119 How-Tos From Kitchen Renovations

1. 51. How to Install a Soffit

   

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   A vertical soffit is installed to encase a hood vent, which will make the hood appear to be one built-in unit.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $500 to $1000

   Difficulty:

   Hard

2. 52. How to Make Cutouts for Appliances in the Kitchen

   

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   Here's how to make space to install a cooktop, stove and sink in the kitchen.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $250 to $500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

3. 53. How to Update Cabinet Doors, Flooring and Lighting in the Kitchen

   

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   A kitchen gets an urban contemporary makeover, from the doors to the lights.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $500 to $1000

   Difficulty:

   Hard

4. 54. How to Install a Hood in a Kitchen

   

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   A vent hood is installed in a kitchen for a professional-style cooktop. Learn how to install your own with these step-by-step direction...

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $500 to $1000

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

5. 55. How to Lay Terrazzo Floor Tile

   

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   After you've prepared the subfloor and obtained measurements, follow these step-by-step instructions to lay a terrazzo tile floor.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $500 to $1000

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

6. 56. How to Take Measurements for Floor Tile Installation

   

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   Follow these step-by-step instructions to obtain the right measurements for installing floor tile.

   Cost:

   $0 to $0

7. 57. How to Prepare a Subfloor for Terrazzo Tile

   

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   Before you can install floor tile, there must be a viable subfloor that the tiles can adhere to. Follow these step-by-step instructions...

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

8. 58. How to Remodel a Kitchen Countertop

   

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   See how DIY experts remove an old countertop and modify the existing cabinets so they can fit in new appliances.

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $500 to $1000

   Difficulty:

   Hard

9. 59. How to Apply a Tuscan Plaster Wall Treatment

   

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   DIY remodeling experts create an affordable plaster wall treatment that brings attractive Tuscan style to this kitchen remodel.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

10. 60. How to Install Upper and Base Cabinets

    

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    These steps will have you installing new cabinets in your kitchen in no time.

    Time:

    Weekend

    Cost:

    $2500 to $5000

    Difficulty:

    Moderate to Hard