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A Downdraft Cooktop Needs Space Under the Counter Too
Plan a downdraft cooktop around the body, blower arrangement, duct turns, drawer boxes and the access needed for future service.
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Can You Add Soft Close to Your Existing Cabinet Doors?
A little clip-on damper can be a good upgrade, but it has to belong on that hinge.
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Recirculating or Ducted Range Hood? Know Where the Air Goes
Compare ducted and recirculating range hoods by the actual air path, moisture removal, filter upkeep and a feasible outdoor duct route.
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What Is Holding the Wall Cabinets to the Wall?
The rail can look perfectly level while the wall behind it remains a mystery.
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Can You Keep Drawers Under an Induction Cooktop?
The drawer front may fit perfectly while the drawer box occupies the cooktop's air space.
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Does an Undercounter Ice Maker Need a Drain?
A water line beside an empty cabinet does not settle the ice-maker installation.
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Leave Room to Change the Under-Sink Water Filter
A filter that fits on installation day can become trapped behind the new pull-out bins.
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Moved the Stove? Check the Anti-Tip Bracket
The range can look neatly back in place while its rear foot misses the bracket.
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Thermofoil Peeling Near the Oven: Repair or Replace?
A lifted plastic skin needs a different decision from a chipped paint finish.
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A Built-In-Looking Fridge Still Needs Its Specified Air Gaps
The cabinet panels can frame the fridge neatly. They cannot change how the fridge was designed to shed heat.
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An Appliance Garage Needs Room for Coffee-Maker Steam
The doors hide the coffee station. They also hide the damp underside of the shelf if the operating space was never checked.
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Can a Countertop Dishwasher Work in This Kitchen?
The appliance may fit beside the sink. The hoses, open door and morning coffee still need somewhere to go.
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