19 Kitchen Projects Every Homeowner Should Know About

These days the kitchen is the most important room in the house. We’re constantly calling it our main hub, where we cook fresh meals, entertain guests, do homework, post messages and, yes, every now and then watch TV. But with the increased focus on function comes a lot of stuff that needs fixing, replacing, tweaking, cleaning and organizing. For that you’ll need to arm yourself with some kitchen knowledge so you can stay on top of what’s most important. Here are 19 projects good for every home dweller to know about.

1. Choose a new kitchen sink. Is there anything in your kitchen that gets used as much as your sink? Doubtful. That’s why it’s important to choose the right one — size, width, style — for your space.

See how to choose a new kitchen sink


2. Pick a new kitchen faucet. Sure, a faucet is a must for practical tasks, but it also helps define the style of your kitchen.

See how to pick a new kitchen faucet


3. Replace your kitchen faucet. This is a project that’s straightforward enough for many homeowners or a handy friend.

See how to replace your kitchen faucet


4. Reface your kitchen cabinets. The costs of buying or building new cabinets can add up quick. Refacing might be a more affordable option for you — and can add 10 years of life to your cabinets.

See how to reface your kitchen cabinets


5. Paint your cabinets a new color. Maybe refacing isn’t what you need but a jazzy new paint color is. This is another more budget-friendly option than replacing, but the glossy finish on the woodwork may prove challenging for some DIYers.

See how to paint kitchen cabinets


6. Learn how to talk about kitchen cabinet door styles. Do you know what an inset, a partial overlay and a full overlay are? Well, these little pieces of knowledge will have a huge impact on how you view, design or remodel your kitchen.

Learn the lingo of kitchen cabinet door styles


7. Choose new cabinet knobs and pulls. This isn’t as easy as it sounds. There are countless styles of pulls, knobs, hinges and more to make sense of. Our ideabook helps you get started.

See more on kitchen cabinet knobs and pulls


8. Add toe-kick storage. You know that unused space underneath your cabinets? It offers an amazing storage opportunity.

See how to add toe-kick drawers for more storage


9. Organize everything. From the pantry and shelves to the cabinets and appliances, we accumulate a lot of stuff in our kitchens. What you need is a full-on game plan to get everything in order.

Get a 7-day plan for an organized kitchen


10. Build a mail and message center. Of course, clutter comes from outside the kitchen too, in the form of mail, notes, keys and more. Take control over the mess with your own message center.

See how to build a mail and message center

Need something a bit more involved? You might want to hire a pro to tackle your message station needs.

See how to work with a pro on a kitchen message center


11. Keep your white space looking white. All-white kitchens are still all the rage. But also raging are homeowners trying to keep them clean. Learn a few key tips and tricks.

See how to keep your white kitchen white


12. Clean tile grout. Is there anything on this planet that’s harder to clean than tile grout? Probably not. Here’s a tried and true method.

See how to clean grout

Not working for you? Check out the discussion on hard-to-clean things around the home for some homeowner tips on cleaning grout and more.


13. Clean your cutting board. With all the action — and bacteria — your cutting boards and butcher blocks see, keeping them clean should be part of your routine.

See how to clean and care for your butcher block


14. Get the right tools for the job. A kitchen is useless without the right utensils and cookware to make it function. So what exactly do you need? Here’s where to start.

Create your own checklist for a well-stocked kitchen


15. Shop for appliances wisely. No two ovens or microwaves or refrigerators are created equal. Here’s how to be a savvy shopper.

See 6 tips for buying kitchen appliances


16. Make a stand for tablets and cookbooks. It sounds pretty basic, but this little accessory will make your life in the kitchen so much easier.

See how to make a sturdy stand for tablets and cookbooks


17. Make a funky charging station to hide all those wires. The onslaught of tech gadgets in our lives has happened much too quickly for our kitchens to keep up with, leaving us with vital counter space strewn with wires and devices. Here’s one creative way to reel them all in.

See how to make a charging station


18. Install a kitchen backsplash. A new kitchen backsplash can dramatically change the way your kitchen looks and feels. The great thing is that, if you’re choosing tile, it’s a project you might be able to do yourself.

See how to install a tile backsplash
Not up for doing it yourself? Then you should know how to hire and work with a pro to change your backsplash.

See how to work with a pro to add a kitchen backsplash


19. Add storage to your backsplash for hanging pots, pans and utensils. Already got a backsplash but want to make better use of it? Installing systems for hanging utensils and pans is a great way to maximize that wall.

See how to trick out your kitchen backsplash for storage and more

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