Help for Sluggish Dishwasher?Hi There! Lately my dishwasher will not rinse all of the soap out of the soap dispenser during a wash cycle. It has water, but acts like the spray action isn't strong enough. I feel like the dishes aren't getting clean...any ideas? Thanks. :)
Aeromama
Adjusting Oven Temperature?We have an old stove in the house we just bought and it cooks above the noted temperature. Does anyone know a way to correct the temperature gauge without having to call an expensive repairman?
By Christine
Temporary Solution For Ugly Kitchen Cabinets?I was checking online and found this site I was hoping someone could help me. I live in an apartment and the kitchen cabinets are ugly. I can't do anything permanent on them so I was wondering does contact paper come off? Or is there something else out there I can use?
- Nani
Operating a Garbage Disposal?Could I please have a list for do's and don'ts for a garbage disposal,
Thank you,
downunder
Older Dishwasher Repair?I'm hoping one of you can help me with these dishwasher problems I'm having lately. First, the circular "door" for the detergent compartment no longer clicks shut into place.
Regluing Countertops?Some of my vinyl countertops are coming loose at the corners, and I'd like to glue them back in place. What's the best glue to use for this?
By zballoongirl
Repairing Holes In Laminate Countertop?I have 2 knife stab holes in a 9 month old laminate kitchen countertop. Can they be repaired? Should it be replaced? Should I have a piece of butcher block installed? Any suggestions?
Need Frugal Kitchen Counter Tops?Does anyone have any ideas about how to replace kitchen counters. Mine are pink laminate and we can't afford the hundreds to thousands of dollars it would take to replace them with other laminate, corian-type stuff, stainless steel, butcher block, or even to tile them.
Replacing Kitchen Cabinet Doors and Drawers?I have 2 kitchen cabinets that need a door replaced and a drawer replaced. I have no idea how to find someone to make replacements for these 2 pieces and what the cost would be. Does anyone have any idea who to contact about this?
Renovating a Kitchen Counter Top?I want to know how to do different things to my kitchen counter top. Not replace but paint, add designs or other ideas.
Granite Tile Counters?We are re-doing our kitchen. We have painted the walls, redone the cabinets, now it is time for the counters. My question is: We have ceramic tile floors, we are thinking of taking out the counter tops, and installing granite tile counters. We have visited a tile store and got instructions on how to do this, but is it worth it?
Shining Formica Counter Tops?I have formica counter tops and I was wondering if there is any way to "buff" the counter to make it shine again? It only has faint scratches so I thought that maybe if I was it and then buff it without a buffer.
Painting Discolored Grout?My kitchen grout was white when I moved in and now after 3 months,it's turning darker, I am sure it's not mildew, it's just getting dirty. I cleaned it with every available cleaner, but nothing has worked. Does anyone have some ideas on how to make it white again? I am thinking about grout paint, is it a good idea?
Buying Countertops Online?We have nice cabinets but old and chipped countertops. What is the best way to replace the countertops? Is there s place that I can measure all my surfaces and order counter tops that will fit each cabinet online? Any general advice about replacing countertops would be appreciated.
Kitchen Counters and Cabinets that Go With Oak Floors?I am thinking about replacing my kitchen cabinets and counter tops, but I am not sure what color I should choose for the cabinet and counter top in order to match my floor (oak wood floor with natural color).
Replacing or Refacing Kitchen Cabinets?I am thinking of remodeling my kitchen. Even though the kitchen cabinets are in good shape, I don't like the materials. I cannot make my mind on replacing or refacing the cabinets; any suggestions will be a big help to me. What is the different in terms of the cost and the feel?
Installing Tile Countertops?I have some relatively ugly laminate countertops from the 70s. I was wondering if I could put tile down on top of them? If so, what do I need to use to prep the counters before putting the tile down?
