, soap dispenser (Kohler, from homedepot). We compared several faucets ranging from $100 to $400 and ended up choosing Hansgrophe. If there is one thing in the kitchen that you need to buy the best available product, it is the faucet. Hansgrophe is one of the best brands out there. Although expensive ($400+), highly recommended. Also some experience buying plumbing supplies from Costco local store, not as good quality and reliable as other stuff. <br><br><img src=http://lh6.ggpht.com/_XBN_jeLz2W4/SuFNwJ0MqxI/AAAAAAAAFdM/D4_dGFBmLto/s800/DSC_0527.JPG><br><br>Sink hookup finished: not as easy doing it first time. Took a better part of a day.<br><br><img src=http://lh5.ggpht.com/_XBN_jeLz2W4/SsxNxUrvUBI/AAAAAAAAE-Y/6UxOb5c2joQ/s800/DSC_0348.JPG><br><br>Dishwasher and Frig icemaker hookup: dishwasher was a pain, but learned what the plumbers meant rough it in. Also worth note here that make sure your stone guys drill holes for dish washer if the model doesn\)
Cabinets裝好了之後，上好了moulding(很花時間),就是Countertop。Countertop的選擇有granite,man-madestones,etc.還是喜歡自然一點,就選了granite.因為cabinet是白色的,所以在選擇granite的時候顏色的選擇就多了.因為昆間比較小,最後我們決定了下麵的石頭:
選石頭的經驗就是一定要貨比5-6家.價格的差距很大,同樣的石頭報價有$35/sf到$80/sf.還要問清楚sinkcutout,edge是否單收費.最後我們的石頭大概是$4[
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做廚房要先做地。要做地就需要決定那種地。其實地麵，台麵，和backsplash應當在最初的設計階段就定下來。定下cabinet之後,下一步是拿著cabinetdoorsample區選台麵,然後拿著doorsampleandcountertopsample區選地麵和backsplash.第一次做也是搬著石頭過河。雖然在設計階段沒有考慮好，但是心裏有一個大概喜歡的風格。最後結果還不錯。過程是這樣的。
廚房地麵考慮過用竹子,硬木,或tile.因[
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<br>4. Notice new electric wires and outlet boxes<br><br>Wall B<br><img src=http://lh3.ggpht.com/_XBN_jeLz2W4/SsxMsFkqxBI/AAAAAAAAEtQ/HBQlluqKR9w/s800/DSC_0077.JPG><br><br>1. old hood vent outlet patched up and insulation added<br>2. 2-inch galvanized vent pipe cut and extension now going straight, similar to Wall A, now 42-inch cabinets can go to ceiling<br>3. Plumbing: changed galvanized pipe to PVC, cut cold/hot water supply line and cap (had to learn soldiering copper pipes on the fly)<br>4. Also new electric wires<br><br>Closer look at the pipes:<br><br><img src=http://lh4.ggpht.com/_XBN_jeLz2W4/SsxMq9botkI/AAAAAAAAEtA/7OFZ2j3x2dw/s800/DSC_0070.JPG><br><br>Floor: need careful study on what to use. Will explain in details later. Here added 3/8 plywood exterior grade, screw into wood plank subfloor.<br><br><img src=http://lh4.ggpht.com/_XBN_jeLz2W4/SsxMs1ngMYI/AAAAAAAAEtc/SjgpETv50fk/s800/DSC_0080.JPG><br><br>Ceiling: before and after patch up<br><br><img src=http://lh4.ggpht.com/_XBN_jeLz2W4/SsxMtDazH1I/AAAAAAAAEtg/rC_K0lWFvmc/s512/DSC_0081.JPG><br><br><img src=http://lh5.ggpht.com/_XBN_jeLz2W4/SsxMtrlGOVI/AAAAAAAAEts/HP2j9dapejo/s800/DSC_0084.JPG><br><br><img src=http://lh3.ggpht.com/_XBN_jeLz2W4/SsxM88TnvCI/AAAAAAAAExE/Bf28rRghf4M/s800/DSC_0141.JPG><br><br><img src=http://lh3.ggpht.com/_XBN_jeLz2W4/SsxNCitsa7I/AAAAAAAAEyY/Se54aCGGwg4/s800/DSC_0161.JPG><br><br>Walls: hang dry wall, spackle, and a layer of primer. Cutting opennings for outlets needs some careful measurement.<br><br><img src=http://lh5.ggpht.com/_XBN_jeLz2W4/SsxMtxp16JI/AAAAAAAAEtw/RmHNDK3QC4E/s800/DSC_0085.JPG><br><br><img src=http://lh6.ggpht.com/_XBN_jeLz2W4/SsxM8GVRytI/AAAAAAAAEw0/KDQ7Qiui1u8/s800/DSC_0137.JPG><br><br><img src=http://lh3.ggpht.com/_XBN_jeLz2W4/SsxM8S6huSI/AAAAAAAAEw4/2crG2bJgulc/s800/DSC_0138.JPG><br><br><img src=http://lh4.ggpht.com/_XBN_jeLz2W4/SsxM9TVKk7I/AAAAAAAAExQ/wzr5LCrueFc/s800/DSC_0144.JPG><br><br><img src=http://lh4.ggpht.com/_XBN_jeLz2W4/SsxNBgmtc8I/AAAAAAAAEyI/UJ6PxQIkKnI/s800/DSC_0157.JPG><br><br><img src=http://lh6.ggpht.com/_XBN_jeLz2W4/SsxNB6FS6eI/AAAAAAAAEyM/gHAvPCy2xGY/s800/DSC_0158.JPG><br><br>下次再講講對地的研究<br><br>To be continued.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>)
