Kitchen Countertop OutletsÂ
How many outlets do you need for your countertop workspaces? This electrical inspector has the answer.
Electrical Code Requirements for Islands and PeninsulasÂ
If the title of this topic has you daydreaming about a tropical island or peninsula somewhere in the Caribbean Sea,...
20 Tips on How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets
If you want to upgrade your kitchen without spending a lot of money, knowing how to paint kitchen cabinets is...
8 Best Sink Mats and Grids
A sink mat or grid will protect your sink, as well as your dishes, from scratches and dings.
Home Building Insights from the Houzz Kitchen Trends Study
Take a deep dive into the world of modern kitchen design and renovation.
6 Home Problems Inspectors Hate to See and How to Fix Them
Reuben Saltzman, president of Structure Tech in Minnesota, identifies potential home problems and what to do about them.
Pro Plumbers Use These Tricks For Picking The Right Garbage Disposal
Choosing the right disposal can be tricky especially when you want to make your clients happy. The more you know...
6 Garbage Disposal Myths Debunked
Your garbage disposal is one of your most important kitchen appliances. In fact, nothing does the daily grind quite like...
How to Use a Drain Bladder to Blast Any Sink Clog
Learn how to use a drain bladder to quickly, easily and affordably clear the toughest sink clogs.
What to Know About Drain Bladders
Learn how a drain bladder can easily and inexpensively blast away the toughest clogs.
11 Things You Should Never Put Down the Drain
It might be convenient to just rinse with water and flush it down the drain. But trust us, it’s worth...
How to Clean and Unclog a Kitchen Sink Drain
With two simple tools — a plunger and a drain snake — you can clear 95 percent of your stopped-up...
Expert Tips for an Easy Faucet Installation
We caught up with Joe Barnes, a second-generation master plumber with more than 30 years of experience, to tackle...
We Love These Countertop Kitchen Appliances — All On Sale!
You won't believe that some of these products exist—let alone that they're so affordable.
Upgrade Your Kitchen or Bathroom With These Affordable Fixtures
New fixtures are a great way to give your kitchen or bath an affordable face lift. Here are six spectacular...
Two Ways to Plumb an Island Sink
Two methods for properly venting the drain so that waste water does not clog.
Do You Have to Run Water While Using the Garbage Disposal?
Chances are you already run water while operating your garbage disposal. But have you ever wondered if it really matters?
How to Clean Faucets and Shower Heads Without Removing Them
Want to clean up your faucets or increase the water pressure from your shower without removing it? Learn how here.
The Best Bathroom and Kitchen Sink Faucets
Choose a spectacular new faucet packed with features that make it harder working and last a lifetime.
How to Replace a Garbage Disposal
14 tips and tricks to avoid leaks and mistakes.
Basement Drain Backing Up? Here’s How to Unclog It
Clearing a clogged drain line requires a little more work than most household clogs, but with a little know-how, you...
15 Kitchen Cabinet Organizers That Will Change Your Life
If you're lacking kitchen storage space and need a quick fix, try these unique kitchen cabinet organizers.
10 Things You Should Not Do to Your Kitchen Countertops
There are a lot of options when it comes to kitchen countertops and how to clean them. Here are some...
Butcher Block Oil vs. Cutting Board Oil: What’s the Difference?
Whether you've got a 10-inch cutting board or 5-foot butcher block countertop, regular oiling conditions the wood and helps create...
10 Unique Kitchen Cabinet Ideas
These creative kitchen cabinet ideas are great for creating the illusion of space and bringing color and modernization to any...
Unclog a Kitchen Sink
Get smelly, stopped-up drains running fast again
How to Replace a Kitchen Sink Basket and Old Metal Trap
Remove a leaky chrome kitchen waste line and replace it with a plastic PVC waste line and trap.
Trending Kitchen Cabinet Colors
Open your mind to some new cabinet colors. Our pro designers share what's hot right now.