Questions tagged [kitchens]
Questions related to the construction, modification, maintenance, repair of the many functional systems included in a kitchen. Systems include: plumbing, electrical,lighting, major appliances, surfaces (wall, floor).
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what kind of silicone do I use to fill the 1/8 and 1/4 inch gaps at the ends of the 2 layer of plywood floor [closed]
what kind of Silicone do I use to fill in the 1/8 and 1/4 in gaps at the plywood ends
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How can I unscrew or remove the kitchen faucet nuts and screw?
I'm replacing my old kitchen faucet. I get stuck while trying to remove the faucet from the countertop. The faucet appears to be tightened with the mounting nut and two rusted screws. I used ...
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Can kitchen backsplash tiles be placed directly on drywall?
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I am in the process of remodeling a kitchen. I am planning to place tiles starting from counter top all the way to the ceiling.
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Do drywalls need more screws to support the weight of ...
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How to fix the gaps between kitchen counters and wall, if wall is not straight?
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I am working on a kitchen remodel. The kitchen is composed of two perpendicular walls (one is existing, the other is new). While the new is built straight, the existing is not straight and has ...
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Does it matter which way the handle of a single lever faucet is facing when off?
I have a single lever, GIAGNI brand "industrial" style faucet where the handle pulls outward to run the water, then forward and backwards (while in the outward/open position) for hot and ...
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Moving Kitchen Worktop Cabinet Gap
I've got an L shaped worktop that's attached to my kitchen wall with cabinets underneath. Pretty standard stuff.
There are two cutouts for white goods, where there's no cabinet but the worktop ...
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How do I deal with falling floor when fitting a kitchen?
In UK we typically have a 15cm-17cm gap under melamine-faced chipboard kitchen units, then cover with a plinth clipped on to the feet.
I'm putting in a kitchen and the floor drops a good inch over a ...
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How to override the need for a neutral wire for an oven hookup
I have had my kitchen remodeled. I have new cabinets and a stone countertop. When it came to hooking up the oven, I was told I needed a neutral wire for the oven to work after the cabinets and ...
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I need to verify breaker size
I'm installing an older glasstop stovetop range.
GE model #JP960W0A1WW
I'm replacing old full stove unit w/ a 50 Amp breaker.
So w/ this glass top, do I need a 40 or 50 Amp breaker?
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How do I fix this leak in my sink supply plumbing?
The leak seems to be in the coupling. I can’t tell how to remove coupling from the hose and if it is an easy replace. The tap leaks when tap is turned on only and it is the hot water hose
The ...
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Why does boiler need minimal demand before heating water?
If I turn my kitchen tap on hot to a gentle stream, the boiler doesn't turn on to heat the water at all. It will stay cold forever. It's only when I unleash a jet wash torrent of gushing water out of ...
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How to run under-cabinet lights cables (18AWG) in walls so that the junction box is neither apparent under the cabinets, nor in the cabinets?
Context: I am remodeling my kitchen and currently working on wiring under-cabinet lights. In my research, I find that I need:
a power source, which can on one of the 2 counter receptacles circuits
a ...
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I really am thinking of covering my pipes underneath my kitchen sink and then removing all the cabinets there. They are rotten / causing gnats BAD [closed]
I rent but landlord will not spend money to really fix ANY issues. He likes “bandaid” repairs. I’m at a loss! I really cannot cook in a kitchen full of gnats/ fruit flies
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How do I adjust plumbing when converting a double kitchen sink to a single?
We will be installing a single under mount sink with garbage disposal. Converting from the current double basin sink.
I'd like to tackle this project if possible. My idea was to cap the right existing ...
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How to troubleshoot an issue in an electrical cooktop and separate insert oven
I am looking for a little help. Last night my cooktop and oven lost power and stopped working as I began cooking dinner and I need help troubleshooting so I don't tear my whole kitchen apart ...
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No lights in kitchen [closed]
Can anyone help me?? Monday.. My lights stop working in my kitchen, laundry room and garage. The outlets work. I tried the breaker and gfci outlets but still no lights in those rooms.