Dull Finish on Countertops?My condo is less than 3 years old. I moved in when it was brand new. I'm a very careful person and always use cooling racks on my arborite (matte finish) counter tops. An area about 8 - 10 inches on the "island" is very dull. I've tried vinegar-water; Mr.Clean, and a few other cleaners to bring up the colour but no luck!
Making a Granite Counter Top Shine?I have a matte finish granite counter top. Is there a way to make them shine?
Refurbishing Kitchen Cabinets?I was wondering if anyone has any ideas for re-doing kitchen cabinets.
Black Grout Countertop?Apparently, HGTV did a countertop "using black grout, spreading it on, smooth it, let it dry, sand it smooth". Can anyone tell me more about this, or give me a link about it?
Making a Kitchen Splash Guard?I need to fashion a splash guard for my kitchen sink. Does anyone have any ideas?
Hanging 24" Cabinets on 24" Studs?We want to hang 3 24" kitchen cabinets in an alcove in our kitchen. The studs on the wall are 24" centers. The way it works out, only the middle cabinet will be screwed into both of these studs.
Stainless Mirror Finish Kitchen Sink?I am considering a stainless mirror finish kitchen sink. Does anyone have any experience with this type sink you would share with me?
Making Formica Cabinets Look Like Wood?Does anyone have any ideas on how to make formica cabinets look like stained wood?
Updating Laminate Kitchen Cabinets?I want to update the look of my kitchen. I can't afford to get a new kitchen, my cabinets are dark brown laminate. Any suggestions for the wall color?
Refinishing Pine Cabinets?I have pine cabinets in my kitchen. Pine is very soft, so there are several indentions, nicks, and scratches on them. They could also use a good cleaning. Would you suggest that I use some kind of good cleaner first, even if it removes the finish and then go back over them with a satin urethane?
Water Causes Painted Countertops Finish to Raise?I painted my counter tops and they came out great. I finished with polyacrylic water based. When the counter gets droplet of water the finish raises, but when it dries the finish goes back to normal. Should I re-sand finish and use a oil based acrylic?
Backsplash Without Using Ceramic Tiles?I want to put a back-splash behind my stove besides ceramic tiles. Anyone have any other ideas? Inexpensive!
Kitchen Counters To Go With Ivory And Beige/Gray?We have ivory painted cabinets and a new laminate floor that looks like stone tile- with beige and gray colors. We are having difficulty deciding whether to go light or dark-gray or brown/beige. Any suggested granite colors?
Kitchen Wall Color Advice With Black And Cherrywood?What wall colors can be used for black counters, floors and cherrywood cabinets?
Frugal Ideas For Replacing Cabinet Doors?Does anyone have any frugal ideas for replacing cabinet doors?
Hanging Coffee Cups on Wall?I have a small kitchen and not enough cupboards space. I was thinking of hanging my coffee cups but they would have to be on the outside of the cupboards. Is there anyway I can hang them on the wall? Any suggestions would be great.
Color Choice to Make Kitchen More Modern?I am in the process of renovating my kitchen and need some advice. I've already purchased the cabinets. There's a dark grey-brown grain that runs through them. My dilemma is this: I adore the cabinets, but I'm having a hard time coming up with a granite counter top/tile floor/wall color combo that will make them look more modern. I don't want white walls. Any ideas?
Buying Cabinets Vs. Building Your Own?Were going to be putting in new kitchen cabinets, and doing a new tile floor. I have priced ready built cabinets, but am also considering building them. Can someone tell me the cost difference in the two? I would like to go with oak cabinets.
What Do You Think of Your White Cook Top?Does anyone have a white electric cook top? Would you buy white again? Are they hard to keep clean?
Refinishing Formica with Spreadstone?I am thinking of refinishing my Formica counter top with Spreadstone product. Do I need to remove the sink or can I go up to the lip, or even over the lip to make it look like an under mound? If anyone has already used this product please let me know how it is holding up.
Shining Quartz Counter Tops?Is there a way to shine Quartz counter tops?
