, 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装好了之后，上好了moulding(很花时间),就是Countertop。Countertop的选择有granite,man-madestones,etc.还是喜欢自然一点,就选了granite.因为cabinet是白色的,所以在选择granite的时候颜色的选择就多了.因为昆间比较小,最后我们决定了下面的石头:
选石头的经验就是一定要货比5-6家.价格的差距很大,同样的石头报价有$35/sf到$80/sf.还要问清楚sinkcutout,edge是否单收费.最后我们的石头大概是$4[
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做厨房要先做地。要做地就需要决定那种地。其实地面，台面，和backsplash应当在最初的设计阶段就定下来。定下cabinet之后,下一步是拿着cabinetdoorsample区选台面,然后拿着doorsampleandcountertopsample区选地面和backsplash.第一次做也是搬着石头过河。虽然在设计阶段没有考虑好，但是心里有一个大概喜欢的风格。最后结果还不错。过程是这样的。
厨房地面考虑过用竹子,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>下次再讲讲对地的研究<br><br>To be continued.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>)
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拆到上次的麽样,就只好等着电工和水工先把电线和ventpipes改路.好在两组人联结得还算好,一星期的时间里就搞定了.因为电工报价的合理,加上自己没有时间去研究本地的electriccode(canbeverycomplicated),决定把全部电工包给这家专业的电工公司.事实证明这个决定是非常正确的.虽然以前在国内大学里还上过电工课,实际上kitchen对电工的要求很多.譬如range,frig,microwave都需要decica[
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从网上订货大约2-3星期的时间，AppliancesandCabinets到了(allfromCostco.com,lovethestore).等到周末,抄起hacksaw,gorillabar和hammer,开始拆!用了大概两个周末的时间.中间遇到了三大惊奇(难题),使我一度打算放弃自己做的想法.也找来不同的电工,水工,和contractor问价钱.Laboralone大概要$10,000到$12,000的样子.最后咬咬牙,不能花钱让别人havefun.自己做contractor,把电工和ventpipes改道工程用$3000外包专业人士,[
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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>)
两个月前决定翻修厨房，中间遇到了许多问题，也学了不少东西。难怪大家说厨房是装修中最贵的，需要设计，拆除，木工，电工，水工，泥瓦工，等等。不用说全家一个月不能做饭了。现在把过程记录下来，希望对大家有帮助。今天是第一贴，厨房设计。
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旧厨房的问题很多：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>)
两个月前决定翻修厨房，中间遇到了许多问题，也学了不少东西。难怪大家说厨房是装修中最贵的，需要设计，拆除，木工，电工，水工，泥瓦工，等等。不用说全家一个月不能做饭了。现在把过程记录下来，希望对大家有帮助。今天是第一贴，厨房设计。
BeforeasinBefore&After:
旧厨房的问题很多：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.)
两个月前决定翻修厨房，中间遇到了许多问题，也学了不少东西。难怪大家说厨房是装修中最贵的，需要设计，拆除，木工，电工，水工，泥瓦工，等等。不用说全家一个月不能做饭了。现在把过程记录下来，希望对大家有帮助。今天是第一贴，厨房设计。
BeforeasinBefore&After:
旧厨房的问题很多：CabinetsareplasticFormica,old(rusty)walloven,rundowndishwasher,wornoutplasticsink,oldplasticfloorthat[
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