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    Need Ideas for Kitchen Disaster

    I checked with the Scooter Store where you purchased the scooter and spoke to a technician. He said that chair either has a "speed knob" or two buttons (Fast or Slow) to control the speed. Are you using that feature and changing the speed to slow when in the house? If not, you should look at...
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    Kitchen Design Ideas

    You certainly DO need help andreasfreeman! Have you determined which walls are bearing? If not, I suggest you talk to an engineer first. So you know. Looks like the existing dining room could have been added on. The existing kitchen looks like it was a porch at one time. If it were my house...
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    Oven remodeling

    Dream on elisamatt. You'll have to pay the price to get the "look". Peggy
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    Large vent hoods

    I strongly suggest you discard the flex and use rigid 6" pipe all the way. Try to make only 45 degree turns with a foot or more of straight pipe in between. If you HAVE to make a 90, use two 45s. Pack and tape fiberglass insulation around the pipe after it is all assembled and the seams...
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    Large vent hoods

    You will find that ANY quality hood, unconnected to venting pipes, is quiet. Dead quiet. It is the installation that separates a quiet hood from a noisy one in practical application. Installers use all kinds of piping material. They go from round to 3-14x10. They use flex pipe. They put in...
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    Anybody Know About The New Matrix Furnace?

    Ooh. You mean there are MORE? Can you give me any leads? Where do I look? Who is giving glowing reports? I get all the remodeling mags and haven't seen anything about them. I'm a kitchen & bath designer so it IS a bit out of my area... Thanks for your reply glennjanie!
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    Remodeling home...consult architect or interior designer first?

    Have you thought about hiring a kitchen design firm? Many kitchen designers also do additions, as well as working with existing space to maximize usability. And we are trained to design kitchens. For more information on kitchen designers see the National Kitchen and Bath Association...
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    Anybody Know About The New Matrix Furnace?

    I read recently about a new furnace that was developed in Canada called the Matrix. It also combines a hot water heater in the unit. It is supposed to be the most energy efficient furnace on the market. I have contacted the California rep, but been frustrated in finding anyone with any...
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    Large vent hoods

    Vent-a-Hood IS a well known brand and a high-end product. Read the installation instructions. Take care in installing it because the owners paid a steep price for it. Don't downsize that 12" round vent or you will create problems with turbulence and excessive noise. Use smooth...
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    kitchen island stove vent

    Elica hoods are pretty unique. There are none quite like them. If you HAVE to have the look, you'll HAVE to pay the price to get it. If you have to have a bargain priced hood and none but Elica will do; contact them and find out where the model you want to buy is on display. Call the...
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    over the counter microwave??

    GE makes a model called the Spacemaker II. It is just under 24"Wx12Hx12D and has an available hanging kit that facilitates hanging the microwave from the bottom of any standard wall cabinet. You can buy both for less than $200. GE Monogram also makes a similar model that's a little more...
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    San Francisco Homeowner

    I am an independent residential kitchen designer in the San Francisco area. I have a question for you new homeowners: I have postulated, on my blog... "there are a whole bunch of newly minted homeowners buying foreclosed properties at the new lower market prices, most of which need...
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