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This cabinetry is by British company Chalon via Flickr.

How to Clean Kitchen Cabinetry

Posted by Chaya Kurtz | May 23, 2013

Your kitchen cabinets are exposed to grease, dirt, finger prints, sticky stuff, and the occasional projectile meatball. Ouch. That kind of stinks, because you paid a lot for them, right?...


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Contact Paper Picks to Cover Ugly Cabinets

Posted by Chaya Kurtz | Jan 08, 2013

I love my apartment. It's not perfect, but I love it. The building is well-managed; the floors are hardwood; there is plenty of light. My kitchen, though, needs some love. Yes,...


This photo illustrates how adding glass to plain wood panel can drastically change the look. (Photo: istockphoto.com)

Cheap Kitchen Cabinet Upgrades That Look Expensive

Posted by Philip Schmidt | Nov 21, 2012

In the hierarchy of kitchen remodeling, replacing cabinets is king—no other improvement does more to transform both the look and function of the space. At the same time, all-new...


Inspectors stand before freshly installed cabinets in a FEMA trailer. Photo credit: Bicknell/FEMA.

12 Common Cabinet Installation Mistakes

Posted by Laura Foster-Bobroff | Jul 02, 2012

One of the biggest causes of delays in project completion for kitchen renovations comes from mistakes related to the installation of kitchen cabinetry. Here’s a list of ways to...


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Choosing and Using a Power Drill

Posted by Laura Foster-Bobroff | Nov 10, 2011

If you're someone who's always been intimidated by power tools, you're missing out on a resource that can make carpentry projects and repairs take up less time and energy. Even if you...


Thinking of creating your own art show? Well now you know which fasteners to use to hang heavy pictures. Photo: Rob React/Flickr

Use the Right Anchor to Prevent Falling Art and Shelving

Posted by Laura Foster-Bobroff | Oct 27, 2011

Ever try to hang a heavily-framed picture with a small brad nail, only to come home and find it has fallen to the floor? Or worse...you installed shelving, piled on the books, then...


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What is builder grade?

Posted by Laura Foster-Bobroff | Oct 06, 2011

"Builder grade" or "contractor grade" is defined as inexpensive products made from low-grade materials, as opposed to quality grade or custom grade materials that are more durable....


A fridge with wifi and apps by Samsung. Photo: Samsung.com

High Tech Kitchens of the Future

Posted by Lee Anne Culpepper | Sep 28, 2011

What does the future hold for kitchen design? With the technology available today, such as robot vacuum cleaners, refrigerators that have built in computers on the door, microwaves...