Kitchen How To & DIY
Improve the value of your home by discovering our kitchen step-by-step tips & ideas.
How to Replace a Kitchen Sink and Faucet
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey heads to Colorado to help a homeowner install a new kitchen sink and faucet.
How to Add Task Lighting to a Kitchen
This Old House host Kevin O'Connor works with an electrician to help a couple add task lighting to their dark kitchen
How to Repair a Leaky Kitchen Faucet
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner repair her leaky kitchen faucet
How to Make a Wall-Mounted Shopping List
Stay organized with this crafty, wall-mounted to-do list
How to Install a New Sink and Faucet
Learn how to replace an old kitchen sink with a new one
How to Replace a Tile Backsplash
This Old House tile contractor Joe Ferrante shows how to install a mosaic-tile backsplash
How to Install a Pull-Out Kitchen Faucet
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to upgrade to a faucet and sprayer in one
How to Choose Water Supply Piping
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey takes a look at the wide variety of water-supply pipes
How to Replace a Smelly Dishwasher Drain Hose
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey comes up smelling sweet by installing a new discharge hose
How to Choose and Maintain a Garbage Disposer
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shares some tricks for removing—and avoiding—stubborn disposer jams
How to Connect a Refrigerator Water and Ice Dispenser
Tapping into a water-supply line with This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey
How to Fix a Noisy Faucet
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey quiets a tap that's making a hammering sound
How to Install a Water Filter With A Separate Faucet
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey delivers clean, filtered water right at the kitchen sink
How to Repair a Clogged Kitchen Sink Hose
Fixing a faulty sprayer hose with This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey
How to Install Drawer Slides
In this video, we show you how to easily install soft close drawers step by step.
How to Add a New Dishwasher to a Kitchen
Hooking up a new appliance with This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey.
How to Install the Plumbing for a Kitchen Sink
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to install kitchen sink plumbing for a double-bowl sink.
How to Repair a Kitchen Sink Drain Trap
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey re-plumbs a poorly draining sink
Cost-Wise Kitchen Makeover
The crew from Ask This Old House TV demonstrates how you can renovate a kitchen completely while sticking to a sensible budget
How to Install a Glass Tile Backsplash
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva demonstrates a fast, no-fuss way to tile a kitchen backsplash
Fast Fixes for March
Early-spring upkeep to scratch off of your to-do list this month
Clever Ways to Reuse Your Kitchen Trash
Put materials from around the kitchen to work instead of throwing them away with these brilliant ideas
How to Install a Range Vent Hood
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva demonstrates the steps for installing a range vent hood.
Create an English Cottage Kitchen
Period-look appliances and hard-wearing, time-tested finishes add English-cottage charm to this kitchen
Create a Farmhouse-Fresh Breakfast Nook
Simple furnishings and soft blues and grays with butter-yellow accents infuse this space with cheerful charm
How to Build a Plate Rack
Build a mounted storage shelf to corral your crockery
Easy Kitchen Cabinet Makeovers
Stretch the life of kitchen cupboards by giving them a low-cost cottage-inspired face-lift
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.
Create a Shaker-Style Kitchen
Historically influenced furnishings and handcrafted accents conceal the thoroughly modern amenities of this cooking-and-eating area
Create a Stylish Salvage Kitchen
Vintage treasures enjoy a second life in this charming eating and prep area. Here's how to approximate the look in your home
How to Replace a Small Kitchen
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva, and plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey team up to tackle a compact kitchen remodel.
How to Install Kitchen Cabinet Crown Molding
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shares his secrets for producing tight-fitting mitered corner joints on crown molding