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The national average for costs recouped from a minor kitchen remodel is almost 78 percent, according to Remodeling magazine’s 2020 Cost vs. Value Report.

You’ve been thinking about remodeling your kitchen but worry that you won’t be able to recoup the costs if you sell your home. Or maybe you have an endless list of home improvement projects, but you’re just not sure where to get started — or how much you can expect to spend.

Using the Remodeling 2020 Cost vs. Value Report, we looked at the national averages for job cost, resale value and cost recouped on some mid-range home improvement projects.

Are you aware of all the germs that could be hiding in your kitchen? Our interactive photo highlights the most common bacteria, where they’re hiding and how to kill them.

Your kitchen might look clean…but is it really? Beneath the veneer of sparkling countertops and sinks, germs may be hiding. The first step to eradicating bacteria-ridden problem areas is to know where germs breed. This can help reduce the number of cold and flu viruses your family is exposed to.

How knowledgeable are you when it comes to baking? Take our quiz that includes questions about baking cakes and oven tricks, and find out where you rank with top bakers.

Do you consider yourself a master baker…or a faker? Are you convinced that a baking show judge would refer to your cakes as “scrummy” — or would she call your cookies “overbaked”?

We’ve whipped up a quiz that will put your baking skills to the test. Whether you’re more acquainted with your oven or your local bakery, it’s never too late to step up your game. From skills and tools to ingredients and recipes, your future as a pro baker is calling. Ready, set, quiz!

Is it OK to eat food past the expiration date? Discover what expiration dates mean, the meanings of sell by date vs. expiration date and how to read expiration dates on food.

You may be unnecessarily tossing perfectly good food — and you’re not alone. Nine out of 10 Americans throw out food prematurely. The main culprit? Confusion around expiration dates. Many consumers take these dates as law, when they’re actually set by the manufacturer. Most people don’t realize that the dates on packaged goods aren’t related to food safety but are instead indicators of when the brand believes the product is its freshest.

Discover the biggest cooking mistakes made in the kitchen and receive simple cooking tips and solutions. Take our quiz about self-cleaning ovens, cooking thermometers and more!

Do you need help deciding where to start with your kitchen remodel? View our interactive photo to help you cover kitchen remodel ideas, including cabinets, countertops, flooring, and sinks.

Is it time to finally replace your worn-out cabinets? Is your triangle work zone more like a square? Have you had the same sad linoleum and dreary countertops since the Nixon administration? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, a kitchen remodel might be in your future.