Refurbishing a Fiberglass Sink
I have been using fibreglass sinks in my kitchen, it's been over 10 years now and it has scratches and stains. Is there any way of maybe re-coating or polishing it to make it look new again?
Paint Color Advice for Trim and Floors in Kitchen with Sage Walls, Oak Cabinets and Wood Ceiling
I have dark oak kitchen cabinets, oak floor, darker wood ceilings with sage green walls. I am thinking of painting the trim around the doors, windows, and the floor white or off white. Will that look good or should I leave it?
What Color Should I Paint My Kitchen Walls?
We have black granite countertops, orange tile backsplash and chestnut cabinets with stainless steel handles. I want to paint our walls a sage/putty green or a light gray. Would this look OK? Thank you!
I want to re-finish my oak kitchen cabinets which are in good shape. From what I've read here the liquid sandpaper works best for painting over varnish.
Painting a Faux Finish on Tile Backsplash
I have a neutral color ceramic backsplash in my kitchen. I primed it and used a textured paint. I would like to enhance the look. Can I sponge another color over the base color it is now, or do I have to start over? I am looking to do something very thrifty. Thank you.
Paint Color Advice for a Kitchen with Dark Green Counters and Blonde Cabinets
What color should I paint a kitchen with dark green counter tops and blonde wood cabinets?
Painting a Kitchen Countertop With Back Splash and Trim
Do you have to remove the tile back splash and trim around your kitchen counter or can you paint and seal right over it? Great job on everyone's projects!
Granite Countertops to Coordinate With White Cabinets and Light Cork Flooring
I'm remodeling my kitchen. I'm going to get white cabinets and light colored cork floors. What color granite counter top should I get?
Wood Stain Not Drying on Cabinets
I stripped the stain from cabinets that have quite a bit of age on them. Now that they are stripped, I have applied Minwax stain on them, but the stain is not drying. What did I do wrong and how can I fix my dilemma?
Line Kitchen Cabinets with Vinyl Floor Tiles
Line your kitchen and bathroom cupboards with floor tiles. It looks attractive and it provides easy clean-up. Apply a cork tile to the inside of your kitchen cupboard door to pin take-out menus, shopping lists, tips, anything really.
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.
Building a Corner Support for New Countertops
I am redoing my kitchen and do not like corner cabinets and the way doors open. Plus the area is small and the stove/oven will have to fit next to the 45 degree turn. The problem is what do I build in this corner to support the countertops.
Island Stove Top Results in Grease Splattering on Carpet
My stove top is in the island. Oil splatters over into the carpeted walkway in back of it and also to the right side. I have been tying to figure out what I could put behind the stove that would be easy to take to the kitchen sink for cleaning.
We have recently retired and moved to GA. We purchased a single wide mobile home with a beautiful "stick built" addition. The kitchen however, is just "mobile home" quality. I'd like to paint the cabinets, install a back splash, and "clean it up"!
Restoring the Shine on a Formica Countertop
I used Ajax cleanser to remove a spot on my Formica counter and it has left a dull mark. Is there any way to get the original look of the counter back?
Inexpensive Countertop and Backsplash Ideas
I am looking for cheap kitchen countertop and backsplash ideas.
Are Painted Laminate Countertops as Durable as the Original Finish?
Can you use the counter tops that are painted the same way as the original Formica top? Or are there restrictions?
I have black appliances and am replacing my sink in the island which includes a black cook top. What kind of (color) sink and faucet should I choose. I have medium oak cabinets along the walls, with green cabinets in the island. The countertop will be a black/brown/green granite.
How do I update a kitchen on a limited budget?
Paint Color Ideas for Kitchen Cabinets
I have light green tiles over my kitchen sink and behind my stove. What would be the best colors for my kitchen cabinets?
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!
