| Introduction.
Part I: Zoning In on the Scope of the Project.
Chapter 1: Envisioning the Big Picture.
Chapter 2: Planning Your Kitchen.
Chapter 3: Establishing a Budget and Sticking to It!
Chapter 4: Bringin’ In the Big Guns or Doin’ It Solo.
Part II: Gettin’ Down and Dirty: Preparing Your Kitchen for Greatness.
Chapter 5: You Can’t Have Tool Much of a Good Thing.
Chapter 6: Getting Your Kitchen Ready for Construction.
Chapter 7: Evaluating Your Plumbing, Electrical, and Ventilation Systems.
Part III: Selecting and Installing Cabinets and Countertops.
Chapter 8: Your Old Cabinets: Spruce ’em Up or Scrap ’em?
Chapter 9: Making Old Mother Hubbard Proud: Putting New Cabinets Up.
Chapter 10: Considering Creative Countertop Options.
Chapter 11: Making Sure Your Countertops Are Level.
Part IV: Selecting and Installing Sinks, Faucets, Appliances, and More.
Chapter 12: “Pouring” Over the Choices for Sinks and Faucets.
Chapter 13: No Runs, Drips, or Leaks: The Right Way to Install Your New Sink and Faucet.
Chapter 14: Appliance Appreciation: Choosing the Right Ones.
Chapter 15: Fridges, Ranges, Disposers, and More: Installing Appliances.
Part V: Adding the Final Touches: Walls, Windows, Floors, and More.
Chapter 16: Illuminating Your Kitchen Lighting Options.
Chapter 17: Lighting the Way: Installing Lights and Windows.
Chapter 18: Walls That Wow: Selecting Elements for Your Walls.
Chapter 19: Preparation for Wall Transformation.
Chapter 20: Floors: Stepping Out with Style.
Chapter 21: Installing Your New Kitchen Floor.
Part VI: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 22: Ten Critical Design Issues.
Chapter 23: Ten Hot Trends in Kitchen Design.
Chapter 24: Ten Easy Kitchen Upgrades.
Index.
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