Kitchen Remodel & Repair
Browse guides for remodeling your kitchen, including cabinet and countertop tips, to boost your home's value—and learn how to do simple kitchen repairs.
Explore Kitchen Remodel & Repair
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How to Install a Kitchen Faucet and Give Your Kitchen a New Look
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Induction vs. Gas Cooktops: Which Is Right for You and Your Home?
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What Is an Induction Cooktop? All the Pros and Cons to Know
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35 Kitchen Remodel Ideas, From Small DIY Projects to Gut Renovations
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How to End a Backsplash on an Open Wall: 12 Smart Ways
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Apron Sink vs. Farmhouse Sink: Everything You Need to Know
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How to Get Rid of Garbage Disposal Smells
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How Much Does an Outdoor Kitchen Cost?
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How to Uninstall a Dishwasher in 6 Simple Steps
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How to Fix a Slow Sink Drain: 7 Methods
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A Beginner's Guide to DIY Kitchen Remodeling on a Budget
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Best Paint Finish For Kitchen Walls and Cabinets
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How to Paint a Kitchen
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13 Best Materials for Kitchen Sinks
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These 8 Hacks Can Help You Fake a Kitchen Reno
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How Double Sink Plumbing Is Different—and How to Install It
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How to Install a Kitchen Sink
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Kitchen Electrical Code: Everything You Need to Know
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How Professionals Estimate Kitchen Remodeling Costs
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How Deep is a Counter-Depth Refrigerator?
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How to Install a Brick Backsplash in the Kitchen
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Diagnosing Faucet Leaks
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How to Unclog a Sink: 8 Best Methods
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How to Install a Kitchen Sink Drain
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How To Build a DIY Breakfast Nook
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Electrical Circuit Requirements for Kitchens
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7 Best Backsplash Materials
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How to Repair a Clogged Garbage Disposal
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How to Unclog Any Drain
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How to Fix a Leaky Faucet (Cartridge or Compression)
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18 Great DIY Plans for Kitchen Islands
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Solid Glass Backsplash Ideas
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6 Types of Kitchen Islands and How to Choose One
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Kitchen Island Dimension Guide
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5 Types of Kitchen Lighting
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Kitchen Remodel on a Budget: 5 Basics
Garbage Disposal Parts Diagrams
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5 Creative Options for Hanging Kitchen Towels
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Basic Steps of Kitchen Remodeling
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11 Before And After Small Kitchen Remodels
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How to Reseal an Undermount Sink
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How to Install a Range Hood
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How to Install a Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System
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Types of Track Lights For Kitchens
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How To Install a Kitchen Sink Soap Dispenser
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10 Amazing Before and After Kitchen Remodels
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The 9 Best Kitchen Flooring Options for Durable, Low-Maintenance Floors
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4 Inexpensive Options for Kitchen Flooring
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Counter-Depth Appliance Review: Pros and Cons
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Essential Housewares & Appliances
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Kitchen Spacing Rules and Distances
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How Much Does It Cost to Paint Kitchen Cabinets? A Complete Guide
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8 Ways to Update Oak Kitchen Cabinets Without Breaking the Bank
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How to Install Crown Molding on Kitchen Cabinets for a Fresh Look
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Cupboard vs. Cabinet: What’s the Difference?
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How to Remove Kitchen Cabinets: A Step-By-Step Guide
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Painting Kitchen Cabinets: 20 Before and After Pictures
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How to Redo '70s Old Kitchen Cabinets to Look New
How to Replace Cabinet Doors for an Instant Kitchen Upgrade
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How to Mix Knobs and Pulls on Kitchen Cabinets Like a Designer