Six remodeling tips for the kitchen

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Six remodeling tips for the kitchen

According to home remodeling experts, a minor kitchen remodel is one of the best investments you can make into your home because it has a great return on investment when you sell your home. But even a minor kitchen remodel is a huge project to undertake. To make sure you don’t regret your decision to remodel, follow these six steps.

Replace hardware. One of the easiest things you can do to change the look of your kitchen is swap out the cabinet hardware. Though you could replace all the cabinetry itself, that costs a lot of money and you probably won’t see a great return on that investment so assuming your existing cabinets are in good shape, a hardware swap is probably enough. Take your current hardware to a home improvement store and choose some new hardware that will not only complement your kitchen but will also hide the existing holes. In one hour or less, you can have all of the hardware swapped out.

Add a splash of color. Another way to improve the look of your cabinets without paying a small fortune to replace them altogether is to give them a fresh coat of paint. Off-white is a great choice if you want a clean, timeless look. You can also replace outdated wallpaper with a fresh coat of light, neutral-colored paint.

Modernize your countertop. New countertops are another great way to drastically change the look of your kitchen. Kitchen counters are a major focal point in the kitchen and it’s where you’ll do all of your meal prepping so it’s worth the investment to get something durable and attractive. Granite is the best material if you can fit it into your remodeling budget.

Make your floor fabulous. Odds are, your kitchen floor makes up the biggest surface area in your kitchen so you can’t ignore it if you’re going to do a kitchen remodel. If you can afford new hardwood or tile, that’s going to look the best but floating laminate floors are easy enough to install that you can do it yourself and save some money. Peel-and-stick vinyl planks are another option which is surprisingly durable and will help you to get the most out of your remodeling budget.

Update your appliances. Stainless steel appliances are a must for any kitchen remodel. Your kitchen will still look outdated no matter what else you do to it if you don’t update your appliances. Buy the whole set to take advantage of package deals and wait for a national holiday to get the best savings.

Add a backsplash. A nice backsplash is a great way to add a touch of sophistication to your kitchen. It’s a small detail but it can make all the difference. Not only is a backsplash much easier to clean than the wall, but it’s another great way to add some color to your kitchen.

Source: Chase

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How to measure baseboard heaters:

Step 1
HOW TO MEASURE

Always measure left to right, and twice for accuracy

Floor to top of Fintube | EZ Snap™ Baseboard Heater Covers

Step 1: Floor to top of Wall plate

Measure the height from the floor to the top of the metal wall plate.

Follow our guide for baseboard heater cover measurement:

Any baseboard larger than 7 3/8" (188 mm) will be compatible with our standard cover.

Any measurement greater than 9 3/8" (238 mm) will fit our tall cover.

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Step 2: Bottom of Fintube to Top of Wall Plate

Measure from the bottom of the finned tube heating element to the top of the metal wall plate,

A measurement of 5 1/2" to 6 3/4" (140 mm – 172 mm) will fit our standard cover.

A measurement of 7 1/2" to 8 3/4" (191 mm – 222 mm) will fit our tall cover.

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Step 3: Back Wall to Front of Fintube

Measure the distance from the wall or the metal wall plate attached to the wall, to the outside of the finned tube heating element.

Any measurement of less than 3 1/8" (76 mm) inches from the wall will fit our

standard cover.

Any measurement of less than 3 1/8" (76 mm) inches from the wall will fit our tall cover.

Step 2
DETERMINE IF BRACKETS ARE NECESSARY

Always measure left to right, and twice for accuracy

Wall Widget

EZ Snap™ Wall Widgets are used when your old or existing wall back plate has been removed or if you have to hang your new cover 1 inch or higher to bring them up to a height that will fit our installation guidelines. Just measure your overall desired height, subtract 1", drill a hole, preferably in a stud and attach it to the wall with the included screw.

Floor Fidgets

EZ Snap™ Floor Fidgets easily raise your new covers ¾ inch to compensate for any ¾ inch floor (wood, tile, or other) that has been installed any time since your baseboard heater was originally installed. May be used for any reason when the overall height has been shortened and the total height is less than 7-½ inches for standard height or 9-½ inches for the TALL height EZ Snap™ BaseBoard Covers. Just use the self-tapping screws to secure them to the top of your existing wallplate.

Wall Contraptions

EZ Snap™ Wall Contraptions are used when your wall back plate has been completely removed. EZ Snap™ Wall Contraptions receives your EZ Snap™ BaseBoard Cover and keeps your aluminum fin tube from sagging. These completely replace your wall back plate. To install, slide up from the bottom and make sure the top is at your desired height. Screw to the wall, then bend the front finger up to hold the fin tube in place.

Step 3

HOW TO MEASURE LENGTH

Based on how your heater is configured,

choose an option below to expand and view

specific hot water baseboard heater measurement templates.

[+] Option 1: Straight Heater Configuration

[+] Option 2: L-Shape and U-Shape Configuration

[+] Option 3: 45 Degrees, Z-Shape Configuration

Congratulations!

Now that you’ve learned how to measure baseboard heaters,

you’re ready to order.

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Six remodeling tips for the kitchen