Kitchen Questions

Below are kitchen remodeling questions and answers from homeowners, like you, and kitchen remodeling experts, such as general contractors, and plumbers. Whether you're trying to decide between a gas range and an electric one or you're looking to install granite countertops, we have home improvement guidance for you! If you don't find the information you are looking for about remodeling your kitchen, simply ask one of our home improvement experts. It's free and only takes a minute!


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Are there Silestone alternatives?
Expert Answered by Nar Fine Carpentry on May 4, 2010

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Restoration Hardware for kitchen hardware?
Expert Answered by Nar Fine Carpentry on Jan 7, 2010

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Why install custom cabinets in my new kitchen when I can buy something cheaper at Home Depot or Lowes?
Expert Answered by O'Brien & Sons Construction on Aug 22, 2009

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Why such a range in competitive bid prices?
Expert Answered by O'Brien & Sons Construction on Aug 22, 2009

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What are some interesting countertop materials that are not commonly used?
Expert Answered by Nar Fine Carpentry on Jul 26, 2010

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Any thoughts on whether Columbia Cabinets, Crystal, or Merit Kitchens makes better kitchen cabinets?
Expert Answered by Nar Fine Carpentry on May 17, 2010

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Beadboard cabinets or plain white?
Expert Answered by Backbay Construction, Inc. on May 5, 2010

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Stainless steel countertops?
Expert Answered by WrightWorks, LLC on Nov 22, 2009

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Is there such a thing as stain resistant grout?
Expert Answered by Timberlake Hardwood Floors on Oct 16, 2009

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What are the different types of backsplash tile?
Expert Answered by Coles Fine Flooring on Oct 14, 2009

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If you have hardwood floors, should you install white cabinets?
Expert Answered by Timberlake Hardwood Floors on Oct 8, 2009

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Given that over 1 million Maytag dishwashers we recently recalled, should I avoid the brand?
Expert Answered by Alan's Designs on Oct 14, 2010

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What are some tricks to make a small kitchen appear or seem larger?
Expert Answered by Gettum Associates, Inc on Jul 7, 2010

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How do I repair cabinetry?
Expert Answered by K-Co Construction on Apr 2, 2010

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What materials are used for metal countertops in kitchens?
Expert Answered by Backbay Construction, Inc. on Dec 13, 2009

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What does it mean if a contractor is NKBA-certified?
Expert Answered by Timberlake Hardwood Floors on Nov 3, 2009

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How serious is the radon / radiation issue with granite and other stone countertops?
Expert Answered by Gettum Associates, Inc on Oct 8, 2009

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What's the difference between zones and the work triangle in kitchen design?
Answered by A. M. Pellak Construction, LLC . on Mar 28, 2011

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If you want to do a black and white pattern floor in your kitchen, what types of tiles are generally used?
Expert Answered by Gettum Associates, Inc on May 24, 2010

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Do electric or gas ovens use more energy? Which costs more? Which causes more pollution?
Expert Answered by Gettum Associates, Inc on May 11, 2010

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Is there a way to water proof my hardwood for my kitchen?
Expert Answered by Gettum Associates, Inc on May 5, 2010

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Where does the GE Cafe series fit into the GE product line?
Answered by Megan R on Dec 17, 2009

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Glass mosaic tile backsplash or porcelain?
Expert Answered by Timberlake Hardwood Floors on Oct 12, 2009

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What is the most durable type of wood for kitchen cabinets?
Expert Answered by Gettum Associates, Inc on Oct 8, 2009

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Looking for kitchen faucet suggestions.
Posted in Kitchen on Jul 31, 2015

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Our new counter will be cesarstone, should new sink be an undermount or overmount, what is recommended?
Answered by Larissa M on Mar 18, 2014

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Extending kitchen cabinets
Answered by vona m on Nov 21, 2012

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LG makes counters?
Posted in Kitchen on Mar 18, 2012

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what is the general amount of space needed between a gas cooktop and the hood or fan above?
Answered by victoria r on Dec 6, 2011

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I had a disreputable contractor grind my existing granite countertop to install a new sink 3 weeks ago. How can I get rid of ALL THE DUST?
Expert Answered by The Best Cabinet Site on May 31, 2011

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My kitchen already has a built in oven with micrwave above it. I want to change it to double ovens. How difficult and/or expensive is that?
Expert Answered by Remodeling By Classic Homes on May 6, 2011

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Is there a way to safely remove a custom countertop that was caulked and nailed onto a brand new kitchen island without breaking it?
Answered by A. M. Pellak Construction, LLC . on Apr 25, 2011

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We are remodeling our kitchen. The door to the garage presently opens into the room. Should we change it to open outward into a small tight space?
Expert Answered by Helping Hands Home Services on Apr 17, 2011

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When purchasing a hood for my new 30 inch cooktop do I need a 30 in hood or a 36 in?
Expert Answered by Gettum Associates, Inc on Feb 25, 2011

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Can the wall from the counter top to the bottom of the upper cabinets be removed? Even if the stove is in that area? What about the vent draft?
Expert Answered by Gettum Associates, Inc on Feb 12, 2011

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what are interesting choices for cabinet doors - something other than wood or laminate - something high end, but different.
Expert Answered by The Best Cabinet Site on Jan 28, 2011

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What do you think of RTA's Ready To assemble kitchen cabinets?
Expert Answered by The Best Cabinet Site on Jan 13, 2011

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My parents in law have a salvaged college lab counter that they want to use in their kitchen. Isn't this dangerous?
Expert Answered by The Best Cabinet Site on Jan 13, 2011

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our kitchen walls are padded and covered with fabric. we want to remove it but need another wall cover that will absorb sound - wallpaper, paing ?
Expert Answered by The Best Cabinet Site on Jan 13, 2011

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Hi I want to refinish the kitchen cabinets of my home and was looking for a darker shade to go with yellowish granite countertops and lime flooring.
Expert Answered by The Best Cabinet Site on Jan 13, 2011

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How much would it cost to have a dishwasher installed in our condo?
Expert Answered by Gettum Associates, Inc on Feb 5, 2010

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Want to put pendant lighting in my kitchen. Is this something I can do myself?
Expert Answered by Gettum Associates, Inc on Jan 13, 2010

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How can I make my own butcher-block island?
Expert Answered by Gettum Associates, Inc on Oct 26, 2009

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Is Viking or Wolf better?
Posted in Kitchen on Aug 22, 2009

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We are remodeling kitchen and want to do a stone front on the cooktop hood. Should the type and style of stone on the hood match our fireplace ?
Posted in Kitchen on Nov 6, 2011

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How much do brushed aluminum kitchen cabinets cost?
Posted in Kitchen on Jun 10, 2010

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How much does it cost to install a pot filler faucet?
Posted in Kitchen on Sep 16, 2009

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Would removing a formal dining room to enlarge our kitchen decrease or increase our house value?
Expert Answered by iCoat Colorado LLC on May 10, 2016

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What are advantages/disadvantages of different counter materials?
Expert Answered by iCoat Colorado LLC on May 10, 2016

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48 inch electric downdraft cooktop must be replaced: need economical 36 inch gas with tractable vent to replace and counter top suggestion.
Posted in Kitchen on Dec 7, 2016