This Old House

Of kitchens, baths, and embracing change

t its core, home renovation is the art—and science—of transformation. Whether you’re tackling a single room, a few adjoining spaces, or a whole house, it’s about taking the physical environment from dated and dysfunctional to something that’s current, comfortable, and high-performing. For those of us hooked on the transformation, change is a constant.

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