Kitchens
Find everything you need to create a functional and stylish kitchen, from design inspiration to installation and repairs.
Butcher-Block Island Top Install
Master carpenter Norm Abram shows how to put in a butcher-block island top, from selecting the right materials to installing it securely.
Teak Touches for the Kitchen
Countertop fabricator Paul Grothouse shows how to install a teak island countertop and its companion piece, a custom teak farmhouse table.
Scenic Snack Spot for $397
A stylish paint scheme and some stock lumber turn an enclosed entry porch into a breakfast room with a view
Colorful Vintage-Style Appliances
Cook up a little retro color! Add a dash of mid-century-modern style without having to rewire an outdated appliance
What Is It? | Yellow Plastic Clip with Blue Tips
Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows a yellow plastic object with blue tips- but What Is It?
Spend Smart Strategies for a Perfect Kitchen Remodel
Before you embark on your remodel, check out our list of spend-smart strategies to get the kitchen you covet—within your budget.
Before and After Kitchen: Open and Inviting
With a multipurpose island at its center, a U-shaped cooking zone now functions to the max, with a smooth workflow and welcoming style
Pot Rack Shopping Guide
Keep pots at the ready with this kitchen-storage upgrade. Starting at $42
How to Install a New Kitchen Faucet
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner replace her kitchen faucet.
How to Install and Connect an Ice Maker Like a Pro
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a special homeowner hook up her refrigerator with an ice maker
IKEA’s Fix and Finish Pantry Makeover | After
TOH’s pro design and building team partner up with a suburban family to renovate their challenging pantry space A Fix & Finish Project, Presented by IKEA
Before and After Kitchen: Pretty Perfect
A streamlined layout and period-style finishes clean up a dysfunctional cook space
Kitchen Cart and Portable Island Shopping Guide
Create a "portable island" with additional work and storage space by adding a well-placed kitchen cart
All About Farmhouse Sinks
Our guide covers what to know before buying a farmhouse kitchen sink, including styles and materials, installation, and cost.
Kitchen Design Idea: The Ultimate Home Office Nook
Easy upgrades to make room for even more productivity in the most-trafficked room of your home
Butcher Block | New Yankee Workshop
Norm's version of the indispensable kitchen staple, the butcher block, features a hard endgrain maple top instead of the usual parallel grain. Go to The New Yankee Workshop to see measured drawings for all projects
How to Update a Kitchen on a Budget
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey goes over low-budget kitchen upgrades in this edition of DIY Smarts.
Before and After Kitchen Remodel: Going for Flow
Three cramped, poorly configured rooms become one seamless space for prepping and enjoying meals, as well as tackling the laundry
The Anatomy of a Kitchen Faucet
Get to know one of the most-used pieces of your kitchen
How to Clean a Dishwasher
Is your dishwasher ready for prime time? Here are some dishwasher cleaning tips to ensure that your dinnerware gets sparkling clean
How To Find the Perfect Range Hood For Your Kitchen
Are you having trouble finding a new range hood? Use our in-depth guide to find the perfect one for your kitchen and level up your cooking.
Buying Guide for Butcher-Block Kitchen Islands
No time to build it before Thanksgiving? Pick a readymade model that works for you
Before and After: Family Room-to-Kitchen Remodel
Switching locations with the family room, a rebuilt kitchen gets the free-flowing space and updated finishes its owners crave
How To Install a Tile Backsplash
Using a two-sided adhesive mat, square tiling, and pre-mixed grout, you can complete your tile backsplash installation quickly and easily.
Tips for Wood Backsplashes
A wood backsplash can add warmth and character to your kitchen. Read our tips for material selection, installation, and more.
How To Install Kitchen Track Lighting
This Old House’s Scott Caron walks you through choosing, shopping, and installing your new track lighting system.
How To Install Undercabinet LED Lighting
Make your kitchen more functional and attractive with easy-to-install LED lights. This guide will walk you through the process step by step.
How to Locate Cabinet Knobs and Pulls and Install Hardware
Keeping consistency among your kitchen's many cabinet pulls and knobs can be a challenge. Learn how to locate and install cabinet hardware with precision in our step-by-step guide.
Before and After: A Kitchen Well Done
To-the-ceiling cabinets, stacks of drawers, and a better appliance layout serve up modern function, with a dash of period flair
How To Make an End Grain Cutting Board
Want a unique end grain cutting board? Turn a piece of scrap wood into a useful butcher block with this video and step-by-step instructions.
Should I Go for Colored Grout?
Patti Watson, an interior designer in Jamestown, RI, likes the effects you can get with different shades. Here, she explains the impact of an often-overlooked finish material.
Build It | End-grain Cutting Board from Scrap Wood
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor create an end-grain cutting board from heart pine scrap wood
