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If you’re planning on remodeling a kitchen, then it’s a good idea to start with the layout of your kitchen. You need to look at the blueprint of the home and figure out where the various fixtures and walls are. Next, you may need to draw up some basic remodeling plans to get a better idea of what you need….

Doing a full or large-scale remodeling project will definitely need a permit. You may need permits for each type of remodeling you’re doing, including plumbing and electric. If you’re simply repairing or replacing existing sinks and fixtures, then you don’t need a permit in most areas. It’s important to contact your local permit office and get a better idea of…

When it comes to hanging lights on a countertop, nothing comes close to hanging pendants. The pendant adds a decorative touch that isn’t there in traditional or modern lighting systems. Typically, a height of 30-35 inches is high enough so that its out of the way when you’re using the counters. Kitchens that have high ceilings or taller people, 40…

Yes, repainting your cabinet is one of the best ways of bringing life back into them, apart from buying new ones. You can cover a lot of the chips and cracks with paint, but if you find that they’re hampering the structural quality of the wood, then you should repair them. Repainting also allows you to choose different designs, styles,…

You can start by assessing the damage to the cabinet in the first place. Reviewing how the damage occurred can help you fix the problem permanently. It can also give you more options and flexibility in what you can do to get the cabinet repaired. If the cabinet appears to be beyond repair and the wood has degraded significantly, then…

There are a few areas where a permit is typically needed, and a few others that have no requirements or restrictions. Depending on where you live, you should find your local permit departments and get a better idea. Standard remodeling projects that involve replacing sinks, cabinets and appliances don’t need permits in most areas. However, if you’re demolishing load-bearing walls,…

Bathroom remodeling requires you to measure twice and change once. Since the bathroom isn’t as big a space as the kitchen, you will have to start from the space available. You can map the entire bathroom space out first, and then start locating the plumbing, fixtures and light installations. From there you want to select the right theme, and start…

The depth of the kitchen cabinet should be around 24 inches. This is done to ensure that it doesn’t interfere with the natural flow of the kitchen and has ergonomic properties that allow for continued usage. Cabinets can also go up to 36 inches deep, allowing for more space and storage. It’s a good idea to have all your cabinets…

It’s generally recommended that the distance between the top of a kitchen counter and the bottom of the cabinet should be around 18 inches. The more space the better, especially given the heights of the members of the households. The ideal distance blends the space available with the aesthetics and charm of the kitchen. If you’re going for a warm…

You need to a basic set of questions from a contractor before hiring them. Asking for their references or any past homes they’ve done is important. You can also talk about whether they’ve done similar remodeling work in the past. Another important question to ask a contractor would be projected timelines and estimates. Breaking down a larger project into smaller…