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Kitchen Remodeling

By Tim Carter
©1993-2008 Tim Carter
Summary: Kitchen remodeling can bring you to your knees if you have not planned for all of the disruption and surprises. Don't wait until the last minute to think about all of the possible kitchen remodeling ideas. Discuss those during the planning phase. A few kitchen remodeling tips are planning, patience and a cozy, but efficient, temporary kitchen in your basement or another part of your home.

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MaryM
16 Jul 2008, 11:04
We are replacing our existing kitchen cabinets and countertops w/ in-store/non-custom cabinets and pre-cut granite tops. No plumbing or electrical changes, just same place replacements. What should I expect as turnaround time and things I should look out for when they do the replacing? What else should I be watchful of? I don't feel as if it is as major as a complete remodel. Am I right?
JIM ALLEN
07 Aug 2008, 11:38
I AM INSTALLING NEW CABINETS IN MY KITCHEN THAT I BUILT MYSELF :{ I AM REMOVING THE OLD ONES AS I WRITE. I AM TRYING TO REMOVE THE OVER THE STOVE MICROWAVE AND I CANNOT FIGURE OUT WHATS HOLDING THIS THING UP ! CAN YOU PLEASE TELL ME HOW TO REMOVE THIS MICROWAVE FROM THE WALL, I HAVE LOOSENED OR REMOVED EVERY SCREW, BOLT THAT MY WIFE AND I CAN SEE! HELP :{
JIM ALLEN
Roger
08 Aug 2008, 07:44
Jim,

Have you tried searching the Internet for the model microwave you have? Some times the manufacturer will have the installation manual online. That would allow you to see how your particular microwave is mounted.

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