Kitchens

Taking issue: One architect suggest a whole new approach to tackling remodeling projects by Paul DeGroot

We asked for photos of your best kitchen and bath remodels, and you delivered

Durable, slip resistant, and resilient, rubber floor tiles are green and easy to install by Jay Lazerwitz

A safer solution than step-stools for children in the kitchen by Carla Fuller

Choosing thinset or mastic depends on the job by Tom Meehan

Porcelain and nonporcelain tile might look the same, but their durabilty differs by Tom Meehan, Lane Meehan

Do lower water-heating temperatures mean lower energy bills and safer delivery? by Dave Yates

Relocating a detached garage adds privacy to the backyard and makes room for a bigger kitchen by Michael De Biasse

Links to manufacturers' Web sites mentioned in Fine Homebuilding's Kitchens & Baths 2006 issue by Fine Homebuilding Editors

For paint to stand up to these hard-working rooms, the surfaces must be clean, and the finishes must be durable by Brian J. Doherty

by J. Kaye

For caulking around bathroom and kitchen fixtures, nothing lasts longer or keeps out moisture better than silicone by Brian Zavitz

Where else can you find Victorian-era doorbells, a dragon fixture and a real John Douglas?