
Amanda Lecky
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A Cozy Kitchen With More Light, More Function
An open-plan makeover of its cook space preserves a small house's friendly proportions
Outdoor Kitchen Planning Guide
Whether you covet a grill and food-prep station on wheels or a built-in BBQ island with fridge and bar seating, don't hit the home center before reading our expert guide to creating a first-rate backyard cook spot.
39 Budget-Wise Ways to Create Outdoor Rooms
Transform an ordinary outdoor space into an open-air living room that adds value and comfort to your home year-round
Low-Cost Outdoor Kitchen Alternatives
Assemble your own backyard cooking center without the cost of constructing an outdoor kitchen
Dollar-Smart Plan for an Outdoor Kitchen
TOH explains which essentials are worth the money and which extras are not
From Garage to Comfy Rec Room
An underused outbuilding becomes a getaway space for the whole family
Bath Bumpout Adds Space With a Vintage Look
An expanded master bath finally suits a 1908 home
3 Kitchens 3 Budgets
Whether your bankroll is small, ample, or somewhere in between, it's possible to get the kitchen you crave at a price you can swallow. And we've got the case studies to prove it