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How do I clamp this old sink onto a new countertop?
Looking for innovative ideas on how I can clamp this older recycled stainless steel sink onto a new composite countertop that is 3/4" thick.
The sink has an inward lip around the perimeter, but ...
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How to fix hole in laminate kitchen counter top after smaller stove top installed
After replacing our old burners that had a separate area for the knobs, there are rather large holes that I am trying to fix. The bigger being around 500x100 mm the smaller around 500x30mm but is next ...
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Taking out a 1950s cabinet without destroying it
I have 1950s American Standard kitchen cabinets. I want to put in a dishwasher, which means removing one of them. I don't want to destroy it because it's irreplaceable in my area.
I've hit one ...
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Hot kitchen water tap seizing up if run too much
The hot kitchen tap is being a nightmare to me.
It runs OK at low flow, however as flow is increased, it starts making noise, high pitched squeal, followed by shaking and then water stops flowing ...
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What should I use to seal between granite countertops?
My kitchen has granite countertops and upstands. The sealant between the individual countertop pieces and between the countertops and upstands requires renewing.
What kind of sealant should I use ?
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Is this wall load-bearing or not?
A few months back, I purchased a home (built in '57). During the walkthrough and home inspection, there was a wall between the kitchen and living room with an opening on the far end near the exterior ...
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Kitchen ceiling black(hot) wire stopped having power during light fixture replacement
I switched out my kitchen counter light fixture(originally two pendant light fixture) with a Sonneman 2816-4 bar light fixture.
Sonneman has 3 wires: Ground, Red(positive), Black(negative)
Ceiling has ...
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How should I connect misaligned round ducts inside a cabinet?
New cabinets, new over-the-range microwave, old 7" duct from the previous range hood — but the microwave exhaust adapter doesn't quite line up with the duct, and the distance is pretty short:
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Replacing old 3-wire gas range plugged in receptacle with hardwiring 4-wire electric oven
Happy new year. Looking for some advice:
I am in Toronto, Canada, and my condo was built in 2004.
I recently renovated my kitchen and now replacing the gas stove range with a separate cooktop and wall ...
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No water coming out of the kitchen faucet. Only a couple drops when cold or hot water is turned on
We had a hard freeze here in Louisiana last week. We are back to warmer temperatures outside now 71•degrees. All my faucets and showers are able to run water except for my kitchen sink faucet. My ...
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How to tighten this unusual faucet nut?
This is a 4 year old faucet, and it has a nut/extension that I have not seen before. The tip is plastic. I checked with local HD, and they did not have an answer either. I appreciate your help.
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Restriction on power outlet under stovetop?
I have an island countertop with a gas stove installed on top. The builders only put one general-use power outlet in the entire island. I'd like to add more but there are limitations in position due ...
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Can I use these old supply valves under my kitchen sink to install a new modern faucet?
I have this old set of valves/fittings running up to my Moen kitchen faucet that I believe has been in this house since the late 80s and the faucet is no longer giving me hot water correctly, and ...
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How can I keep my wooden kitchen sink utility platform from slipping forward in the sink?
I could use some ideas on this.
This is a device I use to increase my counter space. It is coated in of 3 coats of Polyurethane. It is angled downward to drain off water.
I put things on it like bowls,...
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Sealant/adhesive to reattach ceramic hob trim
The adhesive sealant attaching the glass of my Electrolux ceramic hob to its metal trim/edging is no longer adhesive/sealant and needs to be replaced (see image).
I don't know what the original ...
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Under cabinet lights wiring on top of kitchen cabinets
this is my first post here. I searched for my question before posting and didn't find it, apologies if it has been discussed before.
Is there any reason I can't run the wiring for my kitchen under ...
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How Tighten Kitchen Faucet? [duplicate]
I have a kitchen faucet that is a Moen, a replacement for the old one I tossed about a year ago. Since then, the Moen isn't secured tightly, and it's bothered me enough to try to fix it.
I just don't ...