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拆到上次的麽樣,就隻好等著電工和水工先把電線和ventpipes改路.好在兩組人聯結得還算好,一星期的時間裏就搞定了.因為電工報價的合理,加上自己沒有時間去研究本地的electriccode(canbeverycomplicated),決定把全部電工包給這家專業的電工公司.事實證明這個決定是非常正確的.雖然以前在國內大學裏還上過電工課,實際上kitchen對電工的要求很多.譬如range,frig,microwave都需要decica[
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從網上訂貨大約2-3星期的時間，AppliancesandCabinets到了(allfromCostco.com,lovethestore).等到周末,抄起hacksaw,gorillabar和hammer,開始拆!用了大概兩個周末的時間.中間遇到了三大驚奇(難題),使我一度打算放棄自己做的想法.也找來不同的電工,水工,和contractor問價錢.Laboralone大概要$10,000到$12,000的樣子.最後咬咬牙,不能花錢讓別人havefun.自己做contractor,把電工和ventpipes改道工程用$3000外包專業人士,[
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 wall oven, rundown dish washer, wornout plastic sink, old plastic floor thats no longer clearnable...needs more countertop, storage space, most of all, the cooktop is half working....Time for a complete do-over!!<br><br>First step is to research, pick out cabinets and design the space. We tried three places. Went to HomeDepot first, decide on colors and styles. The designer was half helpful but gave some good tips on where to put range, etc. When we got the price quote, we are looking at $10,000 - $15,000 for a quality cabinets. Also tried local distributors that service contractors, quality is better than homedepot but still within the same price range. We checked out Allwoodsfast from Costco.com, although lack of bells and whistles, only $7000-8000 for some good quality cabinets. The Costco designer was experienced too. A few conference calls later. Below are the design and effects:<br><br><img src= http://lh4.ggpht.com/_XBN_jeLz2W4/Stds6z25XmI/AAAAAAAAFUk/0iOQHBBebYM/s720/Kitchen Rev Floor Plan.jpg><br><img src=http://lh3.ggpht.com/_XBN_jeLz2W4/StdtDtFZQtI/AAAAAAAAFUs/F97AhAJJASY/s912/Kitchen Rev Range Wall.jpg><br><img src=http://lh4.ggpht.com/_XBN_jeLz2W4/StdtDnYymCI/AAAAAAAAFUo/Mhe0D_C38c8/s912/Kitchen Rev Island Back.jpg><br><br>Looking back, a few things are very important at this step. First the measurement is critical. Make sure follow the measurement guide closely and leave enough space for the cabinets (you can always fill the gaps with fillers). Secondly, careful planning of plumbing and electric. Make sure where you want the sink and range, frig, and other appliances, what to do with heating, how to handle vent (esp. chinese cooking), etc. We had to make a few difficult choices:<br><br>1. Getting rid of radiant baseboard heat, replacing with toe-kick heater<br>2. Knock out a closet, leaving more space for a pantry<br>3. Knock out sofit, have 42inch cabinets to the ceiling.<br>4. Move hood from wall to outside to a different wall, need to change vent through roof<br>5. knock out half wall, replace with cabinets<br><br>From design point of view, these are good choices but we had quite a few surprises during demolition.<br><br>To be continued.<br><br>)
兩個月前決定翻修廚房，中間遇到了許多問題，也學了不少東西。難怪大家說廚房是裝修中最貴的，需要設計，拆除，木工，電工，水工，泥瓦工，等等。不用說全家一個月不能做飯了。現在把過程記錄下來，希望對大家有幫助。今天是第一貼，廚房設計。
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舊廚房的問題很多：CabinetsareplasticFormica,old(rusty)walloven,rundowndishwasher,wornoutplasticsink,oldplasticfloorthat[
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 wall oven, rundown dish washer, wornout plastic sink, old plastic floor thats no longer clearnable...needs more countertop, storage space, most of all, the cooktop is half working....Time for a complete do-over!!