Norma Vally's Kitchen Fix-Ups : More Than 30 Projects for Every Skill Level

by Vally, Norma

• ISBN13: 9780470251577
• ISBN10: 0470251573
• Edition: DVD
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-02-24
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

The kitchen is the heart of every home-it's where family and friends gather to cook, eat, laugh, and celebrate. Unfortunately, all that time spent in the kitchen translates into a lot of wear and tear. But that doesn't mean you have to pay someone else to keep your kitchen running well and looking fresh.

Author Biography

A seasoned veteran of home improvement, both on and off camera, Norma Vally's media career boasts four seasons as host of Discovery Home Channel's Emmy-nominated series Toolbelt Diva and a radio show on Sirius Satellite by the same name. Norma is a published author and sought-after speaker who has appeared on Today, NBC Nightly News, CNN, and MSNBC; she has been featured in Family Circle, Women's Health, People, Woman's Day, Glamour, the Los Angeles Times, USA Today, and the New York Times. Norma founded Chix Can Fix, a Web site and product line devoted to empowering women to take control of their homes and their lives.

Table of Contents

Sinks	p. 16
Faucet Aerator Maintenance	p. 17
Tighten a Loose Faucet	p. 19
Unclog a Drain	p. 21
Fix a Sprayer	p. 23
Countertops	p. 25
Restore a Solid-Surface Countertop	p. 26
Replace a Cracked Tile	p. 28
Appliances	p. 30
Dishwasher Maintenance	p. 31
Refrigerator Maintenance	p. 34
Stove Maintenance	p. 36
Cabinets	p. 39
Add or Replace Knobs and Pulls	p. 40
Restore Wood Cabinet Finish	p. 42
Walls and Floors	p. 44
Patch Holes in Drywall	p. 45
Repair Torn Vinyl Flooring	p. 49
Reseal a Damaged Wood Floor Section	p. 51
Sinks	p. 56
Repair a Leaky Faucet	p. 57
Snake a Stubborn Sink Clog	p. 65
Countertops	p. 67
Resurface a Laminate Countertop	p. 68
Tile a Backsplash	p. 74
Appliances	p. 79
Repair a Garbage Disposal	p. 80
Repair an Icemaker	p. 83
Cabinets	p. 86
Refinish Wood Cabinets	p. 87
Walls and Floors	p. 91
Install a Task Light Fixture	p. 92
Refinish Wood Floors	p. 96
Sinks	p. 104
Install a New Faucet	p. 105
Replace a Shut-Off Valve	p. 108
Install an Under-sink Water Filtration System	p. 112
Install a New Drop-in Sink	p. 115
Countertops	p. 123
Install a Laminate Countertop	p. 124
Tile a Countertop	p. 130
Appliances	p. 136
Install a Dishwasher	p. 137
Install a Microwave/Exhaust Fan	p. 143
Cabinets	p. 147
Install New Cabinets	p. 148
Walls and Floors	p. 155
Install a Floating Floor	p. 156
Tile a Floor	p. 161
Install Recessed Lights	p. 166
Footprint and Layout: What Works for You	p. 174
Exploring the Possibilities	p. 175
Creating Storage Space	p. 179
Wheelchair-Accessible Kitchen	p. 182
Design: Creating the Ideal Look and Feel for Your Kitchen	p. 185
Where to Get Started	p. 186
Flooring	p. 187
Walls	p. 192
Cabinetry	p. 193
Countertops	p. 193
Appliances, Sinks, and Faucets	p. 196
Lighting	p. 200
Index	p. 202
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