Appliances

An architect explains where best to spend your kitchen remodeling budget by Paul DeGroot

Know when to splurge, where to save, and what not to do: Six case studies show you howby Paul DeGroot

It takes a little getting used to, but the shirts aren't complainingby Scott Donahue

They come in more shapes and sizes than ever, and do their job with less energy and greater precisionby Debra Judge Silber

LDF 9810ST Steam dishwasher by LG Electronicsby Sean Groom

Retractable-hose central-vac system resolves two problems with one solutionby Maureen Friedman

An architect offers safe, practical tips for building this open-air cooktopby Paul DeGroot

By combining a drying rack with a cabinet, crucial storage space can be maximized in small kitchensby Keith Moskow

Choose the right appliances to curb your home’s energy appetiteby Alex Wilson

Finding a home for the fridge was the key to designing a tiny kitchen for serious cookingby Dana Moore

New and noteworthy staff picks from the 2007 International Builders' Show

When a family likes to prepare meals together, happiness is having the space to work without getting in one another's wayby David Edrington

A cabinetmaker fuses curves, angles, and clever storage into a well-crafted, affordable designby Rex Alexander

Cool new sizes, styles, and accessories show that manufacturers are really thinking outside the (ice)boxby Kathie Kull

Improve work flow to accommodate more appliances, more cooks, and more activitiesby Ann M. Morris

Turn your ordinary icebox into a stylish focal pointby Patrick Sutton

A true "family room" emerges from a practical budget and a taste for simplicityby Maria LaPiana

Setting the range in the center of the kitchen added more spaces without taking up all the roomby Steve Aitken

A small room with open shelves and simple cabinetry can reduce kitchen costs and keep stored goods behind a closed doorby Hank Fotter