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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Bathroom sink | 2/6/2012 | William Spaan |
| Q: My bathroom sink fell off. It is an under mounted sink on to granite. There are no clips or screws ... A: Bill, I usually have the granite fabricator cut slots for basin bolts. Yours was just siliconed it ... | ||
| kitchen faucet/counter | 1/31/2012 | William Spaan |
| Q: we purchased a laminate countetop with a 60/40 undermount acrylic sink. when we ordered it we had to ... A: Alice, Your only recourse is to demand a new top, as laminate is unforgiving, unless you can use ... | ||
| bathroom bargins | 1/26/2012 | Jim Fulloon |
| Q: can you tell me where i can look for bathroom vanities cheap, maybe showrooms remodeling or condo ... A: Darlene: Everyone wants everything cheap today. Hey, I'm a consumer too and I search the bargains ... | ||
| kitchen sink replacement | 1/17/2012 | Torin Dixon |
| Q: We bought a home with a newly remodeled kitchen from someone who did not cook. The countertops are ... A: Linda, The answer is yes, you should be able to replace the sink under certain circumstances. Do ... | ||
| Faucet loose next to corian countertop | 1/9/2012 | William Spaan |
| Q: What is the best way to adhere the long-neck faucet back down to the countertop. It moves back and ... A: Millie, I do not recommend silicone, though a dab or two at the back of the unit will help. The best ... | ||
| graint stain | 1/9/2012 | Torin Dixon |
| Q: We have black absolute counter tops in our kitchen. I want to re-seal them but have some worry ... A: This issue is unusual for black granite as it is very stain resistant. I have seen some dark stone ... | ||
| Incorrect faucet holes in granite | 1/9/2012 | Scott A. |
| Q: we recently had granite countertops installed in our bathrooms (4). When the fabricators drilled ... A: I'm sorry you have this issue with your granite - I will try to help sort this out as there could be ... | ||
| Kitchen floor stone tiles | 1/5/2012 | Torin Dixon |
| Q: We have a fairly up to date/modern galley kitchen, with old parquet floors (10 feet by 5 feet). The ... A: It sounds like you have an interesting project in the works. I hope I can help. I assume that your ... | ||
| Drilling into Hi-Macs | 11/17/2011 | Bryan Dix |
| Q: Bryan: Great service you're providing here. I want to install a 24" Grohe shower bar onto my ... A: I hope I found this question quick enough to still be of help to you. Sorry for the delay. Yes, ... | ||
| FreeStanding Jennair downdraft replacement w/ overrange microwave | 10/24/2011 | Scott A. |
| Q: I have a 30 year old free standing Jenn Air electric range that I would like to replace with a ... A: I'm not familiar with a range (gas or electric) that has a light in the backsplash, but I am very ... | ||
| replacing an undermount sink with silestone countertop | 9/25/2011 | Bryan Dix |
| Q: We purchased silestone countertops and a new sink from Home Depot about 5 years ago. The sink has ... A: I have heard this scenario play out many times. I don't know of any fabricators of stone ... | ||
| Substrate requirements | 9/23/2011 | William Spaan |
| Q: I'm having a hard time locating documentation on the substrate requirements for granite countertops. ... A: Julie, I am located on the East Coast, North Carolina, and can only advise from my knowledge of the ... | ||
| Crazing in LG Hi-Macs sinks | 9/17/2011 | Bryan Dix |
| Q: What causes the "crazing" in a LG Hi-macs sink? 1 year after installation, the spider cracks ... A: I apologize for taking so long to answer this. I have been very busy this past week and it slipped ... | ||
| MDF or Poplar kitchen cabinets | 9/8/2011 | Jim Fulloon |
| Q: I am having new kitchen cabinets installed. Our old cabinets (25 years) were entirely made of press ... A: Don't get so caught up in the "real wood" thing. Technically the only "real" wood in any kitchen is ... | ||
| Cutting tile still on the wall | 9/5/2011 | Torin Dixon |
| Q: My tile installer did not follow instructions and has left insufficient room for the door casing to ... A: Drew, I am sorry I was not available over the holiday weekend to answer your question. Sounds like ... | ||
| new installation in old kitchen | 8/29/2011 | William Spaan |
| Q: We need to install a dishwasher in a kitchen that previously never had one. We are not replacing ... A: Jill, Your project could be fairly easy or fairly difficult, depending on the type of cabinetry you ... | ||
| spider cracks in my corian sink | 8/26/2011 | Bryan Dix |
| Q: Is there a way to repairs vein looking lines in the corian sinks? It is only on one side. They look ... A: Unfortunately there is no way to repair those little lines. The industry term for that is called ... | ||
| kitchen plumbing / leak | 8/23/2011 | William Spaan |
| Q: I have a leak under my kitchen sink, which I suspect is the result of a cap that is missing, or blew ... A: david, From your foto it appears you have a saddle valve attached to the hot water side feed line, ... | ||
| Corian sink problem | 8/15/2011 | Bryan Dix |
| Q: About 6 years ago we remodled our kitchen. I decided to go with Corian for our sink and it's built ... A: I hate to hear that your sink is doing that. The industry term for what you are describing is ... | ||
| Grout removal | 8/3/2011 | Torin Dixon |
| Q: I installed a new backsplash and wall decor around my kitchen wall, my problem is I made the fatal ... A: John, I am sorry you are having this issue. What material is the tile, and what material is on your ... | ||
| modular home kitchen sink | 8/3/2011 | Craig Alan Berberich |
| Q: I want to replace the kitchen sink in my modular home. It measures 33" x 19". The only stainless ... A: Daniece, You have a few options. I do not know where you are located but you may have a modular ... | ||
