You don't have to spend a fortune on bathroom cabinets or settle for the stock cabinetry on the shelves at the Big Box Stores. Just ask them about bathroom vanities available by Kraft Maid, American Woodmark and other cabinet makers.

Home Depot's and Lowes' stock kitchen cabinets are really worth a look if you are on a tight budget. We're impressed with the color selection of Home Depot's new Distinctions line. Lowes' stock cabinets are still a good choice if you want to stain or paint your kitchen cabinets.

We review top stores in these above categories and suggest how you can find some bargains. Wait for annual and year end clearance sales and you can save up to 50 percent off. Shop the clearance centers for discontinued and slightly damaged furniture.

Discounted prices of marble and granite countertops can be found from fabricators who have surplus stones. These are the left overs that are from fabricating kitchen countertops. These material can easily serve as countertops for most bathroom vanities.

This article on Porcelanosa kitchen cabinets is the second of a two part article on modern, contemporary European kitchen cabinets. We also covered IKEA European kitchen cabinets.

These days, many home owners are no longer trying to keep up with the Joneses.

Pocket doors should be considered especially by homeowners renovating smaller homes, townhouses and condominiums. Just make sure you plan your framing, electricity, HVAC, and plumbing around them.
Pocket doors should be strongly considered by renovators and builders who are looking to maximize space and create a clean and uncluttered look.

What is a Pocket Door?