15 Beautiful Kitchen Countertop Ideas and Designs

Andrea RuggYour kitchen countertop is more than just a place to prep meals—it sets the tone for the...

How To Clean Butcher Block Surfaces

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Before & After: Multifunctional Kitchen Designs

For gatherings large and small, a large cased opening where a wall had separated the kitchen and dining...

10 Refrigerator Efficiency Tips To Save Energy and Money

Your refrigerator works non-stop to keep your food fresh and safe to consume, making it one of the...

How To Assemble RTA Cabinets

Courtesy KokeenaReady-to-assemble (RTA) cabinets are a cost-effective and DIY-friendly option for homeowners looking to upgrade their kitchen. When...

How To Dispose of Cooking Oil and Grease

iStockProperly disposing of cooking oil and grease is crucial for maintaining a healthy home environment and protecting your...

How To Remove Scratches From Stainless Steel

iStock Many modern appliances, including dishwashers, refrigerators, range hoods, and toaster ovens, come with sleek stainless steel finishes. But while the material...

How to Organize a Pantry

Nat ReaIt’s no surprise the National Association of Home Builders found that 85 percent of home buyers considered...

6 Best Under-Sink Water Filters (2025 Guide)

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How To Build a 3D Cube Cutting Board

Project detailsSkill3 out of 5ModerateCostFree and upEstimated Time4 hoursWith its eye-catching optical illusion, a 3D cube cutting board...

Cabinet Material Science: Why European Particle Board Outlasts American Plywood

The American preference for plywood cabinets faces increasing challenge from European-engineered particle board, with laboratory tests showing 3-5x...

How To Design a Kitchen Garden

Eric KelleyThis article appeared in the Summer 2022 issue of This Old House Magazine. A kitchen garden is...

Kitchen for Culinary Enthusiasts: Adapting Professional Standards for Home Use

Creating a truly exceptional kitchen for the serious culinary enthusiast requires fundamentally rethinking the traditional approach to residential...

Marble Accent Trends to Try in Your Home

This article appeared in the Nov/Dec 2020 issue of This Old House Magazine.Stains and scratches can make marble...

All About Ready-to-Assemble Cabinets

TheRTAStore.comFor every successful kitchen remodel, many more never make it past the dreamy, dog-eared-magazine phase. And for good...

All About Induction Cooking Technology

Home technology Ross Trethewey walks through the benefits of induction cooktop technology.Induction cooking offers faster cooking times, improved...

How To Keep Your Garbage Disposal Running Smoothly

iStockA garbage disposal is a hardworking kitchen appliance that often goes unnoticed until something goes wrong. To keep...

All About Concrete Countertops

Sally Chance/GAP PhotosConcrete countertops have become an increasingly popular choice for homeowners looking to add a unique, customizable...

How to Make a Galley Kitchen Look Bigger

Jacob Snavely/Courtesy JMorris Design LLCThe very mention of a galley kitchen may cause some folks to send out...

Creative Spice Rack Ideas

Nat ReaPart of the fun of having colorful jars of seasonings around is organizing and exhibiting them creatively....

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