Kitchens & Cabinetry
Kitchen remodeling for owners: layout, countertops and cabinets, from stock to semi-custom and custom.
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Comparing Kitchen Countertop Materials and Installation Steps
Granite shrugs off a hot pan, quartz shrugs off red wine, and laminate costs a fraction of either. Five common countertop surfaces compared on heat, stains, seams and sinks, followed by what happens b…
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Upgrading a 1960s or 1970s Kitchen Layout and Systems
A closed-off galley, a soffit over every upper cabinet and two outlets on the counter are the usual starting point in a 1960s or 1970s kitchen. Opening walls, catching up the wiring and plumbing, and …
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Choosing Stock Semi-Custom or Custom Cabinets for Your Home
Cabinets usually take the largest share of a kitchen budget and set the pace of the whole schedule. What separates stock, semi-custom and custom boxes, how to judge construction and finish, and what t…