The How-To Home on MSN

5 Mistakes to Avoid When Installing Butcher Block Surfaces in New Homes

Its affordability compared with stone further sweetens the appeal, especially in new builds where every dollar is measured. Yet wood is still alive, subtly breathing with every seasonal shift.

Before & After: I Transformed My 1970s Kitchen from a Total Eyesore into an English-Inspired Dream

My kitchen was stuck in the worst version of the '70s, but I gutted, refinished, and rebuilt it with vintage design in mind.
Money Digest on MSN

Kitchen Upgrades That Will Boost Your Home's Resale Value

Who'd have thought that to increase the worth of your house, you'd have to start from the kitchen. That said, some remodeling jobs will work better than others.
Apartment Therapy

I Transformed My 1970s Kitchen from a Total Eyesore into an English-Inspired Dream

My kitchen was stuck in the worst version of the '70s, but I gutted, refinished, and rebuilt it with vintage design in mind.