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Index
Title
Contents
Introduction
About This Book
Conventions Used in This Book
Foolish Assumptions
How This Book Is Organized
Icons Used in This Book
Where to Go from Here
Part I : Zoning In on the Scope of the Project
Chapter 1: Envisioning the Big Picture
Establishing a Plan: Builders Do It, So Should You!
What’s Your Forte? Determining Your Skill and Comfort Level
Shopping Tips before You Even Spend a Dime!
Chapter 2: Planning Your Kitchen
Working with Your Kitchen’s Shape
Exploring a Few of Your Design Options
Putting Your Plans on Paper
Chapter 3: Establishing a Budget and Sticking to It!
Crunching the Numbers
How Am I Going to Pay for This? Financing Your Project
A Little Overspending Adds Up to a Lot of Going Over Budget
Time Equals Money — Budgeting Your Time Wisely
Chapter 4: Bringin’ In the Big Guns or Doin’ It Solo
Introducing the Pinch Hitters
Contracting a Professional
Getting It All on Paper: Drawing Up a Contract
Dealing with the Day-to-Day during Construction
Nearing the Finish Line
Part II : Gettin’ Down and Dirty: Preparing Your Kitchen for Greatness
Chapter 5: You Can’t Have Tool Much of a Good Thing
Safety First
You Get What You Pay for
Ripping Your Kitchen Apart with Demolition Tools
Power Shopping for Tools
Renting Your Way to Tool Heaven
Chapter 6: Getting Your Kitchen Ready for Construction
Packing Up the Kitchen
Removing Everything Including the Kitchen Sink
Opening Up the Walls and Seeing What’s Inside
Chapter 7: Evaluating Your Plumbing, Electrical, and Ventilation Systems
Preparing Your Plumbing
Vetting Ventilation Needs
Keeping Current: Electricity Concerns
Part IV : Selecting and Installing Sinks, Faucets, Appliances, and More
Chapter 8: Your Old Cabinets: Spruce ’em Up or Scrap ’em?
Renovating Your Cabinets
Checking Out New Cabinet Choices
Storage Design Options
Chapter 9: Making Old Mother Hubbard Proud: Putting New Cabinets Up
Gathering the Right Tools
Marking Reference Lines and Mounting Locations
Hanging Wall Cabinets First
Adding the Lower Level — Base Cabinets
Chapter 10: Considering Creative Countertop Options
Considering Your Countertop Options
Where to Shop for Countertops
Chapter 11: Making Sure Your Countertops Are Level
Gathering the Right Tools
Installing a Pre-formed Countertop
Installing a Ceramic Tile Countertop
Part III : Selecting and Installing Cabinets and Countertops
Chapter 12: “Pouring” Over the Choices for Sinks and Faucets
Selecting the Best Sink Material for Your Needs
Choosing the Right Sink Design for Your Space
Recognizing the Many Facets of Faucets
Adding Extras
Checking Out Those Warranties!
Chapter 13: No Runs, Drips, or Leaks: The Right Way to Install Your New Sink and Faucet
Gathering the Right Tools
Setting the Stage: Preparing to Install Your Sink
Putting Things in Position: Finishing Your Installation
Chapter 14: Appliance Appreciation: Choosing the Right Ones
Making Money-Related Decisions First
Chillin’ Out: Exploring Refrigerator Options
Warming Up to Cooktops, Ranges, and Ovens
Getting the Dish on Dishwashers
Taking Out the Garbage: Disposers and Compactors
Working with Warranties
Chapter 15: Fridges, Ranges, Disposers, and More: Installing Appliances
Installing Ranges, Ovens, and Cooktops
Installing a New Fridge Complete with Dispenser Unit
Installing Other Popular Appliances
Part V : Adding the Final Touches: Walls, Windows, Floors, and More
Chapter 16: Illuminating Your Kitchen Lighting Options
Making Thomas Edison Proud: Getting the Most Out of Interior Lighting
Letting the Light Shine In: Natural Lighting Options
Chapter 17: Lighting the Way: Installing Lights and Windows
Gathering the Right Tools
Installing a Bright New Ceiling Fixture
Circulating in Style: Adding a Ceiling Fan
Getting on Track with Track Lighting
Can It! Installing Recessed Lighting
Lots of Light Levels at Your Fingertips: Installing a Dimmer Switch
Ambiance and Function: Installing Under Cabinet Lighting
Drawing In Natural Light: Upgrading Your Windows
Chapter 18: Walls That Wow: Selecting Elements for Your Walls
Picking Paint for Your Kitchen
Working with Wallpaper
Adding Final Touches
Chapter 19: Preparation for Wall Transformation
The Importance of Preparation
Repairing Drywall
Fixin’ to Paint
Getting Ready for Wallpaper
Chapter 20: Floors: Stepping Out with Style
Keeping Your Needs in Mind
Perusing the Possibilities
Choosing to Remove the Old Flooring — Or Not
Chapter 21: Installing Your New Kitchen Floor
Preparing to Be Floored
Installing Your Floor
Securing an Island Unit
Part VI : The Part of Tens
Chapter 22: Ten Critical Design Issues
The Work Triangle Formula
Making Sure Your Workspace Is Separate
Installing Adequate Doors
Avoid Knocking Knuckles When Opening Doors
Easy Dish Loading
Situating One Sink
Considering Countertops at Different Heights
Storing Those Dirty Dishes
Grocery Resting Area
Microwave Oven Safety
Plenty of Floor Space
Chapter 23: Ten Hot Trends in Kitchen Design
Adding an Extra Sink
Spreading Out the Work: Multiple Workstations
Visiting the Islands — Mon!
Entertaining in the Kitchen
Eating-In Areas: Casual Style
Gathering the Family
Creating Kid Friendly Kitchens
Merging Kitchens with the Rest of the House
Adding Decorative Touches
Visiting Europe without Leaving Home
Toning for Elegance
Chapter 24: Ten Easy Kitchen Upgrades
Brightening Up the Room with a Fresh Coat of Paint
Working with Wallpaper That Wows
Venturing Beyond the Border
Treating Your Windows to a New Dress
Replacing Handles and Knobs
Giving Your Faucet a Facelift
Lightening Up
Trimmin’ Time
Racking Up Your Pots and Pan
Throwing In the Towel
: Color Insert
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