Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

Kitchens can be one of the most expensive rooms to renovate, thanks to all the moving pieces: cabinets, countertops, backsplashes, appliances, plumbing, and more. But not every kitchen makeover has to ...

Clean all six surfaces of each drawer or cabinet door, as well as the face frames and exposed sides of the boxes. Once the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If contemporary pop culture is any indication, we are currently obsessed with the home makeover. From ...

Painting melamine cabinets isn't simple — but it is doable. With the right prep and patience, this tricky surface can get a ...

Hannah has almost three years of experience overseeing surveys, product testing and investigations around home improvements and pet care. The process of painting kitchen cupboards isn’t easy, but it's ...

Rachel is a home improvement writer and content editor. In addition to being a contributing writer at Forbes, she writes for small businesses and creative agencies. She uses her home improvement ...

If you can't go to bed with a sink full of dishes and want to know that everything is in place before a good night's sleep, your kitchen's cleanliness is likely essential to you. After cleaning all ...

Untouched for years, the 1950s California ranch house whose kitchen Faith Blakeney had been hired to renovate was beautiful—with good bones—but it looked staged. Materials were chosen to complement ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Just like any other room in your house, color sets the tone in the kitchen. After all, it’s the heart of ...

WHEN was the last time you updated you kitchen? It might seem like a daunting task, but it turns out you don’t have to break the bank if you spruce it up by painting the cabinets. Please provide a ...