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Shopping for Kitchen Faucets
We help you sort through the choices with reliability, style, and function in mind
Sidebar: Checklist for a perfect faucet fit
by Nena Donovan Levine

COVER STORY
Grand-Central Kitchen

At the hub of a busy house, a sunlit kitchen with great views and clever work areas brings family and friends together
Sidebar: A custom-made sink keeps the peace
by Judy Selin and Stephen Selin

Squeezing the Most From a Master-Bath Addition
A compact master bathroom provides inspiration for a secluded backyard spa
Sidebar: Just-out-of-the-dryer towels, every morning
by Lisa Koutsky Sten

Breathing Fresh Air Into Bathroom Ventilation
Powerful, quiet exhaust fans and their smart switches have made it easy to avoid mold, mildew, and stale air in the bath
Sidebar: A roar or a whisper?
by Scott Gibson

The Jewel-Box Bathroom
An artful remodel uses mosaics and maple burls to revive a dowdy relic
Sidebar: Mosaics are broken tiles rescued from the trash
by Diana Maxum


A Hard-Working Bungalow Kitchen
Small, smart, and beautiful, this kitchen makes the most of a modest addition
Sidebar: How does linoleum hold up with a dog in the house?
by Deborah Kadas

Tiling a Backsplash
Durable and decorative, a tile backsplash dresses up the wall behind a sink or behind a stove
by Tom Meehan

A Kitchen Sees the Light
Opening up two walls created a welcome connection among kitchen, dining room, and garden
by Jerri Holan

Bath Math
Adding a dormer and subtracting a double closet yields a compact but luxurious master bath
by Howard Pruden

A New Kitchen From Old Chestnut
An 1880s porch becomes a kitchen inspired by salvaged boards
by Scott McBride

Painting Kitchens and Baths
The surfaces must be clean, and the finishes must be durable
Sidebar: New cabinets for the price of paint
by Brian Doherty