"Worst Kitchen" Makeover II: From Kitchen-Dysfunctional to Chef-Worthy

For the second time, DIY Network and Food Network Magazine go in search of America's worst kitchen then undertake a complete makeover, transforming a dismal cook space into a cook's paradise.

By David L. HaynesMore in Kitchen

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Worn wood-paneled cabinetry and poor placement of appliances were other problematic features in the pre-makeover kitchen. When homeowner Alan Young first learned that his kitchen had been selected for the DIY treatment, he posted dozens of sticky notes proudly proclaiming "I am the winner of DIY's Worst Kitchen in America."