DIY Home Improvement Tips » Kitchen Remodeling

Stop Plumbing Leaks – Plumbers Putty or Pipe Tape?

admin — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 18:21:31 +0000

Sealing pipes and hoses during plumbing projects is critical. That’s obvious. But how to do that correctly can be a little trickier than it looks.

The first tip follows the old mechanic’s rule: the right tool for the right job.

Select sealant according to its proper purpose. Use plumber’s putty for securing sink flanges when installing a garbage disposal unit. Use special-made toilet bowl grease to seal the base of the bowl to the trap (the hole or pipe out which the water is flushed). Use silicon caulk for shower pipes and spouts. And so on.

Under Sink Water Filter Installation – Installing an Under Sink Water Purifier

admin — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:15:44 +0000

There are a number of different ways to get clean water in your home. While there are a lot of purifier systems that attach at the faucet, the most attractive way to add a water filter is to do an under sink installation. Here are some tips on installing an under sink purifier.

Installing a Dishwasher – How to Replace Your Dishwasher

admin — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:29:01 +0000

Replacing a dishwasher is one of those homeowner jobs that can be a little intimidating at first. You have to deal with both plumbing and electrical work. But if you proceed with care you can install a dishwasher yourself and save some money in the process. Here are some things to keep in mind when installing a dishwasher.

First, shut off the electricity to the dishwasher. Just flip off the breaker that protects the circuit. To test, turn on the dishwasher to make sure nothing comes on.

Tuscan Kitchens – Decorating Ideas for a Tuscan Kitchen

admin — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 22:09:10 +0000

As the concept of Tuscan kitchen decor becomes more popular, homeowners are attracted to the simplicity of this decoration scheme. As with anything, you can spend a lot of money to get this look in your kitchen, but here we take a look at some simple low cost ideas to decorate your kitchen with a Tuscan decor.

Black Kitchen Cabinets – Make Black Work in Your Kitchen

admin — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 06:03:43 +0000

Black kitchen cabinets are becoming more popular in a variety of settings. At home in both traditional kitchen settings, along with the more contemporary kitchen designs, there are still some things you want to keep in mind in order to get the effect you are looking for with your black cabinets.

Kitchen Cabinets – Should You Replace, Reface, or Repaint?

admin — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 04:32:03 +0000

When it comes to kitchen remodeling, one of the most expensive items can be changing the look of the kitchen cabinets. While many remodeling jobs include the replacement of the cabinets, there are some more cost effective alternatives available. Here we look at the tradeoffs between replacement of the cabinets vs a simply repainting or glazing cabinets, or the middle ground of refacing your current cabinets.