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Posts tagged “rental kitchen upgrade”

Small Space Solution: Narrow Rolling Pantry Shelves

We always have a tiny flush of jealousy when we see those beautiful custom kitchens with perfectly fitted cupboards, and lots of pull-out cabinets that make great use of every narrow space. Well, you ...

Incompetent Cabinet Doors? A Hack to Keep 'em Closed
This Old House

We have slightly crazy cabinet doors in our old rental kitchen. The hinges must be busted somewhere inside, because as much as we fiddle with them, they never allow the doors to close completely. This...

Rental Kitchen Upgrade: Replace the Faucet

We've talked about rental kitchen upgrades (how far would you go?) and special kitchen projects, and it seems like many of us are willing to go beyond new curtains or a coat of paint to make a long-te...

Rental Kitchen Renovation: How Far Would You Go?

Are you in a long-term rental? Does your kitchen need some help? Do you ever dream about painting the walls or the cabinets, replacing the countertop, or changing out the linoleum? How far would you (...

Small Rental Kitchen Upgrade: Swap Out the Switch Plates

Looking for small, inexpensive ways to make a rental kitchen just a little bit nicer? Here's one tip that we always follow when we move into a new home: Replace the switch plates and outlet covers. ...