Our monthly series “Island Hopping” is about getting a behind-the-scenes account of what the process is like through honest conversations-you know, the kind that typically take place around a kitchen island. How do you make the most of a narrow galley? Should you swap your upper cabinets for floating shelves? What would it look like if you opened up your small kitchen? Renovation ideas abound in our spotlighted projects.Ī lot goes into a kitchen renovation, but it’s usually hard to tell from a beautiful “after” shot. What do people really mean when they say a house has “good bones”? Before and after projects show first-hand what’s possible in a transformative remodel. Semihandmade was built on a strong make-it-yourself spirit and we’re carrying that legacy beyond DIY kitchen cabinets (though we’ll certainly touch on those too) by bringing you a ton of weekend projects for novices (have you ever tried making your own planter?) and experts (try your hand at a full-wall media center).
Through hard-to-believe before and afters, first-person renovation accounts, and step-by-step DIY projects, we demystify every aspect of remodeling and give you a ton of full-house, bathroom, and kitchen renovation ideas. It also helps to ask the right questions: How much does it cost to renovate a kitchen? How do I find the right general contractor in my area? Where do I even start if I’ve never remodeled before? The key is to arm yourself with the right knowledge, people, and products to achieve your goals. We don’t believe that renovations should be daunting.