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Floating shelf: Rounded vs. Rectangular brackets?
What are the pros and cons of each option?
I guess the rounded one means the diameter of the hole in the wall should be very big, while no difficult affixing is required on the shelf, you just drill a ...
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Changing under cabinet spotlight bulbs
I have pyramid spotlights under my cabinets. Three bulbs have gone and I’m not sure how/if they can be replaced. The bulb housing rotates to change the angle of light, so not a simple turn and pop. ...
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Why is my Indesit dishwasher stopping mid-cycle?
I have just moved into a flat with a Indesit integrated slimline dishwasher. It is all plumbed and wired in.
When I start the cycle the dishwasher pump starts working and then suddenly it stops and ...
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Putting a non GFCI downstream from a GFCI
I have an outlet next to my sink in a kitchen remodel. There is another outlet downstream that is located behind the refrigerator where the fridge will be plugged in. I know the outlet next to the ...
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Best way to install Kitchen Shelves next to existing cabinet?
To increase storage space, I want to install 3 shelves (above each other) near the edge of my kitchen cabinet, and near the edge of the wall, and above the kitchen ceramic.
Each shelf is about 75cm ...
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Can someone explain what this is?
Very new homebuyer, able and willing to learn the new ropes of home improvements, etc. Recently noticed that it that the paint is separating from the ceiling. Not sure what caused it however, it is ...
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Installation of Bosch cooking hob with a 5-wire cable
Problem: when I connect the electricity fuse, a continuous alert goes off and the display errors with 4U00 (photo below) which according to the manual means the hob installation is not correct. How to ...
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Single lever faucet shuts off by itself
Single lever kitchen faucet will not remain open at slow flow rates. Lever moves by itself to “off”. Valve remains open at high flow rates. What is likely to be the problem?
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Range Hood Galvanized Pipe - Installation Code
I want to install a modern open range hood on top of a kitchen stove.
However I need to first install a 6 inch duct from the roof, through the attic and have some part of the pipe exposed under the ...
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Can hardwood floors with heavy water staining be restored?
I’m interested in purchasing an older home and the home I’m mostly interested in has its original hardwood floors but the kitchen shows some damage.
I imagine they’re water damaged. The stains are ...
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How to change a light bulb?
I cannot figure out how to remove the glass globe to change the lightbulbs in my kitchen. I searched and found a similar light fixture to mine that suggests the clips are spring loaded and either pull ...
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Kohler kitchen faucet - replaced side sprayer now faucet doesn't work
I have an older Kohler kitchen faucet with a separate valve and side sprayer (3 hole). The sprayer hose is going bad. In making sure that I purchased the correct thing I removed the side sprayer at ...
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Can I tap a double oven and induction stove on a 60a breaker?
Context - I'm in Indiana (USA) replacing my existing gas cooktop with an induction cooktop.
My existing setup has 6 gauge wire running from the panel with a 60a breaker to a stove with a 7.2kW rating.
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What is the easiest way to level a large island comprising multiple cabinets?
So I put a very large island in a house that has a dip in the floor - where the middle part of the island is maybe 1/4" low than the outside edges.
One side is 4 large base cabinets. One side ...
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In order to avoid shutting off water to the whole house, can I temporarily terminate a PEX pipe at a closed shut-off valve?
I am helping the in-laws remove their countertops and disconnect their kitchen sink in preparation for new countertops and a new sink. The only wrinkle is that the existing sink does not appear to ...
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Will my new propane gas cooktop smell different that my natural gas cooktop did?
We've moved to a new house and plan to convert the electric cooktop to propane gas. I've noticed that the propane fireplace has a "burnt" odor to it. Now, I'm concerned that my gas cooktop ...
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ID10T Check: 6/2 Southwire SIMpull Stranded Is Acceptable for 50 AMP Cooktop Run
The 6/2 stranded is about half the cost of solid core (and considerably easier to work with). The run is less than 100' (~70'). Looking at the SouthWire chart, it appears that the 6/2 stranded will ...
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