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Kitchen Renovation Guides

cost

• Kitchen Renovation Cost: Why the Range Is So Wide, and Where the Money Actually Goes
• Kitchen Renovation Planning: The Decision Sequence That Determines Whether the Room Actually Works

materials

• Kitchen Cabinetry: The Single Biggest Specification Decision in a Kitchen Renovation
• Kitchen Material Selection: Countertops, Flooring, Backsplash, and the Surfaces That Define How a Kitchen Reads

systems

• Kitchen Renovation Timing: What Construction Actually Looks Like and How to Live Without a Kitchen
• Kitchen Utilities: Gas, Electric, and Plumbing — What Actually Happens Behind the Walls

Blog Categories

• Materials & Finishes
• Planning & Cost
• Systems & Process

Blog Posts

• Kitchen Refacing vs. Replacing Cabinets: The $8K vs. $25K Decision
• Plywood vs. Particleboard vs. MDF: Why the Cabinet Box Matters More Than the Door
• The Inside of Your Cabinets: 12 Interior Organization Specs Worth Adding Up Front
• Stock vs. Semi-Custom vs. Custom Cabinets: The Single Biggest Cost Decision in Your Kitchen Budget
• Why the 2025 Cost vs. Value Report Says Minor Kitchen Remodels Have the Best ROI in Home Improvement
• What a Kitchen Renovation Costs Beyond the Contractor: Eating Out, Disposables, Pet Boarding, and the Real Disruption Budget
• Shaker, Slab, or Raised Panel? Choosing a Kitchen Cabinet Door Style That Won't Date
• Dovetail Drawer Boxes and Why They Matter for Cabinet Lifespan
• Do You Need an Electrical Panel Upgrade for Your Kitchen Renovation? A Diagnostic Guide
• Faucet Specifications That Matter: Pull-Down, Touchless, Pot Fillers, and Finish Durability
• Hardwood vs. Porcelain vs. LVP for Kitchen Floors: A Performance and Aesthetic Comparison
• Renovating Your Kitchen Through the Holidays: When to Avoid It and When It Works
• Induction vs. Gas Cooking in 2026: Performance, Cost, and the Air Quality Conversation
• How Big Does Your Kitchen Need to Be for an Island? A Practical Dimensional Guide
• The Kitchen Renovation Permit Picture: Which Permits You Need and Why You Don't Want to Skip Them
• Why High-CFM Range Hoods Need Makeup Air (and What Happens When They Don't Have It)
• Why Marble Is the Right (and Wrong) Choice for a Kitchen Counter — A Use Case Guide
• The 12 NKBA Clearances That Make or Break a Kitchen Layout
• Hidden Costs in Pre-1980 Kitchen Renovations: What Demolition Usually Uncovers
• Quartz vs. Quartzite: They Sound the Same, They're Not the Same Material
• Storage Audit: How to Inventory What Your Kitchen Actually Holds Before Specifying a Vanity
• What Tariffs on Imported Vanities and Cabinets Mean for Your 2026 Kitchen Budget
• Setting Up a Temporary Kitchen That Actually Works for 8-12 Weeks
• When Should You Order Cabinets? The Lead-Time Math That Determines Your Start Date
• The Kitchen Work Triangle in 2026: Still Relevant, or Replaced by Zones?