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| over the stove top microwave | 7/6/2008 | Craig Alan Berberich |
Q: We just purchased a GE model over the stove microwave but found that the depth of the product ...
A: Kathy, The GE over the range (OTR) you described is a normal size. Keep in mind most range hoods ...
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| Replacing bathroom vanity top | 7/4/2008 | Craig Alan Berberich |
Q: Is it expensive to replace a vanity top? The dimensions I would be replacing are 50cm x 163 cms. ...
A: Kim, You have several options that are not too expensive. You can go to your local home center. ...
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| Laminate Countertops | 7/3/2008 | Van Wilson |
Q: I currently have laminate countertops and the backsplash goes up the wall 18". I am looking to ...
A: Any time you remove a full back splash from drywall you will pull some of the paper facing off of ...
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| cabinet install over tile | 6/29/2008 | Van Wilson |
Q: I am installing a new kitchen and we have laid tile down on the whole kitchen area. I am wondering ...
A: This is an excellent question. When installing kitchen base cabinets you do not need to attach them ...
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| installing microwave | 6/29/2008 | Van Wilson |
Q: Right now we have a standard hood. We have replaced the stove but the replacement microwave and ...
A: Since your Microwave was a gift I am wondering if you have all of the parts in install it. All ...
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| Kitchen Wall Tiles | 6/25/2008 | Van Wilson |
Q: My wife went to Lowes and bought tiles and boarderd to go behind the stove and below the cabinets on ...
A: You have chosen a very large tile and border for your back splash. The issue here in using such a ...
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| bulkhead | 6/25/2008 | Van Wilson |
Q: how do you remove florescent lights in a bulkhead that has been covered with Plexiglass and add ...
A: Some times some questions need further explanation in order for me to fully understand what is being ...
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| KITCHEN DESIGNS | 6/21/2008 | Van Wilson |
Q: I would like to renovate my kitchen, but I am having a problem. You see, I like the 1980's designs; ...
A: All cabinet boxes are built pretty much the same. The difference in the 1980's cabinets are the ...
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| backsplash drywall | 6/20/2008 | Van Wilson |
Q: I read your answer about removing tile from a backsplash and what you can do to try and not ruin the ...
A: I agree with everything you have stated in your post. Any competent tile installer would look at the ...
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| Granite Counter Tops | 6/20/2008 | Van Wilson |
Q: Frank, I recently got granite counter tops and on my island they used a filler and there is a large ...
A: Call the installer back out to your house and let him fix this problem. You paid him to complete ...
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| countertop material choice | 6/20/2008 | Craig Alan Berberich |
Q: I would like to replace a 48 1/2" X 120" solid core laminate countertop, preferable with a seamless ...
A: Rubye, Based on what you described I would look at Corian. It would have a seam, but most seam are ...
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| Cooktop clearances | 6/13/2008 | Craig Alan Berberich |
Q: I just installed new cabinets with a granite countertop. I am (was???) ready to install the GE ...
A: Doug, This is a "CYA" number, however, only a 1/4" is very minimal. What material is on the ...
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| Under cabinet outlets | 6/6/2008 | Craig Alan Berberich |
Q: My wife want the outlets in our kitchen remodel to be under the cabinets instead of in the wall. ...
A: John, I will try to describe an option that is much easier to draw. I have no ability to send ...
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| downdraft vent behind slide-in range | 6/2/2008 | Craig Alan Berberich |
Q: We are remodeling our kitchen and wish to use a downdraft vent behind a slide-in range that will be ...
A: Diane, I have used downdrafts twice behind slide in range units. Once in an island application and ...
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| kitchen lay out | 6/1/2008 | Craig Alan Berberich |
Q: best lay out for a kitchen is?
A: Joni, As a general rule you want to create a work triangle. Your sink, range and refrigerator will ...
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| kitchen undermount sink | 6/1/2008 | Craig Alan Berberich |
Q: I currently have an undermount double-bowl sink in my kitchen. After moving in and using it, I ...
A: Joanne, In many cases this can be done. You will need to find a local granite fabricator to do the ...
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| granite problem | 5/30/2008 | Fabiano Silva |
Q: I was also wondering how to put a piece of granite on a wall without cabinets, we were thinking of ...
A: I'm not sure what you trying to do, the piece will be glued in any place?! I believe the drywall ...
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| otr microwave with no cabinets | 5/29/2008 | Van Wilson |
Q: My stove sits on a wall by itself. I have no cupboards above it or on the side of it. I need to ...
A: I have never put a microwave that sits on a counter top over a stove. It can be done I am sure in ...
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| Particleboard\LEAK | 5/28/2008 | Van Wilson |
Q: Good evening, a neighbor has a cabinet that has the bottom rotted out from a long running leak. It ...
A: I have never found a good way to repair a sink base cabinet after it has been installed. Chances are ...
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| Microwave venting | 5/28/2008 | Craig Alan Berberich |
Q: I have a microwave that recycle/recirculates back into kitchen. This is not good when frying food. ...
A: Rick, 1) It does not need to extend far, as debris should be airborne. 2) This is fine, no need to ...
