not sure why the kitchen water is still hot, but the 2nd bathroom is just luke warm. water heater seems fine, could the contracter messed something up in the line? The pressure is fine.
I live in a second floor apartment with restaurants and commercial property on the first floor. I just saw a mouse run across the kitchen floor and I’m freaked…because we live next to (if not directly facing) the garbage alley that we take out the trash and wash our dishes on a daily basis…the apartment itself was remodeled right before we moved in…I don’t know what’s going on…please help…what can I do to permanently eliminate the mouse problem and what/where might be its origin?
I’m remodeling my kitchen using a 50’s theme: I have the old appliances, stove/fridge (white) and dinette set (red table/white chairs) already. What type of lighting was used in this era? Recessed? I’m going to paint my cabinets (not sure what 50’s color), what kind of countertop should I use? Stainless? Of course I’m going with the black/white checkered floor and same color mini tile for the backsplash. Maybe I chrome outer edge of the countertop? What colors were the walls primarily- white with a hint of coor as the cabinets (50’s teal/blue)? I need help choosing colors being a single guy. I can’t match for shite. Any ideas I on what was popular back then I would appreciate!
I like granite, but it’s too traditional for me. Also, I know that a lot of people don’t consider it an upgrade anymore because it has become so popular. I want to put equity into my home and I’m not sure that in 5 yrs when I want to sell it, that granite will be as profitable then as it is now. I did here that silestone was becoming a new alternative, but I was also thinking about stained concrete countertops or butcher block. My cabinets are white and a few have glass in the doors. This will be a DIY project so any tips would be appreciated. Also, what color do you think would work best with the cabinets (paint and countertops)?
I plan on doing a neutral back splash like this or something like this, preferably the long tiles that look like stone bricks: http://www.burkesfloorcovering.com/backs…
The floor will be a dark handscraped hardwood like this: http://img.diytrade.com/cdimg/698642/644…
or brick pavers for flooring like this:http://www.theportstonestore.com/images/…
I have also thought about doing a butcher block countertop like this, and I think it will look great with the hardwood floor:http://www.spekva.dk/graphics/interface/…
here is a pic of the kitchen we are remodeling, none of this is my personal style, this is from when the previous owners had it:http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2457/3876…
As you can see, it is small. We plan on putting in stainless steel appliances, and getting rid of the saloon doors. My personal style is more like Anthropologie or french country or shabby chic, i love vintage stuff.
I know this is a lot of information, but I would love any input!! Especially pictures
We would like to fix up our place on a budget. Anyone know of any places to buy used sinks or counter top for the bathroom or kitchen? We live in San Jose so if anyone knows of places that sell that kind of thing please help! We were told by some friends that there are places that sell items that are recycled from home remodels n such. I’m hoping that’s true!! Thanks
not sure why the kitchen water is still hot, but the 2nd bathroom is just luke warm. water heater seems fine, could the contracter messed something up in the line? The pressure is fine.
I have carpet in my livingroom and my dog tore a couple of sections out where the carpet meets in the kitchen and that is vinly tile and there is a metal strip layed down between the livingroom and kitchen. How would I fix the tear where the damage has been done? I do not want to replace the carpet. Could I buy a little larger metal strip and tack that down between the livingroom and kitchen this is mobile home carpet. Or should I cut that section out and lay more of the same peal and stick tile down and replace the metal strip tp cover the seams where the two rooms meet? Any advice would help me. Thank you.
I live in a small, 1 story house with no space to build out or up. A kitchen designer suggested opening the kitchen to the living room by creating an island with a cooktop and island fan above then placing stools facing the cooktop. I’m afraid this will look odd, like I’m running a Benihana’s restaurant out of my house. When people sit on our living room sofa, their view, I guess, will include a ventilation fan. The house does not lend itself to rearranging rooms. The living room is the first room you see when you come into the house. The kitchen is sqeezed in off to the left. Behind the kitchen is our dining room. I have never seen a picture of a remodel where the kitchen opens to the living room, only where the kitchen opens to the dining room. In your opinion, would going with such a design make our house look ugly? Thank you.
We are remodelling our kitchen, and are getting cabinets and a counter in a colour similar to the link below (not our house, but looks something we found on the net that is similar to what we want). The counter will be giallo ornamental granite, and the cabinets will be maple stained to a medium brown/red colour. Our kitchen is small (we won’t have an island), but has a large south facing window so there is a lot of light.
We are looking for ideas for backsplash and floor tiles. We definitely don’t want ceramic, as we want something a bit more natural, but we don’t like the look of travertine (with filled in holes). We’d like to have a bit darker coloured tile (both floor and backsplash) than those pictured in the link, but are totally open to suggestions.
Thanks!
I am remodeling my kitchen. The only thing not being changed is the cabinetry which is Oak with a natural stain (honey or dark blonde). Most likely, I will have tile on the floors, granite or quartz on the counter tops. Oh…the appliances will not be changed, either; they are bisque colored. The tile will also extend into my foyer, which divides my living room and dining room. The common color in those two rooms is red (though red is used sparingly in both rooms).
Any suggestions?