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Home improvement and renovation tips

How to paint and update kitchen cabinets

Your kitchen cabinets just don't work. Well rip 'em out and start over.Wait a minute. Is it just the style that's bothering you? If you like your current layout and the carcasses (the boxes) are in good shape, you may be able to reface your cabinets for a fraction of the time and cost of ...

Six tips to install kitchen cabinets

Some tips to help you put in cabinets easier.Measure twice before ordering.Floors are rarely perfectly level, but your cabinets should be. If you start at the floor's high spot, you'll need to shim most of the cabinets -- easier than starting low and scribing and cutting the bases. But if the floor varies by an ...

How to install a dishwasher

Hmmm, where to put it? The closer to the sink the better; there's less plumbing, and dish clean-up is easier, since you can rinse and load in one movement. Make sure there's enough room in front of the dishwasher to open the door (at least two feet), and avoid placing it directly opposite or kitty ...

Make your own butcher block – finishing steps

Last time we glued together your butcher block. When it's dry, cut the finished block to length, and sand any uneven places on the surface. If you can get access to a surface planer, you'll save a lot of time and elbow grease.You're going to finish the top and sides with a food-safe oil, but ...

Ways to fight mold and mildew

With all that moisture hanging around in your bathroom, mold and mildew (those kissin' cousins in the fungus family) are bound to find cozy little homes in cracks and crevices. The nasty stuff isn't good for your health, so here's a few things you can do to avoid it.If you've already got it, clean it. ...

Ceramic tiles… can you do it?

If you'd like to decorate your floor with ceramic tiles, you have a bunch of decisions ahead of you: color, style, types and designs. But first, you need to decide whether you'll do it yourself.Laying ceramic tile is painstaking... one of those jobs that requires lots of boring, detailed work before you see any results. ...

20 ways to find space in your kitchen

Kitchen too small? Here are some ideas to start off your brainstorming.1. Install lazy Susans. They're still practical.2. Try new-fangled storage options, like pullout pantries or rollout drawers.3. Make recesses for paper towel holders and plastic/foil/wax paper dispensers.4. Get a cordless phone. It's handy for you, but other users can stay out of your way.5. ...