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Paint or Replace Countertop First?
We plan a cosmetic upgrade of our old kitchen. We want to replace the laminate countertops with new laminate countertops, paint the cabinets and walls and replace the vinyl flooring with new vinyl flooring. Do we clean and prime the cabinets first, replace the...

Acceptable Clearances of "Back Splash" in Kitchen
What is common acceptable clearance from top of electric kitchen stove with "back splash" (where burner & oven controls are located), to bottom of wall mounted Microwave Oven?

Adding Color to a White Kitchen
Everything is white in my kitchen so I need a bit of color. The cabinets are white, the flooring is white with little dark green squares and the counter top is a dark green with speckles. Any suggestions for a color of paint for the walls?

Best Paint Color for Kitchen With Maple Cabinets & Flooring
Not sure what color to put in our kitchen. We have Sandalwood Maple cabinets, Blonde Maple Laminate Flooring. I'm thinking of going with a dark (black) countertops and a light stone back splash. We would only have one wall and the back entrance leading to the...

Color Cabinets that Go with Black, White or Stainless Steel Appliances
What color cabinets go with black, white or stainless steel appliances?

Color Coordination for Kitchen Make Over
I am planning to re tile or possibly paint over the old tiles on my kitchen floor, paint the walls and possibly the cabinets. I have low ceilings (7 ft)and dark wood cabinets. I want to use colors that will provide a feeling of spaciousness and height. What colors for...

Color Ideas for Kitchen
I need help in picking out colors for my kitchen. As of now all of my walls are white and I am wanting to add some colors. My cabinets are light oak, carpet is a light blue and so are my counter tops. There is a soffit at the top of my cabinets that come out about...

Color of Kitchen Walls to Go With Black Appliances
I have black appliances and don't know what color to paint my walls. I love vibrant colors. My kitchen is small and is open to the living area...

Cost of Under counter Sink
I have a granite countertop with a regular sink. I wanted to get an under counter sink instead. Can this be done, or do you need to replace the countertop and start new?

Dishwasher Leak Under Cabinets
I have finished putting ceramic tile in the kitchen. I tore the old tile up and laid down backerboards first, then the tile. However, when I was hooking up the dishwasher I didn't tighten the water supply and it leaked out very slowly under the cabinets and under some...