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FLOORING OPTIONS FOR THE KITCHEN
by Matthew Teague
From concrete to cork, here are the facts you need to make the right choice
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COOKTOP ISLAND
by Charles Miller
A commercial griddle anchors a smokin' hot prep-and-cook island counter
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CHEAPER HOT WATER
by Dave Yates
From wrapping your tank to tapping the sun: Six ways to put your water heater on an energy diet
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BATHROOM REMODELING ON ANY BUDGET
by Paul DeGroot
Keeping your budget in check is a balance of good design and thoughtful material selection
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A CURVY BOOTH IMPROVES A KITCHEN
by Charles Miller
A dated ranch house gets a new kitchen built around a great place for the whole family to hang out
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THE DIRT ON DISHWASHERS
by Sean Groom
Manufacturers step up to the plate with models that meet or exceed new guidelines for energy and water usage—and provide a space for every single spoon
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A MAJOR TUNE-UP REVIVES A TIRED KITCHEN
by Charles Miller
Knkowing what to keep is as important as knowing what to throw overboard
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SHOWER-DOOR SAMPLER
by Matthew Teague
Sliding, swinging, or bifold, we review your choices
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DOUBLE THE VIEW
by Charles Miller
With a perfectly placed mirror, a small kitchen opens up to a bird's-eye bay view
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TWO APPROACHES TO THE BASEMENT BATH
by Charles Miller
Solving the typical problems bathroom remodel problems with stylish, practical solutions that include an in-law apartment bath and spa-like retreat
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CATHEDRAL CEILING KITCHEN
by Charles Miller
Tearing out the old flat ceiling helps a closed-in kitchen live and breathe easier
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CHASE AWAY THE SHADOWS
by Charles Miller
Clever lighting strategies and creative cabinetry energize a contemporary kitchen and bath
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BACK TO THE GARDEN
by Charles Miller
A gracious home from the 1890s gets a new eat-in kitchen and a better connection to the yard and patio
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OFF-THE-SHELF KITCHEN STORAGE SOLUTIONS
by Debra Judge Silber
A buyer's guide to what to put into your cabinets to get the most out of them
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Departments
TAKING ISSUE
It's time to reprogram our approach to remodeling
GREAT IDEAS
Wraparound lavatory drawer
Stainless-steel dog-bowl stand
Recycled window cabinet
Old-time utility sink
Pullout shelves for upper cabinets
Warmboard as wall heater
FIXTURES & MATERIALS
Stylish glass for your cabinetry
Slender smoke alarm
Faucet that turns on with a touch
Smart hoses prevent flood damage
Mosaic-tile sinks
Backdraft protection for combustion appliances
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?
Tubs: plastic, steel, or cast iron?
Safety glass: laminated vs. tempered
DESIGN GALLERY
Stay inside the lines
DRAWING BOARD
Light a bathroom right
FEEDBACK
Recycling roundup
Tapping for a tap
Making do with an old dishwasher
GREAT MOMENTS
The missing cat
BACK COVER
Soak in the serenity
Published 2009, ISSN 1096-360X, #FHB091201
