If your kitchen is starting to look a bit outdated, it may be worth looking at whether your old oak cabinets might be contributing to the problem. Some argue that traditional oak cabinets do not go ...

This week we dig deep into refinishing kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities. If your budget is too tight to replace cabinets, know that refinishing them can be about 25% to 30% less expensive. That ...

Time, it seems, is relative. The speed of its passing changes from person to person, task to task, year to year. How else can you explain that, for a 65-year-old like me, the last 45 years have ...

One great way to save money on a kitchen renovation is to keep one (or more) big items in the space. (And if you need proof, check out these eight inspiring kitchen redos that kept the big stuff — ...

So often the desire for a home improvement comes out of the ether. You don’t even realize you’re dissatisfied with your kitchen, then you see a spread in a magazine, or you walk through a model home ...

The good news: Oak is hardwood, so it's tough. The bad news: Stripping and repainting or staining the doors can cost up to $100 apiece. Before you do anything, though, you need to conduct what I call ...

In the first few decades of the 20th century, natural woodwork, including oak, chestnut, gumwood, etc. was prevalent in most new houses. Then, along came the Colonial Revival era and much of this ...

Looking for a kitchen upgrade that won’t break the bank and comes with minimal fuss? Try using a gel stain on those dated orange-yellow honey oak cabinets to give your kitchen a new look. There are a ...

Swap out old hardware, paint cabinets, or cover them with contact paper for quick, affordable updates. Add glass inserts, remove doors, or replace cabinets with floating shelves for a fresh, modern ...