Should I Choose a Dark or Light Counter Top?I am needing to choose a counter top for my kitchen. I have light maple cabinets and the kitchen is not very big but it has a lot of windows and a big sliding glass door. I have looked at so many colors and I am stuck on whether to pick a dark or light counter top. What is the rule of thumb on this subject, or is their one?
Building a Backsplash on a Flat Formica Counter Top?How could I build a backsplash on a flat Formica counter top? My sink is on a flat counter top with no vertical surface for a backsplash.
Flecks for Painted Countertops?Where can I buy flecks to sprinkle on my newly painted counter tops?
Protecting Cabinets Above Stove?I am renting a small house. In the kitchen, cabinets are above the electric cooking stove, they are approximately 2 feet from the stove top. Needless to say, the front of the cabinets have grease on them or other things from cooking. Does anyone have any suggestions for what I can put on the cabinet doors?
Orange and Pearl Color Scheme In Kitchen?I just bought a small house and am having trouble decorating the kitchen. We want the kitchen to have some cozy color thus we looked for orange and pearl (for the cabinet) with black for the surfaces and edges. However, we do not know which color for the floor.
Prepping Formica To Paint?If I can paint the back splash of my Formica counter tops with a semi gloss, will I have to prepare them by sanding? The space all total might be 6'x6'. I just want a change, without getting new ones. Thanks for all the help.
Revamping Kitchen Cabinets?I need ideas for a way to revamp my kitchen cabinets! They are old home made kind with thin wood. I would like to put a trim on them and either paint or stain them. Any neat ideas for a color out of the ordinary? We are also putting in new wood floors that we haven't yet picked a color for! Help.
Making Your Own Countertops?I need kitchen countertops! I've read all the great ideas on how to update kitchen countertops frugally and I'm so impressed by the ingenuity! But, I have no countertops at all!
Cabinet Color for Small Kitchen?I have a small kitchen, I would like to know the best combination for the cabinets and countertops? Would you recommend the dark cabinets or light? I have white tile floors. Thanks.
Redoing Fake Butcher Block Counters?My counter top is fake butcher block, I would like to redo it somehow. Any ideas that are cheap and easy to do? My kitchen is done with pale yellow walls and apple decor. Thanks.
Making a Deep Kitchen Cabinet More Accesible?Is there an easy and inexpensive way to modify a deep-to-the-side corner cabinet that's under my kitchen counter to make it more accessible? The way it is now, I have to get on my hands and knees and shove my items to the closed-in side to the right. So, in order to get to these baking pans, etc. I must unload part of the cabinet in front of me first. Any suggestions?
Preventing Cabinet Doors from Warping?I am refacing my kitchen cabinets with solid alder slab doors. How do I prevent warping of the doors?
Backsplash Ideas for Granite Countertops?I am looking for some advice and designs on installing a kitchen backsplash after installing a granite countertop. I would like to see pictures if possible or designs or suggestions. Please help!
Painting Kitchen Counter Tiles?Can you paint over existing ceramic tiles, one that is already painted by the manufactures. There is nothing wrong with backsplash in the kitchen, the tiles that are painted don't match the colour scheme.
Making Kitchen Countertops Out of Wood
?I need information on using Pine boards to create a kitchen counter top.
Sealing a Painted Formica Counter Top?I painted a Formica countertop and a professional painter told me that I could put a waterbased polyurethane on for a final finish. Any comments on this?
Tile Floor and Countertops Don't Coordinate
?My hubby and I remodeled our kitchen and the ceramic tile floor and granite countertops don't really go together. Is there anything we can do without spending a lot of money?
Granite Countertops to Coordinate With Oak Cabinets?Our kitchen cabinets are oak. What color granite countertops should I buy? What looks great with oak?
Cleaning Formica Countertop Before Painting?I want to clean Formica so that I can faux paint it to look like granite. What should I use to make sure it is really clean and the paint will stick?
