We are finally getting a range hood for our oven! This is great! There are new building codes (2009 IRC M1503.4) that strictly govern how many CFMs a range hood can have without a make-up air unit. This is bad, frustrating, bad, confusing, bad and maddening. Everything I read gives me conflicting information. How much power does your average cook who likes to experiment but rarely uses all their burners at once really need in a range hood? (Lots of details inside).
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posted by instead of three wishes
on May 13, 2013 -
9 answers
I have a kitchen with cabinets colored and shaped like
these and a layout like
this. - I'm looking for a over-the-stove microwave that will work with the decor.
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posted by Orb2069
on May 11, 2013 -
7 answers
We're planning a kitchen renovation for our century-old house this summer and have been working with an architect who has so far given us a kitchen layout and rough design. We're now getting quotes from general contractors. The GC we met with last night, who we've worked with before and trust, said further work by the architect will be a waste of money because the progress of the project will depend on how construction goes. Is he right?
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posted by chickenmagazine
on Apr 24, 2013 -
11 answers
A while ago I asked a question about
stovetop grills. We didn't get one, but now we're considering an electric grill, which is what we had before and are comfortable with. Does anyone have a good recommendation for an countertop electric grill in the $25-75 range, preferably available on Amazon Prime? Are there any reasons why a stovetop would be Objectively Better than an electric (or vice-versa)?
posted by griphus
on Apr 22, 2013 -
5 answers
I just bought a 1 bedroom co-op in Brooklyn. I want to gut the kitchen. I have 30k. Is this possible? Can you recommend an architect? Share your story?
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posted by (Over) Thinking
on Apr 17, 2013 -
15 answers
I just want to know if anybody has a tip about keeping my hand-cranked rotary egg beater clean.
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posted by cellura p
on Apr 4, 2013 -
12 answers
I am hosting a dinner party and one of the guests is observing passover. I need to stay away from rice, beans, corn, and bread. I am looking for some awesome dishes / dish combinations to serve so everyone is happy. Bring on your tasty dishes.
posted by jasondigitized
on Mar 29, 2013 -
11 answers
New kitchen faucet is needed, and I've been warned away from the pull-down type of faucet. Do you have one of these, and would you recommend it?
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posted by aabbbiee
on Mar 11, 2013 -
27 answers
I'm about to move to a new apartment that doesn't have a kitchen counter or much cabinet space, so I need to buy a cart with cabinets and a countertop
(like this). I'd like to buy it from a store in Manhattan. Any suggestions?
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posted by John Cohen
on Mar 3, 2013 -
12 answers
I have an old kitchen with old appliances. The oven has suddenly died, and I realized I have no idea what to do about it.
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posted by JanetLand
on Feb 24, 2013 -
16 answers
I am getting ready to do a kitchen remodel. I've been thinking about this since before we bought the house 6 years ago, and am finally ready to take the plunge. Give me your best kitchen ideas!
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posted by msbubbaclees
on Feb 22, 2013 -
27 answers
I'm 6'5". It recently dawned on me that the reason I hate doing the dishes isn't due to my fundamental laziness, but because scrubbing dishes while bent over for half an hour really does a number on my back. What have you, fellow tall person, changed around your kitchen (and the rest of your home) to make it more accommodating to the vertically advantaged?
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posted by no regrets, coyote
on Feb 18, 2013 -
16 answers
Help us figure out how to cover up or replace this god awful kitchen floor. We just purchased a farmhouse that was renovated in the mid 50s. The mudroom and kitchen have 9" asphalt tiles that are all coming up (so not level), and on top of that, the prior owner used these rooms as a kennel for his incontinent daschund.
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posted by checkitnice
on Feb 16, 2013 -
20 answers
Can you recommend a kitchen timer with adjustable volume, pleasant alarm sounds, multiple simultaneous timers, and multiple presets?
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posted by kristi
on Feb 12, 2013 -
3 answers
The cabinets are already installed at floor level. Do we tile under the range and dishwasher or up to them? Also the dishwasher is already installed, but if we have to, we can take it out and tile under it. Opinions?
posted by Andrea2880
on Feb 12, 2013 -
15 answers
Which kitchen appliances/gadgets do you keep on the counter, and which do you store away in cupboards or a pantry?
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posted by mudpuppie
on Feb 11, 2013 -
58 answers
Friends are in the beginning process of thinking about a kitchen remodel, and are wondering if anyone has good or bad things to say about the stoves, fridges, or dishwashers from
The Big Chill.
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posted by rtha
on Feb 6, 2013 -
4 answers
My friends have a house-sit. The house's owners possess two of
these objects. We don't recognize them. The blades are sharpened, and they were stored beneath the sink.
