Houzz recently published an article on 19 projects the every homeowner should know about. The article lists the following items:
- Choose a new sink – this article is very good on picking a style but fails to mention most of the sinks will not work unless you replace the countertop and possibly the cabinets in order to work. It also focuses of style and not the materials. When selecting a stainless steel sink for example you need to consider will it match your appliances and does it meet building code. Many stainless steel sinks on the market today do not meet code, use inferior production processes, will not match stainless steel appliances and are purchased solely on price.
- Pick a new kitchen faucet – Picking a low lead faucet – is
Eclipse Shasta faucet
also important. Many faucets are called lead free but are not. Eclipse faucets are truly lead free and made to last a lifetime like granite.
- Install a new faucet – I am not sure why this is a separate item because if you select a new faucet let’s assume you are going to install it. Before you start to do your own faucet install please note there is likely a lot less room under your sink that shown in the pictures in the article. Also make sure you flush the existing water lines before you hook up your new faucet or any minerals or debris you shook loose when you disconnected to old faucet will plug up your new faucet.
- Resurface kitchen cabinets
- Paint your cabinets a new color
- Learn how to talk about cabinet door styles
- Choose new cabinet knobs and pulls
- Add toe kick storage
- Organize everything
- Build a mail and message center
- Keep your white space looking white
- Clean tile grout
- Clean you cutting board
- Get the right tools for the job
- Shop for appliances wisely
- Make a stand for tablets and cookbooks
- Make a funky charging station to hide all those wires.
- Install a kitchen back splash
- Add storage to your backsplash for hanging pots, pans and utensils.
Source: 19 Kitchen Projects Every Homeowner Should Know About