Renovation Diaries

Before & After: This 1920s Spanish Bungalow Gets a Kitchen That’s Infused with Warmth and Style
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Bright and inviting, this Los Angeles kitchen hits all the right notes.
Dana McMahan
Mar 19, 2022
This Couple Put Their Washer and Dryer in Their Kitchen — And It Was the Best Decision They Ever Made
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There's even a nice stretch of counter space to fold all the laundry.
Dana McMahan
Mar 19, 2022
This $50,000 Kitchen Remodel Features a Mix of High-End and Affordable Finds
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The couple splurged on a statement stove and saved where they could.
Dana McMahan
Mar 19, 2022
This Stylish Kitchen Was Rebuilt from the Studs for $28,000 — Here’s How Every Dollar Was Spent
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The couple sold their not-too-old appliances to make money to buy new ones!
Erica Finamore
Feb 19, 2022
This Kitchen Renovation Took 6 Years to Complete — And the Homeowners’ Patience Paid Off in a Big Way
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Worth the wait!
Erica Finamore
Feb 19, 2022
Before & After: This Dated Kitchen Needed a Major Overhaul — It Was Done in 2 Phases and Now It’s Pure Perfection
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It's so gorgeous and roomy! Check out the before and afters!
Erica Finamore
Feb 19, 2022
Before & After: This Closed-Off Kitchen Loses a Load-Bearing Wall and Gets a Stunningly Stylish Refresh
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It's so open and airy now!
Dana McMahan
Jan 22, 2022
This Couple Went for an Open-Concept Kitchen — And It Was the Best Decision They Ever Made
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They knocked down a load-bearing wall!
Dana McMahan
Jan 22, 2022
This Modern Kitchen Got Its Sophisticated New Look for $36,000 — Here’s How Every Dollar Was Spent
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Plus, how the pandemic surprisingly ended up saving the couple money in the long run.
Dana McMahan
Jan 22, 2022
Before & After: A Dark and Dated Kitchen Gets a Gorgeous Jungalow-Style Makeover
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Inspired by pro designer Justina Blakeney, this couple gave their North Carolina kitchen a dramatic transformation.
Erica Finamore
Dec 21, 2021
This Boho Kitchen Got Its Chic New Look for Less than $30,000 — Here’s How Every Dollar Was Spent
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Plus, how they still had enough to splurge on quartz counters!
Erica Finamore
Dec 21, 2021
This Couple’s Kitchen Reno Started With One Smart Decision — And It Made The Whole Thing A Million Times Easier
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It really helped with all those big and little decisions!
Erica Finamore
Dec 21, 2021
This Retro Kitchen Got a Floor-to-Ceiling Renovation for $16,000 — Here’s How Every Dollar Was Spent
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Plus, how they stayed within budget and saved money in the long run.
Erica Finamore
Nov 27, 2021
Before & After: A Run-Down 1950s Kitchen Gets a DIY Cottage Makeover
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Despite a few mishaps along the way, this DIY kitchen in New Bedford is now a bright and airy stunner.
Erica Finamore
Nov 27, 2021
This Couple Learned How to DIY Their Kitchen Renovation — And It Was the Best Decision They Ever Made
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Taking on a full kitchen remodel is one thing, but deciding to do-it-yourself can be a budget-friendly and satisfying reward.
Erica Finamore
Nov 27, 2021
Before & After: A Tiny Builder-Grade Kitchen in a Historic Condo Gets Transformed into an Airy and Bright Sanctuary
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Completed in just four months, this tiny DIY kitchen in Chicago is now a total showstopper.
Leilani Labong
Oct 23, 2021
This 150-Square-Foot Kitchen in Chicago Got a DIY Renovation for Less than $16,000 — Here’s How Every Dollar Was Spent
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Here's how they did it for $4,000 less than they had budgeted.
Leilani Labong
Oct 23, 2021
The Best Decision This Couple Made During Their Kitchen Renovation Also Happened to Be the Worst
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The lime-washed brick wall was a labor of love and a beautiful design element.
Leilani Labong
Oct 23, 2021
This Couple Used a $17 Book to Help Them Design Their Kitchen — And It Was the Best Decision They Ever Made
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It helped them overcome decision fatigue!
Dana McMahan
Sep 21, 2021
This Kitchen Got a Down-to-the-Studs Gut Renovation for Less than $18,000 — Here’s How Every Dollar Was Spent
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They saved on a sink and splurged on a faucet!
Dana McMahan
Sep 21, 2021
Before & After: This 1920s Bungalow Got a Gut Renovation and a Minimalist Design from a Certified KonMari Consultant
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And they did it all for around $18,000!
Dana McMahan
Sep 21, 2021
This Scandi-Style Kitchen Redo Features a Brilliant Chic-but-Cheap Backsplash Hack
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It looks like it would have cost so much more!
Dana McMahan
Aug 17, 2021
This Dramatic Kitchen Renovation Looks Way More Expensive than It Really Was — Here’s How the Homeowners Smartly Spent Their $12,000 Budget
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You'd think we meant to type $21,000. But we did not!
Dana McMahan
Aug 17, 2021
Before & After: An Uninhabitable 1950s Ranch Gets a Cool, Scandi Kitchen Reno for $12,000
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Wait until you see the brilliant backsplash and the salvaged kitchen island!
Dana McMahan
Aug 17, 2021
Before & After: This 100-Year-Old House Gets a New Kitchen with an Open Concept and Stunning Cabinets
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The cabinets! The natural light! The island!
Dana McMahan
Jul 20, 2021
This Kitchen Renovation Cost $27,501 — Here’s Where Every Penny Went
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The initial budget was $30,000, so the homeowners were thrilled that they came in under that!
Dana McMahan
Jul 20, 2021
This Couple Knocked Down a Load-Bearing Wall to Open Up Their Galley Kitchen — And They Have No Regrets
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It wasn't cheap, but it was worth it.
Dana McMahan
Jul 20, 2021
This Couple in Utah Spent $14,978 on Their Kitchen Renovation
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We got the breakdown to see how every penny was spent.
Dana McMahan
Jun 15, 2021
This Couple Ditched Their Stainless Steel Appliances — And It Was the Best Decision They Ever Made
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At least as far as their renovation was concerned.
Dana McMahan
Jun 15, 2021
Before & After: A Very Dated ’90s Kitchen Gets a Bright New Look
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Most of the renovation was done in three months, but six year later, the couple is still making some updates.
Dana McMahan
Jun 15, 2021