Dirty kitchens, also known as a back kitchen or caterer's kitchen, keep the main kitchen clean and provide a separate space for cooking and food prep. This allows the main kitchen to be utilized as an area for entertaining and socializing while the dirty kitchen can be used for cooking and storing food and cooking supplies. Learn about the purpose of a dirty kitchen and design considerations.
Older homes are known to be less energy efficient than newer models, however, there are several home repairs and renovations that can be made to older homes to make them more energy efficient. Learn about these repairs that can reduce energy consumption and monthly utility bills.
A subfloor can become loose or warp and degrade from water damage, resulting in the need to repair or replace the subfloor material. Noticeable issues that may be caused by a damaged subfloor include squeaking floors, springy or uneven floors, cupping floorboards, loose or cracking floor tiles, and a loose toilet. Learn how to identify if a subfloor needs to be repaired or replaced, possible materials that are used for subfloors, and associated costs.