Remodeling the kitchen in an older Rockford home

Rockford's older neighborhoods are full of solid houses with small, tired kitchens. Here is what to expect when you open them up.

Plaster and lath

Many older homes have plaster walls. They are sturdy but slower to cut and patch than drywall.

Kitchens need several dedicated circuits today. Older panels may need an upgrade first.

Settled floors are normal in older houses. Cabinets are shimmed level so counters sit flat.

Tall cabinets, deep drawers and a narrow pantry pull-out make a small kitchen work much harder.

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October 20, 2026 · 5 min read

Rockford's older neighborhoods are full of solid houses with small, tired kitchens. Here is what to expect when you open them up.

Many older homes have plaster walls. They are sturdy but slower to cut and patch than drywall.

Kitchens need several dedicated circuits today. Older panels may need an upgrade first.

Settled floors are normal in older houses. Cabinets are shimmed level so counters sit flat.

Tall cabinets, deep drawers and a narrow pantry pull-out make a small kitchen work much harder.