Timothy has written about personal finance, including detailed home renovation and repair cost guides, since 2017. His work covers everything from plumbing and roofing to solar and pest control. Find ...

When planning home remodeling, two key concerns are usually on your mind: optimizing kitchen functionality and knowing property lines. Installing a kitchen island can revolutionize your kitchen, and ...

Q: My current kitchen doesn’t have an island, and I’d really like to incorporate one. I’m pretty handy, but I’m not sure if I have the skills to DIY this type of project. Is it cheaper to buy or build ...

Lexie is a former Staff Writer at Forbes Home and has over 6 years of professional experience as a writer and editor in the home improvement space. She's previously worked at sites such as HomeAdvisor ...

Here’s how to design an island that works for your particular space and the way you use your kitchen. By Tim McKeough As the kitchen evolved from a work space hidden from guests to the place where ...

Up through the 2017 edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC), there were requirements for “at least one receptacle outlet” for any island or peninsular counter larger than the prescribed minimum ...

Looking to plan your next kitchen layout? Check out this guide to the most popular layout styles and their respective pros ...