Kitchen
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Upper Cabinet Door Stops...
DIY Forum &bull Yesterday
We have installed new kitchen cabinets and my wife liked the staggered look of different heights as well as different depths. Now that we have them installed we still like the way it all looks however the upper cabinet doors… Full Story »
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GFCI with 12/2 wire Safety Question
DIY Forum &bull Yesterday
My house was built in the mid 60s so the wiring is 12/2 (no ground). I want to install GFCI in the kitchen near the sink. I have tested the lines coming in and the line on the right side… Full Story »
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Over-the-range microwave with high power range?
DIY Forum &bull Yesterday
I'm in the middle of remodeling my kitchen and I am replacing all of my appliances. Unfortunately it's a small kitchen so I'm pretty much stuck with an over-the-range microwave because I don't have counterspace to spare, even with the… Full Story »
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- Remodeling
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Nice and New: Mason Jar Lights
CasaSugar &bull Yesterday
Oh how I love me some mason jars. Among preserving jams, pickling tomatoes, shedding garden light, and showcasing healthy blossoms, the time-tested glass container has one more job to add to its already impressive resume. The crafty folks at Pigeon… Full Story »
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Type of Grout for a backsplash?
DIY Forum &bull Mar 6, 2010
Hello, I need help! We have translucent glass tile for our new kitchen backsplash. I have heard so many different opinions on the type of grout to use for this. My kitchen designer friend said to definitely use epoxy so… Full Story »
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How to Make a Kitchen Cabinet Hook for Bananas
Danny Lipford &bull Mar 5, 2010
Watch this video to find out how to make and install a simple hook to suspend bananas beneath the hanging cabinets in your kitchen without taking up added counter space. If you're considering a home improvement project, chances are Danny… Full Story »
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Backsplash Around Faucet
DIY Forum &bull Mar 5, 2010
I'm going install my backsplash pretty soon, is it easier to remove the kitchen faucet and then tile or tile around the faucet without removing it. Full Story »
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Quartz Countertops in Northern NJ
DIY Forum &bull Mar 5, 2010
I hope my geographic constraint for this post doesn't hurt my chances of getting some responses, but I'll give it a try anyway. I'm just about done building the cabinets for my kitchen remodel. I'm leaning toward quartz countertops and… Full Story »
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Advice on building a wall
DIY Forum &bull Mar 5, 2010
Hi all, I live in an old apartment block on the 4th floor. At the back is what used to be a little balcony with a wall about 1 metre high. This balcony has since been enclosed and incorporated into… Full Story »
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Making a faux pantry/secret door- Need Advice
DIY Forum &bull Mar 5, 2010
We are remodeling and placing a passage way from our kitchen into a newly constructed laundry area in our garage. We want to place a door up to make a distinctive room, however since we already have two doors in… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Garage
- Kitchen
- Remodeling
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Open Web Truss/ Load Bearing Wall Question
DIY Forum &bull Mar 5, 2010
My townhouse was built with Top Chord Bearing Open Web Floor Trusses. They are 15' long X 11.5 deep. They are spaced out 22" from one another. I want to take out a 2' wall to open my kitchen. The… Full Story »
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Natural and Energy Efficient House Design on Bainbridge Island
DigsDigs &bull Mar 5, 2010
This house on Bainbridge Island is an unique work is designed by home owner who's an educator by profession. Its site is private, wooded area that is perfect for those who want to live peacefully and quietly. The main concept… Full Story »
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Adding an outlet for above the range microwave
DIY Forum &bull Mar 5, 2010
Hello, all. The range/microwave from the early 80s in my kitchen need replacing. It is actually a single unit. The wall only has the big 3 prong plug for the range. Can I add an outlet above for the microwave… Full Story »
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Roundup: Cutting Boards That Double as Decor
CasaSugar &bull Mar 4, 2010
My mom has a hankering for anything rooster so when I spotted this farm friend cutting board, I knew she had to have it. It's the perfect gift for her, but it's also another way to spruce up any kitchen… Full Story »
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Kitchen sink centered on cabinet?
DIY Forum &bull Mar 2, 2010
I'm installing a new kitchen sink on a 36" sink cabinet at the far left end of a countertop. I'd like to leave some countertop to the left of the sink, which would require off-setting the sink to the right… Full Story »
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Kitchen Aid Dishwater and dirty Dishes
DIY Forum &bull Mar 2, 2010
I have a 1 year old Kitchen Aid Dishwasher and I need to remove the bottom spray arm so that I can get to the internals to remove food debris. There is a lock nut on the arm but I… Full Story »
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Kitchen Remodel Mistakes
DIY Forum &bull Feb 28, 2010
Here is one often over looked step in a kitchen re do. Back in the old days sinks... Full Story »
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Adding a sub panel
DIY Forum &bull Feb 25, 2010
I am upgrading the kitchen, one full bath, and one bedroom in my house. They were all on a single 15 amp circuit (old house) but that will clearly change. Instead of pulling homeruns all the way back to the main panel on the opposite side of the house I'd rather install a small sub panel in… Full Story »
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Gas for stove in concrete slab
DIY Forum &bull Feb 25, 2010
We're building a slab-on-grade home, and planning on having a gas stove in the kitchen island. What's the usual method for running gas supply lines through a concrete slab? DIYChatroom.com - Are you about to start a new home improvement… Full Story »
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New Faucets - Rural Water Well Supply
DIY Forum &bull Feb 25, 2010
Looking to repair (again) a leaking Moen kitchen faucet, now looking at replacing several. Wanting quality, and I'm finding quality comes at a good price nowadays. I'm interested in high-arc models, and am humming and hawing about pull down spray vs separate side spray. For those that have installed or worked with fixtures in rural areas with relatively high mineral… Full Story »
