Features a guide to kitchen renovation with style ideas and products, green building techniques and materials, advice on selecting fixtures, and functional layouts.

A guide to remodeling a kitchen that offers do-it-yourself suggestions for various budgets, before-and-after pictures, hands-on projects for any skill level, step-by-step instructions, and tips on storage, style, and efficiency.

"From the former editor in chief of House Beautiful, a vividly fresh collection of personality-filled kitchen designs and remodeling wisdom from innovators, designers, and creative thinkers"--

"A crew of resourceful neighbors comes together to prepare a meal for their community. Includes a recipe and an author's note about the volunteering experience that inspired the book"--

John Ota was a man on a mission--to put together the perfect kitchen. He and his wife had been making do with a room that was frankly no great advertisement for John's architectural expertise. It just about did the job but for a room that's supposed to be the beating heart of a home and a joy to cook in, the Otas' left a lot to be desired. And so John set out on a quest across North America, exploring examples of excellent designs throughout history,...