| A simple but very dangerous leakage | 7/29/2011 | Jim Fulloon |
| Q: Jim. Thanks for taking the time to read this. I have had a MDF kitchen installed recently. The ... A: Well $70 is a pretty good quality faucet for the most part. But one can even over tighten nuts on a ... | ||
| A faucet in distress | 7/28/2011 | William Spaan |
| Q: William. Thanks for taking the time to read this. I have had a MDF kitchen installed recently. The ... A: Edith, Sorry for the delay. The faucet base should be tight against the counter top. Check the nuts ... | ||
| A faucet in distress | 7/28/2011 | William Spaan |
| Q: William. Thanks for taking the time to read this. I have had a MDF kitchen installed recently. The ... A: Edith, Your problem is a tricky one. The leak could be from any of the sources you mentioned. I ... | ||
| Partial Kitchen Remodel | 7/25/2011 | Jim Fulloon |
| Q: You had emailed that you were out-of-town last week and couldn't answer just then, but might be able ... A: Solid surface is my material of choice but I am not of the majority in that opinion. In fact as a ... | ||
| granite countertop support | 7/19/2011 | Scott A. |
| Q: We are planning to install granite countertops, but we need some advice on how best to support the ... A: You are right to be concerned about support for a granite c/t. While granite is extremely durable ... | ||
| Corian? Countertop Stain | 7/17/2011 | Bryan Dix |
| Q: Bryan, My wife and I are about to purchase a home which has Corian countertops- according to the ... A: Without seeing it in person it is hard for me to tell whether or not it would come out. Sometimes ... | ||
| Sink replacement | 7/12/2011 | Scott A. |
| Q: I have a Youngstown kitchen sink (1950's) that I would like to replace.It sits on a 24" inch wide ... A: Congratulations on tackling this DIY project - remodeling can often be a painful, yet very rewarding ... | ||
| Sink replacement | 7/12/2011 | Scott A. |
| Q: I have a Youngstown kitchen sink (1950's) that I would like to replace.It sits on a 24" inch wide ... A: I think I can help, but I'm going to give you two answers based on your described situation and the ... | ||
| Over the range microwave | 7/5/2011 | Craig Alan Berberich |
| Q: We would like to install an over the range microwave (Kenmore) as a wall unit in our custom ... A: Denise, The over the range OTR is a good choice. In reference to safety concerns: OTR have to be ... | ||
| # of corbels needed to support granite ctops | 6/16/2011 | Torin Dixon |
| Q: MY GRANITE SIZE IS 3 CM -OVERHANG IS 18 X 75 - HOW MANY CORBELS WILL I NEED TO SUPPORT THIS AND HOW ... A: Generally overhangs follow the following formula: If you have an island or peninsula with at least ... | ||
| Base size for small granite peninsula | 6/6/2011 | William Spaan |
| Q: We would like to add a small peninsula with a granite counter sz of 24 x 30. Other than using a ... A: Robin, You can cantilever about ten inches on the thirty inch side or you can go fifteen with two ... | ||
| Over the range microwave installation | 6/4/2011 | Jim Fulloon |
| Q: We are installing an OTR microwave over our range. However, because there was previously a ... A: Anita: I'm going to say don't do that. Everyone will point and laugh. You didn't say what kind of ... | ||
| Wall Oven Installation | 6/1/2011 | Scott A. |
| Q: !! I am replacing a wall oven. There was an existing "cubby" in the cabinets that the previous ... A: Yes - I just mean that the wire should not have any visible cuts or wear areas in the insulation. ... | ||
| Wall Oven Installation | 6/1/2011 | Scott A. |
| Q: !! I am replacing a wall oven. There was an existing "cubby" in the cabinets that the previous ... A: Your appliance salesman is correct - there is no issue at all with the back/sides of the wall oven ... | ||
| cleaning quartz countertop | 5/28/2011 | Torin Dixon |
| Q: I have a quartz counter top in my bathroom that has soap scum around the faucet. How do I clean this ... A: Patricia, I suggest using a neutral pH cleaner like HMK R55 Intensive Cleaner or DuPont Klenzall. ... | ||
| Kitchen sink positioning | 5/28/2011 | William Spaan |
| Q: Renovating my kitchen and want to move the existing sink to a new location. My kitchen area is ... A: Bobby M, Sorry for the delay in answering. Memorial weekend I do not go online. I am unable to give ... | ||
| range placement | 5/20/2011 | Bryan Dix |
| Q: Is it okay to put a range next to a wall? I know it's not the best location but to get everything ... A: I am in the middle of a job right now that has to have the full height backsplash replaced because ... | ||
| Remove part of laminate counter backsplash | 5/16/2011 | William Spaan |
| Q: I'm replacing a drop-in stove with a free-standing one. What type of saw can I rent in order to cut ... A: Pete, Thanks for the foto. Most do not send visuals. I would be certain I need to cut the splash in ... | ||
| appliance placement | 5/5/2011 | Scott A. |
| Q: Is it alright to place the stove and the dishwasher next to each other? A: The answer is yes - but with a simple caveat. A dishwasher is not designed to support the weight of ... | ||
Kitchen Design/Remodeling
Answers by Expert:
William Spaan
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
Kitchen remodeling, design, and repairs are my forte. I am able to field questions about cabinets, counter tops, tile, flooring, lighting, plumbing, and all phases of a remodel.
Experience
I am a Licensed General Contractor (NC) and have been remodeling homes for over thirty years.
Education/Credentials
The undergraduate degree in english I hold does little to help me install cabinets. The thirty years plus attending the SH of K (School of Hard Knocks) in home repair and construction
allows me to claim Master status.
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