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Renovating kitchen: Which change would you make first?
Amy P, Hometalk Editor Amy P, Hometalk Editor Answered 6 days ago

If you were planning a kitchen makeover on a budget, which change would you make first?Here are the options:A) Installing a new backsplashB) Upgrading appliancesC) In... See more

Can you put a gas cook top on a counter over a dishwasher?
Debbie Nance Debbie Nance Answered on Apr 01, 2024

We bought a gorgeous, 1929 English Tudor cottage. It has all arched doorways, coffered and beamed ceilings, everything is original. The kitchen is very small. There w... See more

I have open shelves above my cabinets. Any ideas how to cover them up
Purplenine Purplenine Answered on Mar 29, 2024

Doing kitchen renovations are out of the question, because just the thought of anymore construction could do me in, but the dust accumulation is really bad up there. ... See more

How to remove the backsplash when part of the countertop?
Nancy Nichols Smith Nancy Nichols Smith Answered on Mar 17, 2024

My countertops and backsplash are all one piece, and at the wall it is curved, not squared. I want to redo the area of the counter to cabinet, and do a different ref... See more

Need ideas for a backsplash for a center island sink
Synthia Synthia Answered on Mar 10, 2024

I have my sink in my center island/ bar of the kitchen. I am trying to figure out a way to add a backsplash to the sink so that the counter of the bar doesn't get wet... See more

I want a tile backsplash. How do I remove the laminate counter one?
Ejjemom0612 Ejjemom0612 Answered on Feb 24, 2024

I have a laminate counter with the separate piece backsplash installed along the back edge. Can I keep the countertop, which is in great condition, and just remove th... See more

Tile backsplash when there is existing countertop backsplash

We are thinking about how to add a backsplash to our kitchen. Unfortunately when we had our countertops installed we ordered a small backsplash that comes part way up... See more

What color backsplash shoud I go with?
Beverly P Beverly P Answered on Feb 18, 2024

We have cherry cabinets and dark countertops, what color would look best for the backsplash? We will be using tile of some sort, but after going this far with this ki... See more

I need backsplash color suggestions to go with copper countertop
Linda Harp Linda Harp Answered on Feb 07, 2024

You see its a work in progress. Walls are rust and green and pennies. What color would compliment the copper?

How can I make an acrylic pour countertop?
Donna Farion Donna Farion Answered on Feb 06, 2024

I would like to do an acrylic pour on my dining room build-in buffet. It will mainly used for looks but may hold platters or plates with food. Can I do a resin finish... See more

How do I cut an acrylic countertop?
Wendy Cochran Wendy Cochran Answered on Feb 06, 2024

it's 15 feet long with a sink installed in the middle

How do I cut out a sink that is integrated with my countertop?
Elaine Elaine Answered on Feb 06, 2024

Sink is built in with countertop. It is like the corian solid surface counter

How to add a bullnose edge to my countertop
Mor8633696 Mor8633696 Answered on Feb 06, 2024

I am preparing to refinish my kitchen countertops..they are an old Formica with a straight square edging. I would like to add a bullnose edge before refinishing? And ... See more

Tips for applying contact paper over ogee edge on laminate countertop?
Sarah Sarah Answered on Feb 06, 2024

Hi there y'all, first time here but hopefully not last as we're finally going to be homeowners! Yay! Now on to my question, the house we'll be moving into has the... See more

How can I Extend my laminate countertop?
Robin Robin Answered on Feb 06, 2024

I am wanting to Extend the Width of my peninsula countertop, so that I can do a faux finish WITHOUT putting ALL new countertops on. I would like to do something like ... See more

Can I use peel and stick floor tiles to resurface my countertop??
Destiny Boren Destiny Boren Answered on Feb 06, 2024

I want to refurbish my kitchen/bath countertops with peel and stick floor tiles. Is this possible and if so what prep work do I need to to to ensure that they stick?

How can I cover a tile countertop?
Jimmy Jimmy Answered on Feb 06, 2024

Happy New Year everyone!!I have an old grimy tile countertop that is just disgusting. I think it is very unsanitary with the grout lines and would love to find a chea... See more

Can I install live wood over an ugly tile kitchen countertop?
Linda Hunt Linda Hunt Answered on Feb 06, 2024

I have seen many live wood projects installed right over laminate counters. I have been dreaming of live edge butcher block counters since I was 20..I am now 60 and t... See more

How can I restore the shine to a Formica countertop?
Celebritygreen Celebritygreen Answered on Feb 06, 2024

My black countertop is dull. How can I get the shine back?

How can I reglue a Formica countertop?
Ruby Pender Ruby Pender Answered on Feb 06, 2024

Had new formica countertops installed in 2015. Installer used separate side strips instead of all one piece much to my dismay. Now the side strips have come unglued. ... See more

How can I change my 1950's Formica countertop without replacing it?
Sheila Sheila Answered on Feb 06, 2024

I have an old kitchen with an ugly yellow Formica countertop. It's not in the budget for a new kitchen....so, any ideas to change the look would really be appreciated... See more

Can I transfer a quartz countertop from 1 set of cabinets to another?
Sandy Blanton Sandy Blanton Answered on Feb 06, 2024

Can quartz countertops be removed from old cabinets and be reused with new cabinets?

How do you restore a yellowed white quartz countertop ?
Tan bee Choo Tan bee Choo Answered on Feb 06, 2024

my caesarstone white quartz countertop has yellowed after 6 years from the sunlight through my kitchen window , not due to poor maintenance . Does anyone have a solu... See more

How could I redo my ugly, laminated, kitchen cabinets?
Sharon Sharon Answered on Jan 29, 2024

Dear DIY,I have had these lower kitchen cabinets for close to 30 years. I can't afford to reface them. Can I paint them? If so, what would I need to do so? Any advice... See more

How can I brighten up my dark kitchen that has no window?
Shirley Ann Farris Shirley Ann Farris Answered on Jan 29, 2024

I want to paint cabinets, walls and backslash my kitchen has no windows. I want to lighten up kitchen with color as I have very small funds please help

Are spindles decorative, and if so, how can I remove them (pic)?
Bernadette Bernadette Answered on Jan 24, 2024

Hello! Just wondering if we could remove these spindles? And what could remove them easiest. Mostly would like to know if this looks like a load bearing wall and if t... See more

How can I cover up my plate rack/cubbies under my kitchen cabinets?
Greta Geller Greta Geller Answered on Jan 23, 2024

The plate rack under my kitchen cabinets ends up being an ugly catchall. Any suggestions for covering it up? Replacing the cabinets is not in the budget for now!