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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Need help with new kitchen sink plumbing
Just did my countertops and had new double sink installed. The new sink drains are not centered as before, but offset. The installers took out the old one before I could take a picture of setup. The ...
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Broken control panel glass on propane range
The glass covering the control panel on our Whirlpool propane range shattered after I don’t a pot on it. Whirlpool says I need to replace entire control panel ($949.00). Can I just remove the glass ...
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I have 2 windows in my kitchen, would it be crazy to remove one? [closed]
Redesigning our kitchen and want to remove the stove from the island (G shape) Fridge is built-in on interior wall. Sink/dishwasher is on the far wall facing the front of the house and on the other ...
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Removing a Rayburn Solid Fuel Cooker - Issues to consider
I have a solid fuel Rayburn Regent cooker (essentially an Aga) with built in boiler in my kitchen, which I want to remove. It is no longer connected to the heating system, but appears to be connected ...
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No hot water from kitchen faucet yet there is still water flow through hot water valve
We recently replaced the kitchen faucet. In the process of change we shut off the water to the house at the street level because the hot water valve under the sink would not turn off completely. The ...
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Why does the kitchen faucet lose pressure and sputter?
Only the kitchen faucet, all other in trailer work fine, will start with full pressure, lose the pressure, and if I turn the water off then back on, it sputters so hard that it can be felt on the ...
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Wondering what my countertop is made of
The previous owner installed this countertop, who cannot be reached. I have no idea what kind of counter this is and wonder if I should be treating it, what I should clean it with, etc.
It does seem ...
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Problem with Ladylux kitchen faucet sprayer
I have a 14-year old Grohe Ladylux kitchen faucet. Recently, the spray knob stopped working properly. Normally when you press and release the knob, the faucet goes to spray mode until you press the ...
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Removing Hose Attachment on Kohler Kitchen Faucet
I'm not sure how exactly to remove this attachement, and I don't want to break anything. Anyone have any ideas. I've checked a bunch of youtube videos for similiar faucets with no luck.
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Kitchen / Bathroom sink are very “splashy” - How can I change this rectangular aerator?
I just moved into a new flat and I have a problem with the kitchen and bathroom faucets.
They are extremely splashy (if opened suddenly the water will spill out of the sink!) and whenever I clean the ...
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How do I remove old Moen kitchen faucet?
I'm attempting to install a new kitchen faucet, but I'm having trouble removing my old faucet. Based on the attached pictures, is it obvious what I'm supposed to unscrew?
Also, is it a concern that ...
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Side-Drawer for the kitchen
I have some space left under my kitchen sink, which I would like to use as best as I can. However the space I have left over is only (w,h,l) 20x18x52cm. I saw the following drawer on ikea's website ...
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Move wall drainpipe to make room for garbage disposal?
My kitchen sink is almost centered over the wall drainpipe and there seems to be no way to arrange any connections to make room for the garbage disposal. Before I give up and learn to live without, ...
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Replacing kitchen wall tiles
If my kitchen wall tiles start some centimeters below the countertop and the base cabinets, can I replace the tiles without moving the cabinets? For example by cutting the tiles at the countertop line ...
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How should I wire a GFCI outlet and a switch to isolate the switch but provide GFCI protection further in the series?
I am replacing the outlets for my garbage disposal/dishwasher circuit in my kitchen. Currently on that breaker there is one non-GFCI outlet with a pigtailed switch controlling the garbage disposal and ...
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Kitchen setup for US appliances in Europe/India
I am relocating to India from US and taking all the appliances along. I understand that a lot of appliances can go toast due to voltage support as India/Europe has 230v range and US appliances work at ...
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Microwave door interlock switch keeps failing
I have a 1000W GE "over the range" microwave (model JVM3160RF) that is now about 3 years old. Earlier this year, one of the interlock micro-switches failed (would not depress) which caused the ...
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Kitchen installation plumbing and electricity preparation
Hi when I install a new kitchen, should I first take care that the electric wires that are behind the base cabinets will be hidden inside the walls? Is it ok if they will be inside a plastic "tunnel" ...
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Movable kitchen island on glueless vinyl
My kitchen island is a 66" x 36" countertop supported by two 33" x 24" base cabinets, leaving a 12" overhang on the long side.
The island weighs at least 300lbs empty. Contents will add another ...
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How to finish jagged edge of kitchen subway tile?
Did our own backsplash tiling in the kitchen, and didn't realize until we were finished that the cap/trim/edging goes UNDER the tile. Not on top.
So now we've got an ugly looking edge to the tile (...
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Kitchen drain plumbing leak at double P-trap
This is the plumbing setup under our kitchen sink, there are two p-traps, one for the kitchen sink and another for the dishwasher that both feed into the drain pipe.
The black p-trap (dishwasher) ...
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What can I use instead of a ducted range hood in my kitchen?
I know this edges pretty close to a shopping recommendation, but I hope that I'll manage to stay on the good side. If not, please tell me and I'll delete the question myself.
My situation: I live in ...
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Complete power loss in over-the-range microwave
The over-the-range microwave in my kitchen (GE, 1500W) has completely lost power. The power loss was intermittent for a day, but then at some point it never came back. I have checked all fuses that I ...
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How can I remove the stopper from my sink?
As you can see in the picture, in my infinite wisdom, I managed to block the kitchen sink with the stopper by placing it upside down in the sink, now I can't take the stopper out... Oops. Any ...
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Kitchen floor mold?
Is this mold under the tile? There was a leak. The floor is not weak when standing on it. Does the subfloor need to be removed? Or would corcobium spray do the job? And how to remove tile glue? Thanks!...
