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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How should I tile under kitchen cabinets?
I currently have tile on the floor of the kitchen that just butts up to my cabinets. I plan to change the floors and also change the cabinets. Is is best to rip out all the cabinets and tile, and ...
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Shouldn't a kitchen 'fridge be on it's own circuit?
I thought major appliances like refrigerators in newer houses were supposed to be on dedicated circuits.
I just replaced a melted outlet in my kitchen. It was a 15 amp outlet, wired as a pass-through ...
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Microbubbles on kitchen cabinet doors using HVLP sprayer, how to fix the issue?
We're trying to paint our kitchen cabinet doors white but keep getting a ton of microbubbles in the process.
We have primed the doors twice using B-I-N Shellac-Based White Interior Primer and Sealer ...
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Two ovens on one breaker: NEC says OK, but installation manual wants dedicated circuit
I have a situation very similar to using two oven in one outlet. I'd like to install a 30 amp GE Advantium 220v oven and a 20 amp GE thermal oven on an existing circuit with a 50 amp breaker. However, ...
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Is this an isolation valve?
I'm trying to change the kitchen tap in my apartment, but I'm struggling to stop the water supply to the existing tap. I have flexi pipes installed so I'm assuming I also have an isolation valve, but ...
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How many CFM for a range hood do I REALLY need?
I like to cook. I would like to put in a fairly powerful range (nothing huge, though; I don't need six burners and a griddle), and will need a hood that can carry smoke, heat, steam, grease, etc. from ...
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How to remove tap valve within shroud (Franke ascona mixer tap)
I'm trying to replace the cold tap valve on a Franke Ascona mixer tap.
The valve is slightly recessed in a non removable shroud. The new replacement valve fits a standard 14mm socket set which I can ...
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Fasteners for securing cabinets together
I'm planning on using GRK Cabinet screws to fasten cabinets to the walls, but plan on using GRK trim screws to secure the cabinets to each other, like these.
Are these appropriate? The heads seem a ...
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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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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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Do there exist smoke detectors with detached silencers?
I'm looking to replace a smoke detector for my kitchen, and I was wondering whether anyone had designed a smoke detector with a remote silence feature. The traditional method of keeping a stool or a ...
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Height Adjustable Kitchen Island on Casters
I am planning to build a kitchen island with two features
Height adjustable
Movable using casters
The reason for #1 is it can be used as dining table during parties
The reason for #2 is that can be ...
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When to stop putting out mouse traps?
So last week my wife and I discovered some evidence of mice fooling around in our kitchen at night (e.g. shuffled cleaning supplies under the sink, hoarded dog food, and of course their droppings). ...
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kitchen faucet not working
I was running water into the sink while using the garbage disposal, but the water stopped coming from the faucet. I turned the disposal off, but the water won't come back on now.
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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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Cooker Hood with Off-set flue required [closed]
I need a cooker hood with an offset flue.
There is a rafter right where I need to go through.
Whilst searching I came across one that had quite a wide flue that may just work (better measurements ...
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Garbage disposal hums but won't spin
I moved in to a new house a few months ago and the other day I noticed my garbage disposal stopped working. The unit is an Insinkerator Badger 1 with 1/3 HP. When I flip the switch I can hear the unit ...
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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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What's this piece called (Need to know what to stick into Google)?
I've got a drawer that is held in place with these clip type things but one of them is missing.
I want to try and find a replacement but I need to know what it's called so that I know what to search ...
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How to solve the problem of sticky Danish oil?
I ignored the warnings about not getting spray disinfectant on our oak kitchen surface which is finished with Danish oil, and now the surface has become really sticky, attracting dust and crumbs and ...
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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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Ikea Maximera in other cabinet; exact dimensions?
I’d like to use IKEA Maximera drawers a cabinet in my current (non-IKEA) kitchen. Without just buying them and hoping for a fit, I’m wondering how precise my cabinet needs to be to match for it to ...
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Is there a reason I should NOT install a ceiling fan in my kitchen?
We need to install a new ceiling light in the kitchen. We do not have any kind of exhaust fan in the kitchen, and it would be nice to be able to move the air around on the occasion that something gets ...
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Blender killed outlet?
tl/dr: It seems a finicky blender killed my outlet - My blender initially turns on but then stops after a moment, and won't turn back on. I plugged a night light into one plug and it turns on ...
