Kitchen
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Hard Wood Floor or Slate in Kitchen?
Asked by C.S. from Minneapolis
on August 27, 2009
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Hello,
We are about to embark on a kitchen remodel and I am trying to decide on flooring. Our house is 1917 home in South Minneapolis with beautiful original woodw...
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- Of the two, I'd definitely go with wood. But have you looked at cork or marmoleum? Cork has a lot of resilience so it's easier for you to stand on. Marmoleum is na...
- We had ceramic tile in our kitchen when I was growing up - and every time you drop a dish, it breaks. No second chances. (My parents now have slate in a different room...
- we redid our kitchen 2 years ago and had the same issue. we ended up going with marmoleum- after looking at slate, wood, cork, tile, etc. It's earth friendly, easy t...
Bathroom Re-Model in Dallas, Tx
Asked by P.W. from Dallas
on February 4, 2010
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I live in a 33 year old house and the bathroom has never been updated. I'm ready and I want it to be nice, but don't need a pricey top of the line. I have no idea what...
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- My step-dad has Carpet and Tile business and besides his line of business. He has also done alot of remodeling, really anything you want he can more less do. I am sure...
- Give my husband Robert on his cell at ###-###-####. He is unemployed, looking for full time work but anything would be better than nothing. He has done bathroom remode...
- Try Joe & Angela at All in One Construction. We used them to re-model our three bathrooms and kitchen, plus strip the entryway's wallpaper and paint it. My childhood...
Looking for Contractor to Do a Small Bathroom Remodel
Asked by S.R. from Chicago
on March 3, 2006
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If you all have used a contractor who is open to smaller jobs and will work in Lakeview, we would love thier name. We would love to find someone who is willing to wor...
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- Hi S., I would try Mario and Sons, my husband is their GM, and they are so great. They do free estimates, and do wonderful work! You can contact my husband, Aaron, a...
- A friend of ours does remodeling - we own a house with him and he and my husband remodeled ours. I'm not sure of his schedule but he can be reached at ###-###-####. Hi...
- Hi! I also live in Lakeview and have used the following company. Pete Otis at C.J. Otis Construction - small and large projects for a good, fair price. They h...
What Is on Your Kitchen Counter? Yes, Another Question!
Asked by A.G. from Houston
on April 2, 2012
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I always have a utensil caddy by the stove, my coffee pot, 2 knife caddies, butter dish (I hate hard butter), bowl of garlic and my banana holder suspender thingy. I ...
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- There is nothing on my counter when I am not cooking or cutting vegetables. I do have a dishrack that goes over the sink. It has a shelf to hold the dish soap, dishw...
- toaster oven, knife block, utensil jar, electric can opener and toaster. (not the same as a toaster oven). we have a small kitchen and are always looking for space.
- Too much. The banana hanger, the coffee pot, toaster, standing mixer, spice rack, utensils, knives and other family debris.
Corian Kitchen Sink Pros & Cons?
Asked by J.W. from Charleston
on August 10, 2010
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Hi Moms,
I was wondering if any of you have any experience with a (integrated) Corian kitchen sink vs. a stainless steel sink? I'm interested in know the pros and...
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- From a resale stand point you should go with stainless steel, not corian. Corian is dated and also has the drawbacks that others pointed out (scratches easily, gets di...
- My husband and I remodeled our entire kitchen 3 yrs ago and I really wanted Corian until I read some of the cons. You can't cut on it because it scratches easily and t...
- I decided on Silestone over Corian recently - with a drop in iron sink, rather than a stainless steel sink. I like the look of Silestone better for one thing, but it ...
Can I Just Gripe About Kids in the Kitchen?'
Asked by A.J. from Williamsport
on October 29, 2012
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We have a big old house. the only room that isn't groovy is the kitchen. It's tiny and dysfunctional and was added on well after house was built as a badly planned af...
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- Oh wow, I bet the same people built my house. Maybe it was their summer home or something. Our kitchen is soooo small and one year i actually had Christmas for a milli...
- Kitchen is a big pet peeve of mine, too. In fact, I have a "NO PLAYING" rule for the kitchen. Mostly, that is for safety reasons. When you've got kids in the kitche...
- My 16 year old son likes to come into my room and sprawl across my bed. Usually when I am trying to get dressed or ready for work or something. He also, still, alw...
Remodeling: Need Design Advice Concerning Light Fixtures
Asked by A.D. from San Antonio
on September 3, 2007
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We bought a brand new house a few months ago and are about to start painting and replacing light fixtures. Do my new fixtures all have to match in terms of finish and...
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- A., I have been an interior decorator since 1997, held my business in Florida, Nevada, and San Antonio. Clients have flown me across the nation to work for them...
- Hi there. That's right up my alley. My husband remodels houses for a living and we've done a few houses for ourselves. If the light fixtures are in the same room as th...
- It would probl. be best, as far as value of you home, to stick with all matching per room as far as the fixtures go. Each room can have a different theme, but make sur...
Seeking Construction Source for Small Kitchen Renovation
Asked by M.P. from Chicago
on February 16, 2008
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I am looking for a construction group or person to help rearrange my kitchen and re-tile a bathroom in my house. I am trying to not break the bank in the process and a...
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- Kitchen Tune Up - Rae & Tom Dunlap. ###-###-####
- M. Where are you located? My husband works for himself doing remodeling projects and building custom furniture. This is definitely a project he has experience with....
- Logan Construction Services ____@____.com ###-###-#### He is really great and does super work.
Kitchen Cabinet Staining-advice?
Asked by J.K. from Cleveland
on September 16, 2011
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Hi, ladies! I posted this question before but didn't get too many responses. So.....has anyone stained their kitchen cabinets or wood furniture before? I plan on st...
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- We were in Home Depot just the other day and saw a kit for refinishing your cabinets (maybe the same one you mention at Lowes) but anyway these kits work perfectly fin...
- I didn't stain my cabinets but repainted them last year. I think, as with painting, you need to strip any prior stain or paint that is already on the cabinets. I sta...
- I don't think I'm answering the question, but you ought to question one of the employees. In order to stain your wood, don't you have to remove the old varnish by sand...
Best Kitchen Surfaces, for Kids and Resale in the Future
Asked by D.E. from Cincinnati
on November 15, 2012
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We are slowly but surely settling in to our new home. When we bought this house as much as we loved it we knew there would be things we want to change as we can.
One ...
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- Granite is nice, but I'm putting in quartz aggregate countertops in my next remodel (which should be happening very soon - architect is coming over today to take measu...
- quartz and butcher block i love granite still though
- Quartz. It is better than Granite. Lots of advantages. Look it up online. There are different "brands"/manufacturers. Of which, Silestone is one brand. And you do...
