install a granite vanity top in the first-floor bathroom.
Bob observes, and assists with, the installation of Cherry cabinets, a Northland refrigerator, and a wine storage system.
In Colonial Williamsburg, Bob visits a cabinetmakers' shop, where traditional methods of building furniture are still in practice.
Bob confers with carpenters David Ives and Brian Dauphinee, as they install cabinet boxes in the curved wall of the loft conversion project.
Bob visits Todd Allen's cabinet shop, where he helps to mill and assemble the cabinets for the loft conversion project.
Bob gives assistance to carpenter Todd Allen, who is building a bookcase for the built-in cabinet array.
Bob checks in with Greg Rockland, the plumber installing a marble countertop in the loft conversion unit.
Bob confers with carpenters Bob Ryley and David Ives, as they construct and install cabinets in the loft conversion unit.
Bob highlights the long curved wall in the loft's hallway. The wall provides a great deal of storage, and serves as a divider between the private and public space...
A collaborating architect for the loft conversion project, Lisa Shire, explains the design principles behind, and practical benefits of, the built-storage compart...
Bob and carpenter Bob Ryley put up a grab bar in the bathroom to facilitate a wheelchair-bound person's maneuvering.
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.
Carpenter Bob Ryley works on the mahogany deck, while new kitchen appliances are installed and the lighting and cabinets undergo examination.
The second home in the Elmwood project, a Colonial Revival, is complete, after the second-floor bathroom gets a new vanity, new doors for the laundry closet, and ...
Cabinetry and countertops are brought in for this attic conversion project, and fiber-optic lighting is installed.
Bob and contractor Ed Weller check out the open pantry shelves made of Surell.
Bob helps in the process of joining the lengths of wood that will be installed in the kitchen.
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 purcha...
Bob works with the homeowners, who are stripping old paint off an antique cabinet. On top of the chemicals used to loosen the paint, they discuss the several safe...
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 home...
Bob helps cabinetmaker Brian Comeaux custom-build a cabinet for the dining room.
The newly built china cabinet is installed. The unit was constructed in several peices, so it would fit through the front door. Several final cuts and adjustments...
Bob meets with contractor Bill Wilcox, who is assembling the bathroom vanities, giving them legs and a toekick.
Bob helps Steven Nyz install a Surell one-piece vanity top and sink. No screws or nails are used, just some silicone caulk. Surell is totally non-porous, making i...
Bob meets with restoration contractor Richard Marks to discuss the built-in-place kitchen cabinets. Richard explains the floor plan and appliance placement.
Contractor Tom Drobitsch explains the kitchen layout before installing an innovative custom cabinet system.
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 plat...
Bob visits the Boston Design Center, where he learns about European kitchen design. Europeans view kitchen cabinets as furniture. Lower cabinets are usually movab...
Bob meets with Ryley to discuss the site-built, built-in cabinets of birch plywood. Ryley demonstrates many of the cuts and jigs used in crafting the cabinets, an...
Bob observes plumbing contractor Steve Bottazzi install a lavatory (faucet and sink) in a bathroom vanity.
Bob looks on as Pat Malone, a cabinet installer from the Boston Design Center, installs European-style kitchen cabinets.
Since the bathroom has been gutted, plumbers begin to install new fixtures.
Bob helps carpenter-contractor Bob Ryley install a new one-piece acrylic vanity.
New cabinet doors, which have been made in the workshop, are installed in the project house kitchen in order to dress up the old cabinets.
Bob demonstrates how to fabricate off-site, and install on-site, wooden kitchen cabinet panels.
General contractor Ron Gan explains the advantages of metal wall studs, as the studs are cut and installed in the kitchen, complete with plywood backing plates fo...
Carpentry contractor Bob Ryley builds a bathroom vanity, as Bob goes over some of the floor work with artisan Terry Maiche.
Bob finds an authentic iron fence for the front yard and watches as the welder installs it using the arc welding process. Next, Bob heads inside to join general c...
Custom-built base cabinets and laminate countertops are installed in the kitchen of the coach house.
Bob helps general contractor Tim Berky put a solid-core cherry-veneer door on its bronze butt hinges, and install matching door hardware.
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 leve...