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Axial or centrifugal fan for short run out of kitchen?
I'm researching replacements for a broken extractor fan in my kitchen. It is wall mounted and runs through the wall straight outside, no long ducting involved.
The current (broken) fan is the ...
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Water Dripping out of Overflow Pipe outside of house near my kitchen?
I have a overflow? pipe near the kitchen drain on the outside of the house that's been leaking as of late, and I'm curious if anyone knows what the pipe is, what it does, and how to fix the issue?
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Face Frame Cabinet Hinges won't close
I have some large cabinet doors (3 hinges on each door) which I recently installed new soft-close hinges however the left side the bottom of the door won't close and on the right side the top of the ...
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Replacing a Cast Iron Sink with a Stainless sink
We have granite counter tops and are replacing a cast iron sink with a stainless one. We bought a 33x22" sink (which is the size of the Cast iron) and because of the clips (which the cast iron doesn't ...
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Replacing either the light socket or the whole recessed light fixture
Fixing my old house up to put on the market. Had it rewired a couple yrs ago. This light fixture is above my kitchen sink.Keeps tripping out when turned on. I can't find square recessed lighting to ...
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How to insulate around kitchen cabinet cut outs for outlet and propane line access?
New home, builder cut out kitchen cabinet holes for electric outlet and propane line to gas cooktop. Toe kick heating vents below kitchen cabinets now blow warm air out through these cut outs. Any ...
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how do i remove kitchen sink drainer basket without a visible lock nut?
my kitchen drainer basket is made of plastic without the usual lock nut. i could not remove it.
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How to clean pulp collector of a fruit juice extractor [migrated]
Not sure if my problem is directly related to home improvement, but this problem at home is making trouble for me.
I have a New Life juice extractor of model FJU-30W-310 which has a pulp collector ...
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The under part of my kitchen sink is flaking off some white particles
The underside of my sink in my kitchen is crumbling off onto my cleaning supplies. What do I do to stop that and what is it so I can make sure it doesn't return?
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Cap water supply line (kitchen)
I have a 3/8 OD (I believe) water supply line coming out of a T-connection in my kitchen - one line services the cold water for the sink faucet and the other goes to the fridge.
I would like to cap ...
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Removing fake self stick backsplash
How can I remove self stick backsplash. Some of them have been falling off, but some are stubborn and won't come off easily without pulling the top layer of drywall off.
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Can an outlet for a dishwasher be located below the floor?
I am not a handy person, so I had family members install a new dishwasher. When they finished, I noticed that this was how the electrical was installed. The dishwasher was plugged into a new outlet ...
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Dryer with one wire connected to water pipe does not work after replacing copper pipe with pex
I have a dryer with a 3-wire power cord. One wire was fastened to a copper water line. I replaced the copper water line with pex tubing and now the dryer won't work.
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WEATHER-resistant GFCI's required in bathrooms?
My new non-WR GFCI outlet says on the back of it...
NOTICE:DO NOT INSTALL non-weather resistant devices in wet or damp locations as per latest NEC code. When installing weather resistant devices in ...
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How to hang IKEA KUNGSFOR kitchen suspension rails, partly in stud, partly in plasterboard
I'm looking to install 2 IKEA KUNGSFOR suspension rails to create a combination close to this, but with 1 fewer shelf and using a grid on the back instead.
My kitchen is fairly small (formed from the ...
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Consulting expert for remodelling plans while doing the work myself?
I'm planning a kitchen renovation that involves removing a floor to ceiling pantry that separates the kitchen and dining areas, new cabinets, new flooring, and new appliances. I'm unsure of how to ...
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What is this layer of material in the kitchen floor?
I have decided to replace the linoleum flooring in my kitchen with a layer of LVT Underlayment, and then Vinyl plank flooring. There were sections of the original floor that were not covered by the ...
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Is it worth DIY remove old tiles or just put new tiles on old tiles in Kitchen?
In video removing old tiles does not seem to be that hard. However, can things go wrong when doing so? What type of damage can occur if the tiles does not come off and we apply too much pressure?
Is ...
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Vent system leaking under sink
We've recently noticed a leak under our sink - it's possibly always been there and it's just not been severe enough that we've noticed it. The system was fitted by the previous owners of the house and ...
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Why do I have almost no water pressure after installing a new kitchen faucet?
I installed a Price Pfister 533 single control kitchen faucet today, and for whatever reason my water pressure is next to nothing. It was perfectly fine before.
What is wrong and how do I fix it?
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Can I use a remote (inline) blower with a range hood that has its own blower, if I remove the built-in blower?
I would like to install a remote blower (inline probably) and a new range hood, mostly for noise levels.
The thing is, I see two categories of hood:
-'Consumer' grade ones with internal blowers that ...
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Do I have to have an exhaust fan above my stove?
My stove is smack dab next to the back door (which is easy to open and close). Do I have to have a functioning exhaust fan? Or can I just close it off to solve a draft problem I am having?
And same ...
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How should under cabinet lighting wires be placed on the wall?
I just finished demolishing my kitchen. I noticed that the under-cabinet lighting cables are poking out the wall right at the bottom edge of the wall cabinets. To the untrained eye, this looks like a ...
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Is it safe to use a portable microwave in a confined shelfspace?
I have an 900 watt emerson microwave that looks similar to this one:
It weighs about 30 pounds and the outside dimensions are about 19" (W) x 16" (D) x 12" (H).
We normally have it sitting on the ...
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What are the allowable ways to wire a kitchen range hood? (USA)
What are the allowable options for wiring a kitchen range hood?
I had my rough-in inspection this week and was intending to have the range hood plug into receptacle behind it. This recep would have ...
