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Rakesh Pabbi asked:


The home seller understands the way to any potential homebuyer’s heart is through the kitchen. Over the years, the kitchen has shed its once humble beginnings as a place to simply prepare and serve meals, to more of a place where friends can socialize over a glass of wine or where children can do their homework. With the kitchen becoming one of the most multi-dimensional and functional rooms in the house, kitchen renovations have attracted the attention of many who are looking to increase their home’s resale value or would simply just like to enjoy the improvements to their home.

Nevertheless, many sellers would rather not deal with the expense and length of the project before they sell their home. But for many, kitchen renovation can mean top return for the prospective home sellers. According to the Appraisal Institute of Canada, kitchen renovations represent a 75% - 100% return on investment, which is the second highest return in the home, next to bathroom renovations.

Fortunately, home renovation is not as difficult as one might expect; the recent expansion of renovation centres across the country has led to a burgeoning “do-it-yourself” project culture. The “do-it-yourself” renovation can be a cost-effective way to increase the value of your home without the high price of a trained professional.

Maximize your kitchen appeal

Here are a few steps you can take to increase the equity in your home.

Are Those My Cabinets?

According to Rona.ca, kitchen cupboards are one of the best investments one can make in terms of return on investment on the home. Many homebuyers’ first impressions of the home take place in the kitchen, and much of that is highlighted by the kitchen cupboards. By spending a few more dollars on high quality cabinetry and hardware (knobs and handles on cabinets), you can expect your investment to reward you handsomely.

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By either painting the walls and/or cabinets, it will update the look of the kitchen with minimal costs and make the room more spacious.

Shedding Some Light



Lighting is often one of the last fixtures to be considered, and often forgotten when the kitchen is remodeled. But by adding new light sources to the kitchen, it can be a great way to bring together architectural and decorative balance to a room. Good lighting can highlight certain features of a kitchen such as the backsplash to create a more colourful and robust look.

Everything Including the Kitchen Sink

Every kitchen needs a sink and faucet. But when it comes to the resale of the home, few home sellers see the value of replacing the sink. “The faucet and sink are one of the most important features of a kitchen. When homebuyers enter the room, they naturally gravitate toward the sink and test out the faucets”, says Mike Mazza of Mazza Renovation Group Inc, “it provides a sense of hearth for many buyers because they spend a majority of their time in the kitchen”.

How Much Is It Going to Cost?



Financing your “do-it-yourself” project can be quite overwhelming. Many renovation centres offer financing options, but usually charge up to 18% interest rate after the introductory “interest-free” period is over. For a more prudent option to finance your project, visit your local financial institution. Financial institutions such as CIBC can offer a lower interest rate than those typically found at renovation centres. The CIBC Home Power Line of Credit allows would-be renovators the option to pay a lower rate of interest (because it uses the equity in your home) and offers the flexibility of interest-only payments. By going to your local financial institution rather than the renovation centre for your financing needs, you can save hundreds of dollars on interest.

More information on CIBC lending products can be found at your nearest branch, toll-free at 1 800 465-CIBC (2422) or online at www.cibc.com/ca/loans.

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L~n~S asked:


I installed a new dual kitchen sink with a garbage disposal. On the garbage disposal side there is a black rubber piece. This seems to be obstructing the water from draining. Cause when I push it down the water flows perfectly.

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Paradise Kitchens asked:


While looking at the renovation projects for your kitchen, you may wonder what all sort of projects could be completed on own. When you DIY, do it yourself, you would not only get a sense of satisfaction but also you would save some money. However, certain projects are difficult and cannot be completed without professional help. Some of the projects could be completed without any professional help or any tools. All you need to do is learn certain basic skills and an extraordinary kitchen would be created within no time. Various DIY Kitchens could be created using various materials on your own.

Kitchen backsplash

There are many neat projects that could be completed on one’s own without any professional help like a backsplash. Backsplash is basically the wall behind the kitchen countertop sink. It is very much important for this wall to be waterproof. Simply adding a layer of sheetrock and paint would ruin it over time. Tiling it would be a great option. It is an easy project which could be performed quickly too. While doing this the whole of the kitchen cabinet could be easily replaced.

Painting and wallpaper for kitchen walls

Painting and wallpaper could be easily done on your own. Painting the wall does not require any special skills. Learn the basic skills and the techniques and you can get started with painting. It goes the same with applying the wallpaper to the wall too. Wallpaper is not very much popular these days like before. You can spice up the kitchen by painting and using some fantastic wallpaper.

Crown moldings

The crown molding might seem a little daunting to you. However, it is not all that difficult and is an important component to your kitchen decorating. All you would require is paint, molding, saw and a miter box. The most difficult part about installing the crown molding is making sure that all exact measurements of the wall are taken. Once, all the measurements are taken accurately, installation of a decorative crown molding in the kitchen would be easy.

Lighting

You can also install the kitchen lights on your own. Learn simple few techniques and installation would be easy. If you haven’t ever installed any lights before, you can purchase a book from the market. These books would teach you about the wiring various types of lighting. Recessed kitchen lighting and the decorative lighting have gained popularity as kitchen lighting these days. You can also add under the counter lighting for adding the charm to the kitchen.