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| Repairing a burn spot on Granite C-top(for Fabiano Silva) | 5/28/2008 | Fabiano Silva |
Q: my wife placed a really hot pot on the counter and now there is a burn ring on the granite. My ...
A: This is really strange! Granite is heat resistant and hot pot is not supposed to "burn the granite". ...
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| repairing formica countertop | 5/28/2008 | Van Wilson |
Q: We have a kitchen with very nice formica countertops in good condition except one thing. There is a ...
A: You can clean the area that is loose and dry it with a hair dryer completely. Then get some oil base ...
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| Kitchen cabinets on brick and plaster | 5/27/2008 | Van Wilson |
Q: I have started renovations on my home by tearing out the kitchen intending to install a new one. ...
A: I have read both of your posts to this subject. I have never tried to hang cabinets on a wall made ...
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| Flushing the Mitered Edges | 5/27/2008 | Van Wilson |
Q: In tightening the bolts under the miter and using a block to even them out -- we still have a little ...
A: Tightening the bolts is a two person job. One person underneath the miter and the other on top with ...
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| over-the-range microwave installed as build-in? | 5/27/2008 | Van Wilson |
Q: I wonder if it is possible to install a over-the-range convection microwave into a cabinet above a ...
A: Any microwave that has an exhaust fan attached to it can not be used as a built in oven. That would ...
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| New pantry cabinet | 5/24/2008 | Van Wilson |
Q: We are trying to install a new pantry into an existing kitchen space. We removed some old cabinets ...
A: I come from an era where we had to custom build everything so in your place I would build a cabinet ...
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| Plywood base on kitchen countertop | 5/23/2008 | Craig Alan Berberich |
Q: I am about to replace my kitchen countertops with granite 12 x 12 tiles and was wondering do I need ...
A: Mary, You can build up edge of plywood if you want top to appear thicker, however, there is no ...
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| Microwave electrical conection | 5/22/2008 | Craig Alan Berberich |
Q: Most of the new generation of Microwaves with Fan ,for mounting above the oven,have to be plugged in ...
A: George, I install electrical both ways depending on the home construction. On block construction I ...
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| countertop (granite) | 5/21/2008 | Van Wilson |
Q: How do we install new granite base kitchen cabinets without removing the granite countertop? ...
A: You will not be able to change the cabinets in that manner because you will not be able to level and ...
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| Refinishing or other options for oak cabinets | 5/21/2008 | Van Wilson |
Q: We're buying a 70's "fixer-upper". The kitchen cabinets are oak, and originally a dark color (as ...
A: Painting the cabinets white is always an option. How ever I prefer stained oak cabinets to remain ...
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| Cabinet Hardware | 5/21/2008 | Van Wilson |
Q: Mr. Wilson, I recently bought a new house. The builder is willing to pay for the cabinet hardware ...
A: I see your concern about the different drawer widths and the handle sizes. I have addressed this ...
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| countertop (granite) | 5/20/2008 | Van Wilson |
Q: How do we install new granite base kitchen cabinets without removing the granite countertop?
A: it is impossible to install new kitchen cabinets with out removing the counter tops because the ...
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| Cabinet Hardware | 5/19/2008 | Van Wilson |
Q: Mr. Wilson, I recently bought a new house. The builder is willing to pay for the cabinet hardware ...
A: I have seen the collection of handles that you have spoken about from the resources that you ...
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| Undermount sink sag | 5/18/2008 | Fabiano Silva |
Q: We just installed soap stone counters with a stainless sink and 3/4 hp garbage disposal. The sink ...
A: This already happen with me, the problem is we didn't install any bracket on the middle, so i did ...
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| laminate countertop | 5/17/2008 | Van Wilson |
Q: My counter top has a dark speckled granite look but is laminate. It is about 4 years old and I have ...
A: There is a product on the market called called " Counter top Magic" that I believe will help your ...
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| replacing vent hood with micro/hood combo | 5/16/2008 | Craig Alan Berberich |
Q: My old kitchen had an inexpensive vent hood. In renovating the kitchen, we bought an OTR micro-hood ...
A: Tara, I agree angles hurt airflow. You can either suffer a loss of airflow or cover existing vent ...
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| downdraft hood vs.upward draft | 5/15/2008 | Craig Alan Berberich |
Q: we are building a new home and the builder is giving me a downdraft gas stove...but i was intereted ...
A: It is hard to determine value of hood on appearance alone. The quality of stainless steels vary. ...
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| downdraft hood vs.upward draft | 5/15/2008 | Craig Alan Berberich |
Q: we are building a new home and the builder is giving me a downdraft gas stove...but i was intereted ...
A: Madhuri, Yes you can install a hood later, the venting is best done during construction. Very ...
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| Backsplash | 5/14/2008 | Fabiano Silva |
Q: I'm getting ready to install a travertine backsplash in my new kitchen. I will be installing it over ...
A: You can use pre mixed white thinset, if you seal the tile before grout it'll help to clean, and ...
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| Updating existing formica backsplash | 5/14/2008 | Van Wilson |
Q: What is the most economical way to update a formica backsplash? Can we paint over it? or ...
A: This question would be better asked to a quality paint store like Sherwin Williams. As an ...
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