Lou Manfredini's Kitchen Smarts

ABOUT THIS BOOK

TRANSFORM A WORN-OUT KITCHEN INTO YOUR PRIDE AND JOY

Americans spend about 80 percent of their waking hours in the kitchen. It is the heart of every home. Yet if there’s something about this room that bothers you—from dated décor to layouts that promote clutter—it affects how you feel about your whole house. Now in Lou Manfredini (AKA “Mr. Fix-It”), the handyman extraordinaire tells you exactly what you need to create a kitchen you love, at a price you can afford.

• Incorporate elements of expensive kitchens into your design
• Tackle intimidating tasks, from new floors to countertops
• Freshen up your cabinets with a dazzling “reface” lift
• Figure out the best ways to bring in natural as well as electric lighting
• Confront issues such as plumbing, color schemes, and layout
• Discover which projects require expert assistance—
and which you can handle yourself
• Avoid pitfalls and ask the right questions of your contractor
• Improve and add value to your home

Includes “Lou’s Clues” (essential tips), illustrations,
anecdotes, specific prices, and a lifetime of insight