The Journal — Read Before You Renovate
Materials, budgets, upkeep — the lessons we've learned, written down.
95 articles
Affordable Kitchen Renovations: What Our Real Remodel Cost
Affordable kitchen renovations can work on a real-family budget. See our receipt...
Inexpensive Kitchen Renovations: What We Spent and What I Would Do Differently
Inexpensive kitchen renovations can look great without draining your savings. Se...
how much does a kitchen renovation cost? Our Real-World Budget
How much does a kitchen renovation cost? See our real $38,742 Salt Lake City bud...
Kitchen Renovation Near Me: What Our Real Remodel Cost
Searching for kitchen renovation near me? See our real Salt Lake City budget, ti...
How to Hire a Kitchen Renovation Contractor Without Losing Your Budget
Hiring a kitchen renovation contractor? Here is our real mid-budget process, cos...
Kitchen Storage Cabinets: What We Bought, Spent, and Would Change
Kitchen storage cabinets can transform a cramped room. See our real-budget lesso...
Gray Kitchen Cabinets: Our Realistic Remodel Budget and Lessons
Gray kitchen cabinets gave our 1994 kitchen a warmer, practical reset. See the r...
Shaker Kitchen Cabinets: What We Paid and What I Wish I Knew
Shaker kitchen cabinets gave our 1994 kitchen a clean, durable update without a ...
Two Tone Kitchen Cabinets: What We Spent, What Worked, and What I Would Change
Two tone kitchen cabinets can add contrast without a luxury remodel. See our rea...
Modern Kitchen Cabinets: What We Spent and What I Would Change
Modern kitchen cabinets transformed our 1994 kitchen without a luxury budget. Se...
Kitchen Cabinet Paint: What Worked, What Failed, and What We Spent
Kitchen cabinet paint can refresh an old kitchen for far less than replacement. ...
Green Kitchen Cabinets: What Our Real Renovation Cost
Green kitchen cabinets can transform a dated kitchen without a luxury budget. Se...