Should you start withthe floors?Paint the countertops?Redo all the cabinets?

Opt forall whiteor picka trendy green color?

How do you get the most bang for your renovation buck?

Joanna Gaines

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Where does a budding DIY-er even begin?

“I always like to start with the backsplashthat’s an easy DIY,” GainestoldCountry Living.

Backsplashes, particularly in bold patterns, are having a moment in kitchen design, as we noted here.

Your local hardware or DIY store will certainly have some advice, too.

“I think there’s a way to cheat some elements,” she toldCountry Living.