Moving Handles on Cabinets?What can I do to update my kitchen cabinets? They are pecan finish and they still look great so I don't want to change the color. The problem is they have center pulls to open them, yep, right smack dab in the middle of the door.
Considering a Copper Kitchen Sink?I'm considering installing a copper kitchen sink. Would I need to have copper faucet as well? Does anyone have pros or cons re: a copper sink?
What Color Should I Paint My Kitchen?I recently purchased a new home with beautiful tones of brown sandstone countertops and rust red porcelain tiling. All of the cupboards are finished with a pinky beige color. They are referred to as cherry cabinets, but I see them as pinkish.
Installing Self-Stick Tiles Over Ceramic Tiles?I have a tile backsplash in my kitchen that I do not like. I want to cover it up, but removing the tile is impossible.
Restoring Color to Formica?How can I restore the color to 17 year old Formica counters?
Transforming Old Formica Countertops?How do I paint Formica countertops?
Drying Times for Painting Laminate Countertops?Do I have to wait for each color to dry before applying another color?
Painting a Counter Top?How do you paint a kitchen counter top?
Cabinet Hardware Advice?My cabinets are brown. I wanted to just paint the doors and add different handles. What color would go with the brown? I am just trying for a quick fix, as I am retiring in a couple of years.
Sealing Wallpaper on Countetops?I decided to wallpaper my kitchen countertops. So far, so good. What type of sealer should I use, that is both colorless and water-resistant?
Refinishing Laminate Countertops?How do I refinish my laminate countertops?
Can I Glue New Laminate Over Old Laminate?We are updating our laminate countertop with a faux granite laminate. Can the new laminate be placed directly on to the old laminate or should we remove the old counter top first?
Kitchen Cabinet Color to Coordinate With Oak Floor?What color kitchen cabinets would I get, if I have oak hardwood floors?
Choosing a New Kitchen Sink?I am planning on getting new granite counter tops, however I'm torn which type of sink I should get: stainless steel, porcelain, or Corian. I think they all have their downside, especially staining. Any suggestions or comments would be helpful.
Paint Advice for Backsplash?Can I use Rustoleum hammered finish on my kitchen wall backsplash? Will it look metallic?
Cabinet Color to Coordinate with Butterscotch Oak Floor?What color should my kitchen cabinets be, if my hardwood floor is butterscotch oak?
Installing a Tip Out Sink Tray?Can anyone please tell me how to make a kitchen tip-out drawer? Under the sinks I have those 2 sealed drawer covers that do nothing.
Repairing a Hollow Veneer Cabinet Door?How do I repair a hollow veneer cabinet door? In sections the veneer has been sanded through some of the layers. This is a raised panel, hollow core kitchen cabinet door, painting isn't an option.
Painting the Aluminum Strips on Older Formica Counters?I am doing faux painting on my laminate countertop. I need to paint the aluminum strips that are along the front and side edges. What can I do to prep the aluminum?
Painting Kitchen Cabinet Hinges?I want to replace my current copper (could be brass) kitchen cabinet hinges with new stainless ones. My kitchen cabinets are probably as old as my 30+ year old house.
Color Suggestions for Counter Tops?I'm remodeling a kitchen. I have white appliances, brown flooring. They chose a cherry wood for cabinets. What color counter tops would somebody suggest?
What Color Countertops Should I Get?I need a blue for my kitchen counters. Not so dark that it looks black at night, but not light. We really like quartz. We are looking for that blue and yellow French look. The walls are yellow and the cabinets are white with blue flowers.
Is Envirotex Safe to Use Near a Range Top?I'm considering painting my countertops and either using Envirotex or polyurethane as a top coat. My concern is that I have a cook-top, not a free-standing unit, and was wondering if the heat emitted from that would have any affect on the counter-top?
Ideas for Transforming Kitchen Countertops?I am looking for ideas for transforming my kitchen countertops.
Thrifty Kitchen Update?How do I update a kitchen on a limited budget?
