The information in Kitchen Remodeling is geared to professionals. Culled from the best articles in Fine Homebuilding magazine, it's the go-to resource for builders, remodelers, and the building trades.Everything to remodel a kitchen from top bottom. Kitchen Remodeling brings a lot to the table in helping to plan and complete a remodel without costly missteps. It's where pros turn for sound advice on every aspect of a makeover, from opening up a small kitchen to getting appliances to fit, to building an island, a corner nook, or the perfect pantry.An in-depth look at those all-important cabinets. Every aspect of a remodel is critical whether you're talking countertops, flooring, or ventilation, but kitchen cabinets consume the lion's share of attention. A good portion of Kitchen Remodeling addresses this concern with must-know information that covers: Quick cabinet upgradesA buyer's guide to kitchen cabinetsInstalling stock cabinetsInstalling cabinets in tight spacesA faster, easier approach to custom cabinetsHow to install inset cabinet door

Real estate, building, and remodeling surveys reveal that the one project likely to give you a 100 percent return on the dollars invested is a kitchen remodel. And whether the project is as involved as gutting the room back to the wall studs or as simple as applying a fresh coat of paint, each project is an investment in your home’s value and, ultimately, in your enjoyment of using the space. Remodeling a kitchen is a big job, but it’s not so big that anyone – with the right guidance and understanding – couldn’t feel comfortable tackling at least some parts of the job. Kitchen Remodeling For Dummies is the reference tool to use if you Want to use the kitchen more efficiently Want to replace outdated, energy-gobbling appliances and gadgets Have attempted at least one or two home repair projects Are comfortable using both power and hand tools and probably own a few of each Want to know how a project should be done and then hire someone to do it. The kitchen in today’s home has become a focal point for the family, as well as for entertaining. For those reasons, you want the room to be as functional as possible, without breaking your bankbook. With Kitchen Remodeling For Dummies in hand, you'll get the lowdown on the following topics and more: The kitchen remodeling process (knowing this makes you a smarter consumer) Critical design issues Working with the pros: architect, designer, contractor Establishing a budget and sticking with it Evaluating your plumbing, electrical, and ventilation systems Selecting and installing cabinets and countertops Choosing sinks, faucets, and appliances Working on walls, windows, and floors Hot trends and easy upgrades This handy guide shows you how to take your kitchen (no matter what shape it’s in now) and remodel it so that it not only fits your wants and needs but also becomes a room you can be proud to use and show off.

Kіtсhеnѕ rеmаіn the mоѕt popular rооm іn thе hоuѕе to renovate. It'ѕ а bіg job, bоth іn terms оf cost аnd рrоjесt ѕсаlе. Thе fіrѕt ѕtер whеn remodeling your kіtсhеn іѕ deciding whаt уоu really want. Thеrе аrе ѕо mаnу іdеаѕ аbоut kіtсhеn rеmоdеlіng, ѕtаrts frоm rерlасіng саbіnеt sink, applying new flооrіngѕ, аnd many more.More thаn аnу rооm іn thе hоuѕе, thе kіtсhеn nееdѕ to bе рrасtісаl аnd funсtіоnаl. Thіnk аbоut hоw уоu use уоur сurrеnt kіtсhеn tо іdеntіfу уоur рrіоrіtіеѕ fоr thе rеmоdеlеd ѕрасе. What wоrkѕ and what dоеѕn't? Gіvе соnѕіdеrаblе thought to thе lауоut оf thе rооm аnd аѕѕеѕѕ what wіll wоrk bеѕt for уоur hоuѕеhоld.Whеnеvеr possible, mаkе uѕе оf the classic wоrk trіаnglе. Arrаngе the ѕіnk, rеfrіgеrаtоr, and ѕtоvе (thе thrее fеаturеѕ used thе most) іn а trіаngulаr раttеrn. Thіѕ іѕ gеnеrаllу considered tо be thе mоѕt соnvеnіеnt setup bесаuѕе іt saves unnесеѕѕаrу ѕtерѕ.Alѕо, thіnk about hоw many реорlе uѕuаllу wоrk in thе kitchen аt thе same time. If іt'ѕ more thаn one, уоu mіght want to incorporate mоrе thаn оnе wоrkѕtаtіоn. Or, іf thеrе'ѕ еnоugh ѕрасе, consider аddіng аn іѕlаnd or рurсhаѕе а whееlеd саrt thаt саn bе mоvеd around the rооm and рut аwау whеn not іn uѕе.Sometime, а kitchen lооkѕ mоnоtоnе bесаuѕе tоо muсh kitchen еlеmеntѕ you see іn your kitchen. Hоw to mаkе а kіtсhеn more ѕtunnіng? You саn аdd fосаl point whісh is ѕоmеthіng thаt mаkеѕ your еуеѕ wаntѕ tо see іt for lоng tіmе. It mау be а vase оf flowers, а kіtсhеn bеnсh wіth beautiful ѕmаll ріllоwѕ, and оthеr ԛuіеtеr оr eye-pleasing details. A fосаl роіnt wіll dіѕtrасt еvеrу реrѕоn whо ѕееѕ уоur kіtсhеn.

In 1953, House, "The kitchen is losing one of its four walls." Ensuing decades have unleashed a regular Jericho, to the point where I have a hard time recalling a custom-built house whose kitchen is not integrated into the living area, its walk-around island the Corian (or stainless, or marble) Mecca of family and friends. Growing up, I didn't know anyone with a great room. Our mothers disappeared into smallish, constrained spaces fitted cabinetry above, linoleum underfoot, appliances cheek-to-jowl on the counter and emerged sometime later to announce "Dinner!" (Multiple times, with increasing decibel levels.) Today, the kitchen holds such allure, I have to browbeat guests to move down to the sofa after dinner. As early as the 1930s, Frank Lloyd Wright dubbed the kitchen the "workroom" of the house, and created airy, open-plan designs for House Willey and House Jacobs. The rest of the country caught up about 50 years later, just as women were fleeing hearth and home for the workplace. The larger living area encouraged quality family time, while the perfection of the extractor hood kept the smell of the fish from wafting.

Both an idea guide and a hands-on remodeling book, this illustrated volume takes readers step-by-step through the process of designing, planning, and executing the remodeling of their kitchens. 300+ photos & illustrations.

Put on your grubbies, get out your tools, and get ready to tackle home repairs and improvements with the goof-proof instructions in this guide that combines the best of nine For Dummies home improvement books in one comprehensive volume. Whether you’re an accomplished do-it-yourselfer or a novice, the easy-to-follow instructions, complete with photos and illustrations, will guide you through: Basic home maintenance and improvement projects from the foundation to the roof, including windows, doors, and electrical repairs and replacements Painting and wallpapering Bathroom and kitchen remodeling, including installing cabinets, countertops, fixtures, and appliances Carpentry, woodworking and flooring Plumbing, including unclogging fixtures and fixing leaky faucets Want to spruce up bedroom? Spiff up the kitchen? Shore up the porch? Build stairs? Replace creaky doors and drafty windows? Make the most of your space? Inside or out, major renovation or minor repair, the how-to is all right here. Think about it—if you do just one project yourself instead of calling a plumber, electrician, painter, handyman, or other service person, you’ve saved far more than the cost of this book! And you’ll have it on hand to guide you through the next project!

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