Description
Get the kitchen you want, without exceeding your budget. From planning the makeover to the nuts-and-bolts basics of tackling each project, Popular Mechanics provides appealing recipes for the perfect kitchen. All the fundamentals are here, in a wide variety of attractive styles (Arts & Crafts, Retro, Modern, Country, Shaker, Contemporary, and Architectural): remedies for common problems, such as lack of counter space; the "work flow and traffic patterns" of different layouts; and the essentials of electricity, plumbing, ventilation, and other kitchen systems. Watch as a real kitchen--shown in its original state--undergoes three spectacular transformations. Flooring, cabinets, walls, countertops: with all this and more covered, anyone can cook up a great new kitchen. - National Publicity
