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Kitchen Planning Guide

Get the kitchen you want at a price you can afford

Published: May 2013

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Housing’s steady recovery has put kitchen remodels and their relatively high payback on investment and enjoyment back in the spotlight. But there’s no one-size-fits-all kitchen. Here are some ideas whether you’re serving a crowd, creating a kitchen where money’s no object, or simply want a dream kitchen at a down-to-earth price.

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Remodeling dos and don'ts

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Three magnificent kitchen makeovers
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Maximize every square inch of your kitchen
Five kitchen design blunders and what to do instead
How to design a kitchen fit for a foodie
Low-priced kitchen cabinets with top-drawer features
Four must-have appliance upgrades and six you can skip
Five ways to live large in a small kitchen
Five big goofs that can ruin your kitchen remodel

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Best materials and surfaces

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Cabinet buying guide
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Kitchen faucet buying guide

Small appliances with big impact

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Blender Ratings and recommendations
Food processor Ratings and recommendations
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