Refurbishing an Older Formica Kitchen Counter Top
I have a very old counter top in my kitchen (1970s) and I would like to redo it. It is a laminated top and it is coming up on the edges and is stained terribly. I cannot afford a new one, so I would like to see if anyone knows of a way to redo the old one.
Renovating Your Kitchen on Budget
This is a guide about renovating your kitchen on a budget. Updating any room in your home can be a pricey adventure, but the kitchen is especially difficult to do inexpensively. Finding ways to purchase appliances for less or saving on labor costs can add up to big savings.
How to Install & Replace a Garbage Disposer
This short video series features Joe Wise, owner of Built Wise Construction, teaching you how to replace a broken garbage disposal. Be sure to watch the related videos for additional steps and more garbage disposal replacement tips.
In this informative video series, Hans Vatter from The Handyman Extraordinaire explains step-by-step how to replace a dishwasher. Be sure to watch the related videos for the additional steps and more dishwasher replacement tips.
Garden Pots for the Kitchen Counter
I use an oval metal planter that has a plastic lining by my kitchen sink for my hand soap container, dishwashing soap container, stoppers, and scrubbers. They are all in one place and in a decorative container.
Health Concerns With Painted Countertops
Are there any issues with food preparations on the painted countertops, especially with the use of Envirotex or the poly?
This is a guide about uses for wax paper. Wax paper can be found in most household kitchens. It's very useful for use in food preparation and storage. However, it can also be helpful with crafts and other things around the house.
My kitchen cabinets are mocha colored. What color granite countertop would go well with them?
Adding Molding to Laminate Cabinet Doors
Before painting laminate cabinet doors in a kitchen, I would really like to add trim to make the flat surfaces look more like real wood. Is this possible? And how do I do it?
Using Peel and Stick Tiles on a Countertop
I live in an old home and can't financially replace my countertops with Formica or the other normal ways. I found some peel and stick tiles at our local home improvement store.
Removing a Rusted Bolt Under Kitchen Faucet
We are trying to replace our kitchen faucet, but one of the bolts to hold it in place underneath is rusted so badly WD40 won't loosen it at all. Any suggestions welcome. We are trying to do this on our own without an expensive plumber bill.
I have cappuccino colored cupboards, the flooring is a medium brown laminate with light brown grooves going threw, and my walls are a light brownish color with a burnt orange accent. I need to know what color quartz countertops to get.
Mounting a Spice Rack on Your Wall
This is a guide about mounting a spice rack on your wall. Putting your spices on a spice rack is a great way to organize your spices. A wall mounted rack keeps them out of the way yet still convenient.
Take Photo of Tile Design to Assist Installer
I recently hired a professional tile layer to install the tile back splash in my kitchen. I decided to lay out my tiles on the floor in the design that I wanted. I then took a photo of the layout to show to the installer.
Painting a Laminate Counter Top
This is a guide about painting kitchen countertops. There are numerous ways to update your kitchen. If your countertop is still in good shape, consider painting it instead of replacing it.
Sink Cover to Maximize Counter Space
My husband constructed two wooden cutting boards to fit my double sink to increase my counter space. The stove is to the left of the double sink; there is no space to the left of the stove for cooking preparation.
Since I can't see outside while doing the dishes, I can at least enjoy my pretties. This board was 3 inches wide and $.30 per foot, at 6 feet it was only $1.80, and the cans were free, with the contact paper $.50 for a roll of 50 feet.
Painting or Refinishing Kitchen Cabinets
I need some advice on re-finishing or painting my kitchen cabinets. Here's a look at my kitchen. What do you think I should do with these cabinets?I have no style, just want something that looks good.
I have a small galley type kitchen. I am painting my cabinets light gray, the trim white, and walls sunny yellow. The cabinet hardware is flat black and the countertops are black. I have one stretch of cabinets 11' long and the other, between stove and fridge, is approximately 5' long.
Prepping Older Kitchen Cabinets for Painting
I need to paint some 60s vintage kitchen cabinets. They are "custom" oak veneer plywood. There has been some delamination on some of the doors and drawer fronts. What would be the best way to fill these damaged areas prior to priming and painting?
I painted the kitchen this weekend and wanted a new look. I had a bright idea that makes the room look bigger. Instead of having the table in the middle of the room, I placed it in the corner.
Putting Tiling Over Laminate Countertop
I am interested in putting ceramic tiles over my laminate kitchen counters and backsplash. How can you do this?
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Painting a Faux Granite Formica/Laminate Counter Tops
I wanted to share my personal experience and tips for any of you considering doing this. I researched this project thoroughly before I actually took the plunge, and in my opinion, this method produced the best results.
Real estate sales might not be the most popular form of revenue this year, but it does feel good to know that some renovation costs are recovered during the resale of a home. In a poor economy people are more apt to renovate than relocate, but when the economy gains strength and homes go on the market, the owners may begin to wonder, "If I sink the money into renovations, am I really going to get that money back in a higher resale?
I just wanted to comment on painting kitchen cupboard laminate doors. We'd bought a 2nd hand kitchen a few years ago and the doors were a horrible and a bland pale blue colour, but the carcasses were in excellent condition and much better than some budget units that we could have bought new.
A Beautiful, Unique Kitchen Makeover
After sanding, priming, painting and adding antique silverware to my twenty year old, dark, dull and just plain outdated kitchen cabinets, putting in new counter tops, new appliances and painting the walls, I now have a beautiful, unique kitchen that I am proud to say was done by ME!
