TOH editors learn the hard way—by renovating our own homes. Here, multimedia editor Alex Bandon redoes her garden apartment, one affordable DIY project at a time
Before I even moved in, I painted the cabinets, following a TOH step-by-step, how to paint kitchen cabinets. I changed the hardware to hidden European hinges and modern silver pulls. Over time, I also replaced the old dishwasher with a newer one I got for $20 on eBay, and I picked a fruity green color for the walls and backsplash to play off the orange counters rather than trying to fight them. The result is a brighter, happier kitchen.
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