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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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I am remodeling my kitchen. All walls are traditional square 50s white tile with black borders from floor to ceiling. The counters will be white linoleum, the cupboards white, and the floor will be wood (brown). The stove is a white 1940's gas range. Should I buy white fridge and dishwasher, or stainless steel? I'm leaning toward white to maintain continuity with the cupboards but think stainless steel will keep the look more modern, but the entire house (a 1915 bungalow) has a strong retro vibe. Pastel appliances are out of my price range. What do you think?
posted by waving
on Aug 27, 2012 -
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How can we store our kitchen sink dishwashing sponge to prevent it being eaten by our cat?
Rupert, after years of ignoring it, has recently decided that the sponge is a fun thing to shred and nibble on. Currently it sits on top of the sink edge on top of a spiky plastic soap saver thingy so it can dry. How can we store it so that it will be (a) easily accessible to humans, (b) not accessible to Rupert, and (c) able to air-dry? I'm imagining something like
this with a flap on top, for instance.
posted by matildaben
on Apr 24, 2012 -
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Help me maximize use of available space and compensate for the ghastly layout in my terrible horrible no good very bad kitchen.
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posted by elizardbits
on Mar 2, 2012 -
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Help restore harmony to our home. Do we need a food processor? Do we want a food processor? (more inside)
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posted by kestralwing
on Nov 27, 2011 -
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Can anyone share the manual and/or tips for the Chef'sChoice Professional Sharpening Station 130?
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posted by JoeGoblin
on Nov 25, 2011 -
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My last day of pastry school, yay! I'm applying for jobs in NYC and several people have asked me to come in and "trail" for an hour or a day. What exactly does that mean/entail?
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posted by firei
on Sep 28, 2011 -
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I'm considering renting a small apartment with a super-tiny kitchen. So tiny that it doesn't have an oven! Would a convection/microwave oven suit my needs? Also, do you have experience with induction cooktops?
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posted by lunasol
on Sep 26, 2011 -
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I have a crockpot, need to eat at home more, and am really short on time. Anyone have recipes I could use?
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posted by reenum
on Aug 17, 2011 -
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What are the ideal cupboard conditions in which to hygienically store cups?
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posted by troll
on Jul 7, 2011 -
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About to purchase my first coop apartment in NYC, and it's desperately in need of a new kitchen, among other things. Mr. Narrative and I would like to go and look at kitchen cabinets and counter-tops and tile and such in person, preferably in a nice-ish store. Where should we go?
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posted by Narrative Priorities
on Apr 27, 2011 -
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MythFilter: I get these chain emails every once in a while about how dangerous it is to heat water in the microwave. I can't seem to get a straight answer from anybody! Is microwaving water really that dangerous?
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posted by JMB1138
on Mar 21, 2011 -
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What are some awesomely useful appendices, charts, and references that I can add to my home-grown cookbook?
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posted by HenryGale
on Mar 19, 2011 -
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What color Le Crueset should I order if I hope to be able to purchase more matching pots in the (most likely distant) future?
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posted by moshimosh
on Jan 5, 2011 -
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I got a crockpot as a gift and am dying to use it. Problem: I am an OK cook, but no chef, and I have never used a crockpot. What would be a good recipe to start with and what are the common mistakes to avoid?
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posted by lampshade
on Jan 4, 2011 -
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Please help me design my new kitchen. I would like to know what kitchen features you can't live without!
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posted by raisingsand
on Dec 27, 2010 -
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TrashFilter: Is a specialised drawer under the kitchen sink for garbage & recycling bins a good idea?
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posted by UbuRoivas
on Dec 5, 2010 -
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I'm hunting for a ceiling light for my kitchen... I really like the way light tables look, and want to find one (2' x 3' or so, with a wooden frame, available in, or shippable to, Toronto) that I can invert and hang from my ceiling. Google has failed me. Help?
Note: doesn't actually have to be a light table. Could be a fixture that looks like a light table. That would be preferable, actually.
posted by lizifer
on Oct 13, 2010 -
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I have a digital kitchen scale on which the LCD has crapped out. By pressing on different parts of the ribbon cable connecting the LCD to the circuit board, I've determined that there are multiple shorts or shoddy connections on the cable. There doesn't seem to be an easy way to fix it, so I'm wondering if anyone has any ideas for ways I can repurpose it for a fun electronics project. I have some basic electronics knowledge and soldering experience.
posted by jessssse
on Oct 3, 2010 -
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