Table of Contents

Express Facelift. 1Sinks. DVD: Faucet Aerator Maintenance. Tighten a Loose Faucet. Unclog a Drain. Fix a Sprayer. 2 Countertops. Restore a Solid-Surface Countertop. Replace a Cracked Tile. 3 Appliances. Dishwasher Maintenance. Refrigerator Maintenance. Stove Maintenance. 4 Cabinets. Add or Replace Knobs and Pulls. Restore Wood Cabinet Finish. 5 Walls and Floors. Patch Holes in Drywall. Repair Torn Vinyl Flooring. Reseal a Damaged Wood-Floor Section. Corrective Treatment. 6 Sinks. DVD: Repair a Leaky Faucet. Snake a Stubborn Sink Clog. 7 Countertops. Resurface a Laminate Countertop. Tile a Backsplash. 8 Appliances. Repair a Garbage Disposal. Repair an Icemaker. 9 Cabinets. Refi nish Wood Cabinets. 10 Walls and Floors. Install a Task Light Fixture. Refinish Wood Floors. Intensive Treatment. 11Sinks. DVD: Install a New Faucet. Replace a Shut-Off Valve. Install an Under-sink Water Filtration System. Install a New Drop-in Sink. 12 Countertops. Install a Laminate Countertop. Tile a Countertop. 13 Appliances. Install a Dishwasher. Install a Microwave/Exhaust Fan. 14 Cabinets. Install New Cabinets. 15 Walls and Floors. Install a Floating Floor. Tile a Floor. Install Recessed Lights. Total Indulgence. 16 Footprint and Layout: What Works for You. Exploring the Possibilities. Creating Storage Space. Wheelchair-Accessible Kitchen. 17 Design: Creating the Ideal Look and Feel for Your Kitchen. Where to Get Started. Flooring. Walls. Cabinetry. Countertops. Appliances, Sinks, and Faucets. Lighting. Index.

About the Author

A seasoned veteran of home improvement, both on and off camera, Norma Vally 's media career boasts four seasons as host of Discovery Home Channel's Emmy-nominated series Toolbelt Diva and a radio show on Sirius Satellite by the same name. Norma is a published author and sought-after speaker who has appeared on Today , NBC Nightly News , CNN , and MSNBC; she has been featured in Family Circle , Women's Health , People , Woman's Day , Glamour , the Los Angeles Times , USA Today , and the New York Times . Norma founded Chix Can Fix, a Web site and product line devoted to empowering women to take control of their homes and their lives.