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Interior Remodeling
Discover expert guides on kitchens, bathrooms, living areas, basements, wall finishes, and accessibility to plan, budget, and execute home renovations
Replace a Recirculating Range Hood With a Ducted One
A step-by-step guide to replacing a recirculating range hood with a ducted hood: CFM sizing, planning the duct run, cutting the wall or roof, and a proper cap.
Install Hardwired Under-Cabinet LED Lighting Without Glare
A step-by-step guide to hardwired under-cabinet LEDs: planning the wiring path, sizing the driver, mounting bars at the front edge, and hiding the connections.
Retrofit Pull-Out Drawers Into Any Base Cabinet in a Weekend
A step-by-step guide to adding full-extension pull-out drawers to existing base cabinets: clearances, plywood boxes, face-frame spacers, and slide mounting.
Rebuild a Pantry With Adjustable Shelving That Fits What You Own
A step-by-step guide to replacing fixed pantry shelves with wall standards, sizing shelf depth by height, and zoning the space so it stays organized.
Install a Built-In Microwave Trim Kit and Free the Counter
A step-by-step guide to building a countertop microwave into a cabinet with a trim kit: cutout dimensions, support shelf, airflow clearances, and the outlet.
Build an Appliance Garage That Hides Countertop Clutter
A step-by-step guide to building an appliance garage cabinet with a lift-up door, a code-legal outlet inside, and enough airflow to keep a toaster safe.