by Ilona | Mar 29, 2009 | appliances, Handyman, kitchen
First, the background:I purchased and installed a Kitchen Aid dishwasher in my remodeled kitchen in 2001. This was (supposedly) a quality dishwasher with a stainless steel interior tub. My problems began about 4 years later when the catch for the dish detergent...
by Ilona | Sep 10, 2008 | kitchen, painting
The cooking station shows tuna grilling on the Jenn-Air stove. I had a Jenn-Air previously as my very first stove not previously owned. I had always had second hand (or third or ???) given to us, or bought at auction, etc. Once I decided to buy my own new stove I went...
by Ilona | Sep 17, 2007 | kitchen, remodeling
Now that all the major, structural stuff was complete:New floor down to and including the joistsNew ceiling including new raftersNew interior walls and exterior siding including studs, etc.All new plumbing & electricalWe were now ready for the cabinet maker to...
by Ilona | Sep 17, 2007 | Handyman, kitchen, remodeling
Before I continue I would like to say that if I had realized all the work that I was going to be getting myself into, I would have somehow talked myself out of this project using whatever excuses I could think up: “it is way beyond my capability &...
by Ilona | Sep 14, 2007 | ceramic tile, cork flooring, kitchen
or the Woman’s Point of ViewThe Handyman did all the work, but I did the shopping:) Isn’t that how it ought to be? I don’t like shopping as a rule, but when I shop I am fiercely serious about it. I weigh the options, look at cost comparisons , do...
by Ilona | Sep 13, 2007 | ceramic tile, flooring, kitchen
SubFloor (Structural): In preparation for laying the new 12×12 glazed porcelain floor tiles (1/4″ thick), I utilized the existing 24″ on center 2×8 joists. To increase the structural capacity, I installed additional 2×8 joists to change it...