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 compartment door had deteriorated to the point where it no longer existed. […]
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Kitchen Notes
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 with Jenn-Air because […]
New Kitchen – cabinets, countertop
Now that all the major, structural stuff was complete: New floor down to and including the joists New ceiling including new rafters New interior walls and exterior siding including studs, etc. All new plumbing & electrical We were now ready for the cabinet maker to deliver and install the new cabinets. This is the one […]
New Kitchen – continued
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 & ability”, “it will cost too much”, […]
The Softer Side of Ceramic Tile Flooring
or the Woman’s Point of View The 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 research on the choices […]
Kitchen Ceramic Floor Tiling
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 to 12″ on center. To increase the support (due to the original oak joists not being exactly on […]
