Norma Vally's Kitchen Fix-Ups: More than 30 Projects for Every Skill Level »

A seasoned veteran of home improvement, both on and off camera, Norma Vally's media career boasts four seasons as host of Discovery Home Channel's Emmy-nominated series Toolbelt Diva and a radio show on Sirius Satellite by the same name. Norma is a published author and sought-after speaker who has appeared on Today, NBC Nightly News, CNN, and MSNBC; she has been featured in Family Circle, Women's Health, People, Woman's Day, Glamour, the Los Angeles Times, USA Today, and the New York Times. Norma founded Chix Can Fix, a Web site and product line devoted to empowering women to take control of their homes and their lives.

Easy kitchen fix-ups from TV's Norma Vally!

The kitchen is the heart of every home—it's where family and friends gather to cook, eat, laugh, and celebrate. Unfortunately, all that time spent in the kitchen translates into a lot of wear and tear. But that doesn't mean you have to pay someone else to keep your kitchen running well and looking fresh.

In this full-color, richly illustrated book, construction pro Norma Vally shows you how to maintain, repair, and refurbish your kitchen. From common fix-ups like changing cabinet knobs and pulls to major renovations like installing a new countertop, you'll learn all the steps to complete more than 30 projects that will spruce up your kitchen in a snap.

Plus, a bonus DVD walks you through three key tasks:

• Cleaning out a faucet aerator

• Repairing a leaky faucet

• Installing a new faucet

Whether you're a confident DIYer or have never held a wrench, Norma Vally'sexpert guidance makes home repair easy!

Karen Ellis - Library Journal

Vally, TV DIY celebrity and repairwoman, presents in these two books kitchen and bathroom projects ranging from supersimple repairs to complex and time-consuming renovations. The projects are all doable, arranged by skill level, though hardly unique. Each of the accompanying DVDs shows only three projects from the books. The DVDs have much better instruction, with cautions and tips not given elsewhere in the books. Text instruction is basic though not particularly insightful, with some accompanying illustrations.

1 Sinks 16

Faucet Aerator Maintenance 17

Tighten a Loose Faucet 19

Unclog a Drain 21

Fix a Sprayer 23

2 Countertops 25

Restore a Solid-Surface Countertop 26

Replace a Cracked Tile 28

3 Appliances 30

Dishwasher Maintenance 31

Refrigerator Maintenance 34

Stove Maintenance 36

4 Cabinets 39

Add or Replace Knobs and Pulls 40

Restore Wood Cabinet Finish 42

5 Walls and Floors 44

Patch Holes in Drywall 45

Repair Torn Vinyl Flooring 49

Reseal a Damaged Wood Floor Section 51

6 Sinks 56

Repair a Leaky Faucet 57

Snake a Stubborn Sink Clog 65

7 Countertops 67

Resurface a Laminate Countertop 68

Tile a Backsplash 74

8 Appliances 79

Repair a Garbage Disposal 80

Repair an Icemaker 83

9 Cabinets 86

Refinish Wood Cabinets 87

10 Walls and Floors 91

Install a Task Light Fixture 92

Refinish Wood Floors 96

11 Sinks 104

Install a New Faucet 105

Replace a Shut-Off Valve 108

Install an Under-sink Water Filtration System 112

Install a New Drop-in Sink 115

12 Countertops 123

Install a Laminate Countertop 124

Tile a Countertop 130

13 Appliances 136

Install a Dishwasher 137

Install a Microwave/Exhaust Fan 143

14 Cabinets 147

Install New Cabinets 148

15 Walls and Floors 155

Install a Floating Floor 156

Tile a Floor 161

Install Recessed Lights 166

16 Footprint and Layout: What Works for You 174

Exploring the Possibilities 175

Creating Storage Space 179

Wheelchair-Accessible Kitchen 182

17 Design: Creating the Ideal Look and Feel for Your Kitchen 185

Where to Get Started 186

Flooring 187

Walls 192

Cabinetry 193

Countertops 193

Appliances, Sinks, and Faucets 196

Lighting 200

Index 202