DIY kitchens are not that difficult if you give it some thought and have a plan. These tips and ideas will get you started.



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Simeon Stevek asked:


Recently kitchens with copper sinks are becoming more common due to their aesthetic nature in any home setting. Copper sinks are not only adored for their elegance and beauty but also for their functionality as well. These sinks add aesthetics and huge rewards to home owners. One reason copper sinks have become popular is because they do not need regular maintenance. They are manufactured with durability in mind and they even become elegant with the passing of years. This is because copper tends to change its color with time and becomes medium copper brown. If the oxidized copper patin layer is left untreated, it turns into an amazing light bronze in color.

Copper sinks do not require to be washed with harsh chemicals. All you require is water and a detergent and you have a very shiny and clean sink. However it’s advisable to use brass or furniture wax for the copper sink to maintain it shine and color if want it to maintain its original color. Do you know copper sinks are cleaner compared to other sinks? Studies have shown that these copper sinks are more sanitary in terms of cleaning. This is because copper metal contains anti-bacterial elements that make germs habitation next to impossible. In addition comparison between copper and stainless steel, copper wins hands down when it comes to sanitation. This is due to the fact that bacteria is able to live for several days on stainless steel but on copper it lives on for some hours only.

Copper sinks also always exudes that nice elegant atmosphere be it in the kitchen or bathroom. The kitchen sinks available in the market are hand crafted making them valuable pieces of art. Because copper is elegant and beautiful to look at, it enhances rooms designs and layouts. In addition Asian homes use the contemporary copper that is reddish in color.



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sarah s asked:


I got home late tonight to find out that the double kitchen sinks were both full with water. Right before i noticed that they were clogged i had the shower running in the bathroom. When i saw the water overflowing in the kitchen i started emptying the water into a bowl and dumping it in the sink in the bathroom. Then i noticed when the sink in the kitchen got low, it would fill up again with warm water (im guessing the shower water). I’ve tryed liquid plummer and some other type of unclogging liquid. Nothing is working? any ideas thanks in advance.

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Lena Kavhovsky asked:


While the undermount kitchen sinks could be the modern trend, you have to be careful about its installation.  Faulty installation can result in leakage that you won’t like and that would cause you irritation and problems.  On the other hand appropriate installation will give you sink long life and you will also not have leakages.  

The pertinent question for you is that how are you going to ensure proper installation?  One way is to meticulously follow the instructions that come from the provider of the undermount kitchen sinks.  If it is from a good and reliable provider, they will invariably ask you to have beads of clear silicone caulk.  Such caulk would be placed around the flat lip of the sink.  Moreover, the continuous beads of caulk will play the role of waterproof sealing material in between the sink on one hand and the countertop on the other.

After the undermount kitchen sink is firmly pressed with the stone or other countertop you have in your kitchen the waterproof sealing performs the best way.  You may be thinking that the installation process is quite complex or it might take a lot of time.  Contrary to your feelings, a good professional installer will take barely thirty minutes to install the sink in your kitchen.  Only a few ordinary equipments would be required.  They include a 2 X 4 longer, a couple of bar clamps and hammer.  You will also require two-part epoxy specially made for the purpose, caulk and the gun to spread the caulk.

As soon as the underside of your countertop is made dust free, the installer will start using the silicone caulk applying it first on the sink lip.  He will proceed on pushing the undermount kitchen sink slowly upwards at the underside of the countertop.   The push up continues till the sink is centered under the polished cutout.  Thereafter the installer will place the top of the countertop which spans across your sink.  While installing the installer would pass one side of the bar clamp through the hole in your sink.  The other end of the clamp will pass on top of the 2 x 4.  If your sink was double bowled it would require two clamps because there are two drain holes.

This is one of the advantages you have with undermount kitchen sink.  You require only one clamp.  The clamp is tightened in a way that the sides are even on all sides of the countertop. The installer will now go on to mix the epoxy and thereafter apply the same to the small sized bolt posts attached near the lip of the sink.  The installer will ensure proper installation being on their backs in the sink base. Normally, the epoxy will take no more than ten minutes to set in.  After this is accomplished the installer will install the rest of the parts.  

However, you may not go on connecting the drain pipes or disposer to the sink before at least 24 hours is completed after the installation. Also never keep the nuts loose nor make them over tight.  Fine balance is the keyword for proper installation of your sink. Finally, remember the million dollar proverbs “haste is waste” and “slow and steady wins the race”.  Never allow the installer to rush therefore.



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gamz4fun asked:


I would like to conserve water from my kitchen sink and need your help. There are times when I need to use hot water and run the tap until the water gets hot. I would like to buy/make a hose that I can attach to my sink so I can run the water to another container. Kitchen water taps are threaded so an aerator can be screwed on, is there a hose that can be similarly attached to save water?

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kimc1492 asked:


The only possible thing I think it is maybe the garbage disposal. We do not use it often and constantly use that side of the sink to do dishes. I have cleaned it ( cleaners , bleach vinegar ect…) and still the sour milk smell goes through the entire house What can I do?

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