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GFCI outlets in kitchen
I was wondering if i could have one outlet control all counter outlets? I need to replace some and trying to do this cheaper.
I'm buying a property and trying to get it up to code.
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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 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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Does OTR Microwave need to be flush against upper cabinet?
Installing an OTR cabinet and have run into an issue. The upper cabinet has a lip that runs around the whole thing. This will cause the top of the microwave to not be flush against the bottom of the ...
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How can I remove a MEPLA cabinet door hinge that has no exposed screws?
Below is an image of the hinge I need to replace. Just can not figure out how to remove it from the door side?
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Replacing old plug-in 220V range with new hardwire 3-wire electric cooktop: remove outlet or add a plug?
My apartment had an electric range which plugged into NEMA 10-30P/10-50P and was served by two 50A circuits. I will be installing electric/220V induction cooktop using the same circuits.
There are ...
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TheDoor Release Button on our Panasonic microwave oven Model NN-H275
The door release button popped out on our microwave, can it be reinstalled?
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What is this style of cupboard door called?
Trying to identify (and locate a replacement) for this style of kitchen cupboard door. I see them often, especially in rentals, here in Canada. I assume they are cheap, does this style, where a wooden ...
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Standard height for kitchen sink drain exit from wall?
I am in the process of a kitchen remodel and now have come to the plumbing. My original kitchen had a 2-bowl sink and my new kitchen will have a 30" wide sink base with a 27" wide single bowl. There ...
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How much deeper sink can I get away with without having to redo waste drain?
I'm remodeling the kitchen. Our sink is a standard 7" deep sink, but most cool sinks these days are 8-10" deep. I would probably want to keep the existing configuration with the double bowl and ...
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Can I use existing wiring for installing an OTR Microwave?
We are looking at installing an over the range microwave in our house but I have a few questions concerning the electrical hookup before we pull the trigger and get one.
Currently there is a range ...
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Help with re-wiring a two circuit outlet with one controlled by switch
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I am trying to reconnect the wires for this outlet but have run into an issue. The pictures above were taken before ...
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Wiring for new 40 amp wall oven and cooktop
We are upgrading our wall oven and cooktop. The old units were rated for 30 amps each and the new units require 40 amps. We have a 200 amp main panel with one 40 amp breaker for the oven/cooktop ...
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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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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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What should I do about a gap between a kitchen backsplash and the cupboards?
Theres a small gap between the backsplash and cupboards, the gap is too small to cut strips of backsplash to Make it look normal. I have run out of ideas. Any of you pros got any ideas?
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How do I read the specifications for this Panasonic microwave trim kit?
The web page for the NN-TK922SS 27" Wide Trim Kit for select Panasonic Microwave Ovens includes these specifications:
TRIM KIT OUTER SIZE
Side A: 18-9/16"
Side B: 27"
TRIM KIT INNER SIZE
Side C: 24-...
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Is “servo-drive” a generic term when applied to kitchen cabinets/drawers?
I'm translating a Russian text about a high-tech kitchen, and one sentence goes like this:
The cabinets are equipped with servo drives and will open at a light touch.
The original text says ...
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Old Moen Faucet Replacement
I am unable to find the model # and I was wondering if anyone could tell me where to get parts? The arm has broken off.
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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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The proper kitchen hood
I have the following kitchen setup. The red line is the duct of width of cca 6 inches (15 cm).
The kitchen is part of a living room which has volume of 90 m3 but is also connected to a hall of cca 26 ...
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How to retrofit existing kitchen exhaust fan
I'm remodeling a kitchen that is circa 1940's. In the kitchen is an exhaust fan that sits inside a 3.25x10 duct. I would like to keep an exhaust fan in this location and re-use the existing duct, ...
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Is it safe to have a gas stove on the same circuit as a couple lights
I've always heard that stoves and ranges should be on their own circuit, but am not sure if that applies to only electric or both.
We have a gas stove and I discovered recently that it is on the same ...
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How can I eliminate interference between an overhanging countertop and a patio door opening?
I am in the process of remodeling the kitchen and the peninsula countertop coming into question:
It's right next to the patio door and there is only 4 inches space. The countertop is 3 feet wide.
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