Kitchens
Find everything you need to create a functional and stylish kitchen, from design inspiration to installation and repairs.
Kitchen Island Design Ideas
Searching for the right look for your next kitchen build? Get inspired by these design ideas for your kitchen island.
How to Install Kitchen Cabinets and Add Finishing Touches
Installing your own kitchen cabinets can save you serious cash during the remodeling process. Read our guide to learn how to install your own kitchen cabinets and properly secure them to the wall.
How To Replace a PVC Sink Trap
Learn how to replace a leaky PVC sink trap in this guide, with tips from This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey.
Stylish Kitchen Upgrades From DIY Kits
Bring more order and a custom look to your cook space with 6 easy projects that come in a box
The $967 Kitchen Remodel
Warm brown paint, glass mosaic tile, and fresh fixtures update a drab old kitchen
A Practical Kitchen Design With Period Appeal
A 1930 Spanish Revival house finally gets the stylish, high-performance kitchen it deserves
How to Replace a Kitchen Sink
Ask This Old House Plumbing and Heating Expert Richard Trethewey explains how to replace a kitchen sink and faucet from start to finish.
Pro Secrets for Painting Kitchen Cabinets
Professional painter John Dee shows how to give dark cupboards the glossy, smooth look of factory-finish cabinets without having to order new doors
Get a Handle on the Kitchen Faucet
Learn the name and function of all the parts of your single-handle faucet so you can decide whether to repair it yourself or call in a pro.
How to Repair Laminate Counters
Quick tips for repairing damaged laminate counters with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva.
The $645 Kitchen Remodel
Skillful surgery on the cabinets and some cosmetic changes renewed this 1920s bungalow kitchen for less than the cost of a refrigerator. Here's how the owners did it.
Anatomy of a Modern Vintage Kitchen
Learn pros' tricks for creating an open-plan, multipurpose space with just the right dose of old-fashioned charm
Simple Kitchen Design, Timeless Style
A square layout, classic white cabinets, and neutral stone counters add up to a kitchen that will stand up to decades of use without looking dated
28 Ways to Customize Your Kitchen for Less
Check out these great kitchen remodel ideas if you're on a budget for perfect but not pricey islands, lighting, storage, and more
How to Add Kitchen Cabinet Storage
Gaining valuable storage space with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva
Lose a Wall, Gain a Workable Space
A dismal, outdated room comes back to life with a light-filled open plan
Tips To Choose and Install a Tile Backsplash
You can make an affordable and stylish upgrade to your kitchen with a new tile backsplash. Follow our tips to choose the right patterns.
How to Open Up a Cramped Kitchen
A dark and dreary kitchen becomes a sun-filled showpiece and gathering spot
Pull-Down Kitchen Faucets
Two nearly identical models offer a lesson: Cheap isn't always a bargain, and expensive doesn't always mean better in every way
Nontoxic Kitchen Cabinets
These days you can get cabinets with solid earth-friendly cred in a variety of styles and prices
Health-Conscious Kitchen Cabinets
Why a pediatrician mom chose nontoxic kitchen cabinets for her young family's vintage home
Kitchen Before and After: Rules Are for Breaking
A design pro updated her galley kitchen by annexing space, widening entries, and making creative use of open shelves
How To Replace an Old Faucet
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows the proper way to replace an old kitchen faucet.
One-Room Redos
Six smart makeovers reveal the pains and payoffs of renovating a single space
How to Make New Cabinet Doors From Old Shutters
Use this guide to source vintage shutters and turn them into the budget-friendly, sustainable cabinets of your dreams.
A Kitchen With the Same Old Footprint, Bold New Design
A faded 1980s kitchen gets revved up with red cabinets, high-performance appliances, and floor-to-ceiling storage
How to Afford the Kitchen You Want
Mix high- and lower-ticket products and materials to get the look you want
Kitchen Design: How to Avoid a Dozen Pitfalls
Regrets? Anyone who's ever remodeled a kitchen—including This Old House staffers—can fess up to a few. Let our hard-earned hindsight help you steer clear of similar screwups
"We Found Our Dream Kitchen on Craigslist"
TOH readers Jack and Andrea Campbell saved on their remodel by buying a complete floor model from a showroom
How to Install Under Cabinet Lighting
Follow these instructions to install under-cabinet lighting in your kitchen, including adding a dimmer switch.
How To Repair a Garbage Disposal
If your garbage disposal suddenly stops working, it's likely jammed. Read our simple guide to fix your garbage disposal yourself.
How To Install a Soapstone Countertop
Soapstone is a soft, dark stone that makes a gorgeous kitchen countertop. Learn how to cut and install one yourself.
