Question about kitchen and pantry
bry911
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two questions about pantry--please?
Comments (10)will check out Ikea--there is store about 30 min away from us... yes--will definitely air it out and would not really be good idea to open that window--we are in DFW TX area--winters are cold here and summers are hot/humid--it would not be that easy to open/close it either... we don't have to move in right away--we are getting carpets cleaned and probably cleaning crew to do the whole house--they would not pay for professional cleaning in contract--said they had a maid and would leave it clean... will have to see but we don't have to do it as soon as we close... would not mind getting a louver door--that door is MDF solid I think vs wood--but the top and bottom are not really that large-- don't know that a grill would look good if it is metallic/dark bronze to match the hardware-- it might be too noticible...matching the paint with other trim 3 yrs old might be problem--might be better to try for stained louver door... I want to get an energy audit done and get estimate for installing radiant barrier in the attic spaces...maybe they can check out the venting in pantry as well... Here is a link that might be useful: air return register in dark bronze...See MoreCtycdm: question about your narrow pantry pull outs
Comments (3)You're welcome :) BTW, I installed those pullouts in1987, and they're still going strong! I was into all melamine boxes then, now I prefer baltic birch or maple sides with melamine bottoms. Let me know if you have any specific questions...Chris...See MoreQuestions on Kitchen Layout -- Pantry -- Island -- Etc...
Comments (20)I think you should quit worrying so much about screening your work spaces from view. A kitchen is a work space. People expect to see work and the tools and other items needed to perform that work there. If you do a deep, single sink, any dirty dishes waiting for the DW can fit in it and be hidden without cluttering your counters. If you have hand-washed some dishes, they can drip dry in the rack in the sink still hidden from view. However, if you nix the prep sink in the island and just do the one sink, this won't work as well as you might need to do prep work while dishes are waiting in the sink and, thus, you have now created a wee bit of chaos needing to move dirty dishes onto the counter in order to prep. Also, while your kitchen isn't huge, it is still a bit of a trek to the sink on the perimeter from the fridge. More steps means less efficiency. If it was my kitchen, I'd want the prep sink on the island but might sometimes use the space between the range and main sink for secondary prep. Best of both worlds, imho....See MoreQuestion about demo and wall removal costs for kitchen
Comments (30)This house is a newer property and I would start this project by collecting all the information I could find on the house. Start at the local authority and ask for all records about the property and the neighborhood, if it is part of a planned development. You may need to file for a freedom of information act request but since you own it, that might not be required. Find the names from the various permits and do some investigating. That house is less than 20 years old so you might even be able to drag up some blueprints. Maybe you will find the original builder who might be able to tell you all sorts of interesting details for a small consultation fee. No guarantees, but certainly worth some effort. Check with the recorder of deeds and research the ownership. Who owned it for how long and what else did they buy and sell? Ask the neighbors what they know about the house and the work that has been done. Ask everyone you talk to because you never know what information will pop up. You cant rely on casual informants, but it can help you connect lots of small dots into a network of information and suggest future investigations If you are committed to doing the work anyway, cut some holes in the drywall and start looking at the inside of those walls. Temorarily patching drywall is a lot cheaper than repeat visits from an architect or structural engineer....See Morebry911
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