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...

Before & After Kitchen: Making Every Inch Count

This story originally appeared in the Winter 2021 Issue of This Old House Magazine. Bumping out, adding on—big...

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...

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...

Before & After Kitchen: A Farmhouse Refresh

This article appeared in the Fall 2021 issue of This Old House Magazine.Shown: Shaker-style cabinets and two-over-two double-hung...

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 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 Clean a Stainless Steel Sink

Susan GilmoreStainless steel sinks are known for their resilience and longevity. They can resist staining, corrosion, and rust,...

Before and After: Kitchen Island Design Ideas

With 35 1/2 square feet of countertop and seating on two sides, the ample island lets four people...

Before and After Kitchen: A Kitchen Makeover That Lets the Light In

This article appeared in the Summer 2021 issue of This Old House Magazine.Flexibility is fundamental to open-plan success,...

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...

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 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...

Kitchen Space Psychology: How Layout Affects Mood, Productivity and Family Relationships

The kitchen represents far more than a functional space for meal preparation, serving as the emotional and social...

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...

How To Design a Kitchen Garden

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

The Physics of Kitchen Ventilation: CFM Calculations for Modern Cooktops

Proper kitchen ventilation isn't just about removing smoke—it's a complex interplay of fluid dynamics, combustion science, and architectural...

4 Best Paper Towels of 2025 (Tested and Reviewed)

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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...

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