Kitchen Sink Color Advice?I have black appliances and am replacing my sink in the island which includes a black cook top. What kind of (color) sink and faucet should I choose. I have medium oak cabinets along the walls, with green cabinets in the island. The countertop will be a black/brown/green granite.
Are Painted Laminate Countertops as Durable as the Original Finish?Can you use the counter tops that are painted the same way as the original Formica top? Or are there restrictions?
Inexpensive Countertop and Backsplash Ideas?I am looking for cheap kitchen countertop and backsplash ideas.
Inexpensive Backsplash Ideas?We have recently retired and moved to GA. We purchased a single wide mobile home with a beautiful "stick built" addition. The kitchen however, is just "mobile home" quality. I'd like to paint the cabinets, install a back splash, and "clean it up"!
Island Stove Top Results in Grease Splattering on Carpet?My stove top is in the island. Oil splatters over into the carpeted walkway in back of it and also to the right side. I have been tying to figure out what I could put behind the stove that would be easy to take to the kitchen sink for cleaning.
Building a Corner Support for New Countertops?I am redoing my kitchen and do not like corner cabinets and the way doors open. Plus the area is small and the stove/oven will have to fit next to the 45 degree turn. The problem is what do I build in this corner to support the countertops.
Wood Stain Not Drying on Cabinets?I stripped the stain from cabinets that have quite a bit of age on them. Now that they are stripped, I have applied Minwax stain on them, but the stain is not drying. What did I do wrong and how can I fix my dilemma?
Painting a Kitchen Countertop With Back Splash and Trim?Do you have to remove the tile back splash and trim around your kitchen counter or can you paint and seal right over it? Great job on everyone's projects!
Refinishing Kitchen Cabinets?I want to re-finish my oak kitchen cabinets which are in good shape. From what I've read here the liquid sandpaper works best for painting over varnish.
Refurbishing a Fiberglass Sink?I have been using fibreglass sinks in my kitchen, it's been over 10 years now and it has scratches and stains. Is there any way of maybe re-coating or polishing it to make it look new again?
Finishing the End Panel on Cherry Cabinets?I have few cherry wood cabinets. There is no panel cover on the side of cabinets. I need to find cherry, wood color paint or 1/6 inch cherry colored wood to cover the side of the cabinet. Any suggestions for where to look?
Removing Formica from Countertop and Staining Underlying Wood?I am thinking about removing my Formica from my countertop and staining the wood. I would like to know what would be the best products to use to seal it and make it permanent?
Brightening Cabinet Finish Without Stripping?Does anyone have a way to make dark kitchen cupboards with an antique finish look brighter? I don't want to strip, but they are way too dark for the small area. Any hints will be welcome.
Painting Arborite Composition Countertops?How would I paint my kitchen counters? They are blue Arborite, a paper and melamin composition material similar to Formica. I did hear that Hardrock paint is good; is that true?
Kitchen With Black and Silver Granite Countertops?My kitchen countertops are black with silver granite. What colors would be best for countertop accessories and walls?
How Do I Build a Kitchen Island?I just bought a fixer-upper and badly need a kitchen island, but with all the other expenses, I can't afford one. I have an antique table that would work, but it's not tall enough. Has anyone ever made a kitchen island, and what did you use to make it?
What Product Can I Use to Make Old Formica Countertops Look New?Is there a product out now used to make older kitchen Formica countertops look new? Something I can do myself? Thanks!
Cabinet Colors for Kitchen With Black Countertops?I am replacing my kitchen cabinets. I have black and beige granite countertops and beige tile floors. I wanted to know what the rule of thumb is regarding cabinets with dark granite. Should I go with light cabinets or dark? Thank.
Changing the Color of Tile Grout?The grout in my floor tiles is dirty looking; can I dye it? If so who does this type of work?
Painting the Inside of Kitchen Cupboards?The inside of the kitchen cupboards, like the shelves, have been marked over the years by canned goods, etc. My wife would like to paint them. Would you suggest Melamine paint or another product?
