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Last month, we asked you about what major projects you were planning to take on. Well, the results are in, and we have plenty of article to help you on your way.

A decorative ceramic tile backsplash can really serve to dress up the space above the countertops in your kitchen, as well as providing protection from the inevitable splatters and spills. Watch as Danny takes you step-by-step through the process, from preparing the wall surface and installing the tile to sealing the grout from stains.

Whether you’re starting from scratch with an all new kitchen, or simply want to dress up the cabinets you already have, the countertops you choose can make a big difference in the finished look. From plastic laminates to solid surface materials to natural stone, Danny guides you through the maze of choices that are available no matter what your budget.

Danny gives some valuable tips on how to update the look and style of your kitchen cabinets without the time and expense involved in replacing them. These include: changing the existing hinges and knobs, replacing the cabinet doors, repainting the cabinets.

The elderly often require modifications to their existing homes in order to make them safer and easier to use. Danny explores some innovative ideas to make homes more accessible, such as hinges that provide additional clearance for wheelchairs and the removal of thresholds from exterior doors. In the bathroom he examines the importance of ADA compliant faucets, as well as grab bars and adjustable shower heads. The need for increased lighting is addressed by the installation of remote controlled skylights.

Tired of waiting for hot water? Danny shows three methods for easing the problem. Including a hot water recirculation pump, proper water heater maintenance, and a tankless water heater, these solutions will have your water running hot in no time.

With so much to choose from on different types of kitchen sinks, Danny details some of those options and what to watch out for. From heavy composite materials to traditional stainless steel, take a little time to make sure you get the sink that best fits your needs.

Every year, thousands of industry professionals gather to find out what’s next in kitchen and bath trends. This year the show unleashed everything from eco-friendly designs, hi-tech appliances and retro ranges to lavish tubs, affordable surfaces and innovative toilets. Danny travels to Las Vegas, for the annual Kitchen and Bath Industry Show, to check out the best of the best in new kitchen and bath products and design ideas.

These empty nesters eliminated an unused bedroom to create a new master bath complete with walk-in closet. The 36 square feet of existing master bathroom was entirely too small.

Kitchen renovations add more value to your home than improvements in almost any other areas, but they also can make a drastic difference in how your home is used. Danny has some advice to help make the right decisions during the renovation.