Kitchens & Baths 2003

Articles		Page
KITCHEN SINKS THAT SHINE by Scott Gibson With so many shapes, sizes, colors, and materials, one may not be enough		46
THE THOUGHTFUL BATH by Kristian Kicinski A luxurious bathroom's character is borne by innovative technology and recycled materials		54
RELOCATING A BUNGALOW KITCHEN by Eric Gill and Kimberly Goforth Expanding the kitchen into a neglected porch filled it with daylight and a view of the private, wooded backyard		57
WHAT'S NEW IN MICROWAVE OVENS by Roe A. Osborn Technological breakthroughs let you fine-tune the heat so that you can soften ice cream or brown a chicken		60
PUTTING THE CRAFT BACK IN A CRAFTSMAN BATH by Jerri Holan Tilework triumphs over sagging floors and out-of-plumb walls		65
ROUNDHOUSE KITCHEN by Mark Hutker Native American dwellings inspire a kitchen for cooking, dining, and just plain hanging out		68
INSTALLING AN ELECTRIC RADIANT FLOOR by Tom Meehan Under tile, heat mats warm your toes without pipes and a boiler		72
MIX AND MATCH: MAIL-ORDER CABINETS by Sven Hanson How to get well-made, affordable cabinets from companies that specialize in boxes, doors, and drawers		76
DESIGNING AROUND THE STOVE by Steve Aitken Setting the range in the center of the kitchen added more spaces without taking up all the room		82
HARD-WORKING PANTRIES by Hank Fotter A small room with open shelves and simple cabinetry can reduce kitchen costs and keep stored goods behind a closed door		86
SMALL KITCHEN FOR A SMALL HOUSE ON A SMALL BUDGET by Leah Moskoff A Chicago couple makes imaginative use of stock cabinets and salvaged materials to rebuild an old kitchen		90
DIRECTIONS TO THE POWDER ROOM by Nena Donovan Levine Pack big value into little spaces with custom fixtures and efficient floor plans		94
Departments		Page
CONTRIBUTORS		6
TAKING ISSUE Forget about resale value		8
GREAT IDEAS Baking center, Pot rack		16
FIXTURES & MATERIALS Shower pan, Portable flooring, Drawer pulls		26
BREAKTIME		38
FINISHING TOUCHES Powder rooms		100
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE? Floor finishes, Kitchen faucets, Ceramic tile		108
DRAWING BOARD Designing a kitchen island		118
FEEDBACK Sealer for stone counters, Water-saving toilet		128
INDEX TO ADVERTISERS		141
GREAT MOMENTS The leaky pipe		142

Kitchen Sinks That Shine, The Thoughtful Bath, Relocating a Bungalow Kitchen, What's New in Microwave Ovens, Putting the Craft Back in a Craftsman Bath, Roundhouse Kitchen, Installing an Electric Radiant Floor, Mix and Match: Mail-Order Cabinets, Designing Around the Stove, Hard-Working Pantries, Small Kitchen for a Small House on a Small Budget, Directions to the Powder Room