<br><br>First step is to research, pick out cabinets and design the space. We tried three places. Went to HomeDepot first, decide on colors and styles. The designer was half helpful but gave some good tips on where to put range, etc. When we got the price quote, we are looking at $10,000 - $15,000 for a quality cabinets. Also tried local distributors that service contractors, quality is better than homedepot but still within the same price range. We checked out Allwoodsfast from Costco.com, although lack of bells and whistles, only $7000-8000 for some good quality cabinets. The Costco designer was experienced too. A few conference calls later. Below are the design and effects:<br><br><img src=http://lh4.ggpht.com/_XBN_jeLz2W4/Stds6z25XmI/AAAAAAAAFUk/0iOQHBBebYM/s720/Kitchen%20Rev%20Floor%20Plan.jpg><br><img src=http://lh3.ggpht.com/_XBN_jeLz2W4/StdtDtFZQtI/AAAAAAAAFUs/F97AhAJJASY/s912/Kitchen%20Rev%20Range%20Wall.jpg><br><img src=http://lh4.ggpht.com/_XBN_jeLz2W4/StdtDnYymCI/AAAAAAAAFUo/Mhe0D_C38c8/s912/Kitchen%20Rev%20Island%20Back.jpg><br><br><br>When I look back now, a few things are very important at this step. First the measurement is critical. Make sure follow the measurement guide closely and leave enough space for the cabinets (you can always fill the gaps with fillers). Secondly, careful planning of plumbing and electric. Make sure where you want the sink and range, frig, and other appliances, what to do with heating, how to handle vent (esp. chinese cooking), etc. We had to make a few difficult choices:<br><br>1. Getting rid of radiant baseboard heat, replacing with toe-kick heater<br>2. Knock out a closet, leaving more space for a pantry<br>3. Knock out sofit, have 42inch cabinets to the ceiling.<br>4. Move hood from wall to outside to a different wall, need to change vent through roof<br>5. knock out half wall, replace with cabinets<br><br>From design point of view, these are good choices but we had quite a few surprises during demolition. <br><br>To be continued.<br><br><br>)
兩個月前決定翻修廚房，中間遇到了許多問題，也學了不少東西。難怪大家說廚房是裝修中最貴的，需要設計，拆除，木工，電工，水工，泥瓦工，等等。不用說全家一個月不能做飯了。現在把過程記錄下來，希望對大家有幫助。今天是第一貼，廚房設計。
BeforeasinBefore&After:
舊廚房的問題很多：CabinetsareplasticFormica,old(rusty)walloven,rundowndishwasher,wornoutplasticsink,oldplasticfloorthat[
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 wall oven, rundown dish washer, wornout plastic sink, old plastic floor thats no longer clearnable...needs more countertop, storage space, most of all, the cooktop is half working....Time for a complete do-over!!<br><br>First step is to research, pick out cabinets and design the space. We tried three places. Went to HomeDepot first, decide on colors and styles. The designer was half helpful but gave some good tips on where to put range, etc. When we got the price quote, we are looking at $10,000 - $15,000 for a quality cabinets. Also tried local distributors that service contractors, quality is better than homedepot but still within the same price range. We checked out Allwoodsfast from Costco.com, although lack of bells and whistles, only $7000-8000 for some good quality cabinets. The Costco designer was experienced too. A few conference calls later. Below are the design and effects:<br><br><img src=http://picasaweb.google.com/hanfeng1/KitchenDIY#5392898836408131170><br><img src=http://picasaweb.google.com/hanfeng1/KitchenDIY#5392898989208715986><br><img src=http://picasaweb.google.com/hanfeng1/KitchenDIY#5392898987679455266><br><br>For DIYers, a few things are very important at this step. First the measurement is critical. Make sure follow the measurement guide closely and leave enough space for the cabinets (you can always fill the gaps with fillers). Secondly, careful planning of plumbing and electric. Make sure where you want the sink and range, frig, and other appliances, what to do with heating, how to handle vent (esp. chinese cooking), etc.)
兩個月前決定翻修廚房，中間遇到了許多問題，也學了不少東西。難怪大家說廚房是裝修中最貴的，需要設計，拆除，木工，電工，水工，泥瓦工，等等。不用說全家一個月不能做飯了。現在把過程記錄下來，希望對大家有幫助。今天是第一貼，廚房設計。
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舊廚房的問題很多：CabinetsareplasticFormica,old(rusty)walloven,rundowndishwasher,wornoutplasticsink,oldplasticfloorthat[
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