The January Jumpstart Project is in full swing at our sister home sites and we're keeping a close eye on kitchen-related project and contest entries. We were inspired by this bright and economical bookcase update into a small home bar: Theresa's Bookcase Bar.

More after the jump...

• Lori's "Hole in the Kitchen Wall" Project at AT: Chicago

• The Dish Rack Debate at AT: Los Angeles

• Overboard Sink Shelf by Umbra at AT: New York

• In Praise of the Electric Kettle at re-nest