Kitchen & Bathroom Planning & Design Guide

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Recent Articles & Videos About Kitchens

How to Install Inset Cabinet Doors

Create the perfect fit by trimming one side at a time

An Elegant Kitchen on a Budget

Savvy owner-remodelers share their thrifty shopping strategies

A Brilliant, Affordable Kitchen

How a young architect designed and built the kitchen of his dreams for under $10,000

Space and Light in a Budget Kitchen

A bold backsplash and open shelves are the stars of this Texas kitchen

Recent Articles & Videos About Bathrooms

Tubs for Small Spaces

When a standard 5-ft. tub won't fit the bathroom, consider one of these alternatives

Bathroom Remodeling on Any Budget

Keeping your budget in check is a balance of good design and thoughtful material selection

Shower-Door Sampler

Sliding, swinging, or bifold, we review your choices when selecting a new shower door

Smart Choices in Bathroom Flooring

Tile is still the traditional choice, but it’s not the only floor that performs in this wet environment

Kitchen & Bath Videos

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Green Guide to Kitchens & Baths

Water Heating Basics

Tank or tankless: reduce the load to lower water heating costs

Green Kitchen Remodeling

Kitchens use lots of energy and water, but a green kitchen uses less.

Green Bathroom Remodeling

While you're updating the fixtures, don't forget about water, moisture, and ventilation.

Construction Details

Kitchen and bath remodeling package helps you improve your home’s energy efficiency while updating the kitchen or bathroom.

Kitchen & Bath Calculator

Ready for a cabinet upgrade?

Use our estimation calculator to price out new kitchen cabinets and countertops.

Kitchen & Bath Design Gallery

Share photos of your projects and tag them with "kitchens and baths." Visit the Gallery

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Tool Guide

More Tools

Convoy Super Caulking Gun

With its longer barrel, cast-aluminum handle with comfortable plastic grip, automatic flow control, and a 4 1/2 in.-long puncture tool

Radius 360 Drywall Pole Sander

The Radius 360's 9-in.-dia., die-cast aluminum sanding head is difficult to flip over, and it covers a lot of area in a short time

DC2PAKSA Combo Kit

This cordless combo kit from DeWalt offers no frills, just heavy-duty performance

Materials Guide

DITRA-XL Tile Membrane

Schluter now has a thicker alternative to the DITRA tile membrane, the DITRA-XL makes even transitions between tile and hardwood flooring and is a better choice when tiling over single-layer subfloors with joists set 24 in. o.c.

Ram Board Temporary Floor Protection

Provides heavy-duty protection to new floors that doesn't limit the work area

Sheetrock Mold Tough

Moisture-resistant and mold-resistant green-faced drywall with paper facing