We have some strong theories, but no real answers. The owners are Bangladeshi Americans, if that helps.
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posted by eyesontheroad
on Jan 20, 2013 -
5 answers
Should I buy a Microplane? I'm hesitating because $$ (looking at
this one), and a small kitchen means I try to keep gadgets strictly to a minimum. Is it worth it, and what are the things you use your Microplane for?
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posted by taz
on Jan 20, 2013 -
46 answers
I was in a kitchenware store on holidays a few weeks ago and I saw these great silicon-type glass drainers. Of course I can't remember what they were called, nor can I describe them in ways that google will like. Can anyone help? I'm Australian and I saw them in Beechworth...
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posted by jojobobo
on Jan 18, 2013 -
2 answers
Not literally. But I'm stuck on picking a color. Special snowflake details inside. (Possible triggers for mental health issues)
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posted by 1066
on Jan 16, 2013 -
21 answers
We need to get a new refrigerator. So which of the new refrigerator features are worth it? And how bad is bisque color really?
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posted by smackfu
on Jan 7, 2013 -
29 answers
I have 8-10 Bud Light beers in cans left over from my New Year's party. I'm not going to drink them... but can I cook with them?
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posted by 1f2frfbf
on Jan 4, 2013 -
31 answers
I've gutted my kitchen, and the concrete floor is uneven. Can I get away with only leveling the floor where I'll install the floating flooring, or should I really pour leveler where the cabinets will rest, too?
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posted by jacob
on Dec 21, 2012 -
10 answers
I am having a New Year's Day brunch and I'd like to serve some fancy things that aren't typically homemade here in the US.
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posted by jph
on Dec 11, 2012 -
19 answers
I have a few old glass bottles which I've cleaned, de-labeled, and given airtight cork tops. They're attractive bottles, about 750ml each with narrow tops, and I'd like a practical way to show them off ideally in the kitchen. I already used one to infuse olive oil and other to hold my dried dried beans rather than leaving them tied up in the pantry. What else can do with them?
posted by The Whelk
on Dec 5, 2012 -
28 answers
My Mom just moved into an apartment with an electric stove, the very first electric stove she's had in seventy-one years of being alive. She's finding the learning curve a little daunting. Could you share some tips and tricks that would make the adjustment a little easier, things that you had to learn while transitioning from the gas stove to the electric stove?
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posted by jason's_planet
on Dec 2, 2012 -
27 answers
My mother thinks I am a crazy person who will burn his house down because I don't leave the oven door slightly ajar when I use the broiler setting in my (gas) oven. Is she right?
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posted by Mad_Carew
on Nov 20, 2012 -
26 answers
What grade and variety of plywood should I buy for hidden, inside cabinet carcasses?
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posted by jacob
on Nov 14, 2012 -
7 answers
How do I make sure that my refurbished cast-iron skillet has no oven cleaner residue?
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posted by archagon
on Nov 12, 2012 -
10 answers
I rent an apartment. I like to cook. My kitchen is more-or-less (see below) unventilated. So I have grease everywhere. What can I do?
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posted by novalis_dt
on Oct 28, 2012 -
16 answers
Frost my cupcakes! Please suggest your best recipe for an excellent middle-of-the-road chocolate frosting-- not too dark, not too heavy, not too fragile, not too sugary.
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posted by Bardolph
on Oct 26, 2012 -
19 answers
My kitchen ceiling just fell in, as a result of a month-long leak that has been building over time. About 2-3 square metres of inch-thick plaster came down at once - would certainly have caused injury if not worse had we been underneath it. The owners of the flat above have repeatedly stalled in taking any action - as far as I know they have still not called a plumber. They explicitly stated on Thursday that they were getting an emergency plumber in and hoped for Saturday morning but weren't sure. This is Tuesday and we haven't heard anything. Prior to this they were repeatedly contacted by our letting agent but claimed that they'd "been having trouble with" both their mobile and landline. Are they liable for this in any way? How do I proceed? (Further details: I'm in Scotland in the UK.)
posted by Kirn
on Oct 16, 2012 -
9 answers
RIT dye and a stainless steel sink - now there's a line in the sink where the dye level was. How, why, and can I get rid of it?
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posted by spinifex23
on Sep 30, 2012 -
18 answers
Looking for ideas to get my kid involved in the kitchen -- prepping, cooking, clean-up!
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posted by amanda
on Sep 10, 2012 -
26 answers
Is there a good way for my family to keep inventories of our refrigerator and freezers?
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posted by EtzHadaat
on Sep 4, 2012 -
8 answers
How do I rid myself of the white mite infestation in my cupboard? I have cleaned everything multiple times and in multiple ways!
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posted by ElliotH
on Sep 2, 2012 -
5 answers
