Kitchen Remodeling
Kitchen Remodeling Guides
Guides to planning a kitchen remodel, from layout and cabinets to budgets and timelines, so you can plan the project ahead.
Contingency Budget Explained for a Home Remodel
A contingency budget is money set aside for unforeseen costs: HUD's definition, how its 203(k) program sizes one…
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Building Inspections Check Work Before It Is Covered and Again at the End
What building inspections are and which stages they check, from footings and rough-in work to insulation and the…
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Luxury Vinyl Plank vs Engineered Hardwood: Water, Wear and Repair Compared
Luxury vinyl plank and engineered hardwood compared on the same points, construction, water, refinishing, feel and cleaning, with…
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Kitchen Island Types: Island, Peninsula, Waterfall and Seating Options
Kitchen island types and options: standard island, peninsula, waterfall island and seating layouts compared on the same points.
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How Long Does a Tankless Water Heater Last, and What Signs Point to Replacement?
Tankless water heater lifespan as ENERGY STAR and a home builders' study report it, signals that replacement is…
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Open Floor Plans Change Fire Spread, Cooking Air and Daylight
Open floor plans explained: what UL's fire research says about fire spread and escape time, cooking air, daylight…
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Hidden Remodeling Costs: Five Places Surprises Come From
Hidden remodeling costs explained: low allowances, conditions found behind walls, items missing from an estimate, changes after signing.
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Two Ways to Measure a Home, and Which One a Remodel Needs
Listed square footage and the wall-to-wall measurements a remodel needs are different numbers. How home size is reported…
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