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How to Get a Sparkling Clean Microwave

It’s super easy to clean this gadget, no matter the level the filth. Follow these easy directions for getting your microwave sparkling clean.

3-Room Remodels That Transform the Home

Exploring three beautiful room remodels to show you how far your budget, style, and DIY skills can go to transform a space, with This Old House DIY Expert & House One’s Jenn Largesse.

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How to Upcycle a Bookcase into a Kitchen Island

How to turn a bookcase into a kitchen island with fresh paint and a new top.

31 New Kitchen and Bath Products: 2020

Shower some love on your home’s most-frequented spaces with these finds from the annual kitchen and bath industry show. We’ve gathered genius gear guaranteed to improve day-to-day life, whether you fancy a hardworking faucet or crave a cool new fridge.

Kitchen Before and After: See This Welcoming Tudor Revival Kitchen

By swapping spaces, a couple gain a bright, welcoming kitchen all set for get-togethers. See all the little details of this stunning Tudor Revival kitchen remodel.

7 Kitchen Flooring Ideas for the Busiest Room in Your House

Picking the ideal kitchen flooring is an important investment in your home. Read on to learn more about the pros and cons of popular kitchen flooring materials.

What to Do if Your Range Vent Hood Leaks Cold Air

Installing Flooring or Cabinets: Which Comes First?

Should you install a kitchen floor before the cabinets?

Running Electricity to Your Kitchen Island

Running electricity to your island shouldn’t be too difficult, especially if you’re taking out the existing cabinets.

Richard Trethewey and Kevin O’Connor work on a garbage disposal
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How to Fix a Garbage Disposal

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to fix a badly jammed garbage disposal.

The Best Backsplash Materials for Your Kitchen

Backsplashes are the decorative focal point of your kitchen. From ceramic tile to wood, here are the best backsplash materials to choose from.

How to Paint a Faux-Marble Countertop

Wondering if you can paint your countertops look like marble? It’s possible. Read these steps for creating a marble effect on your countertops for much less.

All About Kitchens

The kitchen is often called the heart of the home, and for good reason. This high-traffic zone has evolved from a utilitarian workspace, once hidden away from the rest of the house, into a place to connect with family, share informal meals and even entertain guests. It’s also one of the most complex and costly rooms in the house to renovate. Here’s what you need to know about your kitchen.

How to Build a Breakfast Bar

Add more counter space to your kitchen with a breakfast bar.

The Anatomy of a Kitchen Faucet

你的厨房水龙头是最常用的pa之一rts of your kitchen. Here’s what you need to know about it.

How to Fix a Leaky Faucet

Learn about 4 types of faucets, what causes a faucet to drip, and how to repair them.

Plan the Perfect Outdoor Kitchen

There are some important factors to consider when planning your outdoor kitchen.

All About Ceramic Subway Tile

Add visual interest in your bathroom or kitchen with this versatile household staple.

What to Know About Non-Toxic Kitchen Cabinets

Protect your health by choosing one of these non-toxic materials for your cabinets.

How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets Without Sanding

Want to save time on a kitchen update? Consider painting your kitchen cabinets without having to sand them first. Read our tips to learn how.

How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets

Choose the right paint and primer to give your kitchen cabinets a high-quality finish—without breaking your budget.

Read This Before Hiring a Kitchen Designer

You’ve finally decided it’s time to say "goodbye" to those laminate countertops and that puny white refrigerator. Here’s how a professional kitchen designer can help make the kitchen you’ve envisioned come to life

40 Years of Kitchen and Bath Remodel Trends

Forty years feels like half a lifetime ago—and it is. A look back at some of the kitchens and baths TOH has built confirms how times (and tastes) have changed...or have they?

Crush-Worthy Ice Tray

Just in time for summer's dog days, an easy way to cool your drinks

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How to Shorten a Gas Pipe to Fit an Oven

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shortens a gas pipe for a homeowner whose new stove does not fit against the wall because it is getting stuck on the pipe

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How to Install a Water Filter Under the Sink

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey travels to Los Angeles to update a water filter to preserve the look of a retro faucet

Kitchen Before and After: Expanding a Small Kitchen

Several separate rooms unite to create one comfortable food-prep and hangout space with style to spare

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Open House | Kitchen Renovations

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva discusses how kitchen renovations can impact a house budget

Repairing a Cabinet Frame in the Field

When a crack appeared in the panel around a farmhouse-style sink, master cabinet installer Jon Hilgenberg handled it with a simple fix

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Replacing a Kitchen Sink

Give your kitchen a quick update by replacing an old kitchen sink with a new one. Watch as Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner update a kitchen sink.

Valentine's Day Gift Guide | Red-Hot Countertop Appliances

有趣的事实:总需求激增红色home goods and small appliances this time of year. Here are our top Amazon picks for all the chefs, foodies, and coffee lovers in your life

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How to Upgrade to Soft-Close Cabinets

In this edition of DIY Smarts, Ask This Old House carpenter Nathan Gilbert upgrades a kitchen to have soft-close cabinets.