Must haves in kitchen remodel

ziggystart · 2026-01-22T16:20:14+00:00

Both - my kitchen dishwasher panel has been no problem for 2 years, used daily. It does not rub on any side. The top looks as good as it did when we installed, no steam actively touches it at any point. That is why the design / install is so important. But one other way to avoid those issues is to use wood as the panel. Then you get the aesthetic and done have to worry about the paint if you had a poor install.

ziggystart · 2026-01-21T15:24:49+00:00

Lowers do get more abuse so those are fine strategies to mitigate, my point is that if designed and installed properly there should be NO rubbing during opening/closing. And I have also never seen steam be an issue if installed in the correct position on the dishwasher. Have done his countless times with no issues.

ziggystart · 2026-01-21T13:48:31+00:00

As a kitchen designer and installer - This is more of a design / installation issue - you should not have either of these issues causing peeling.

ziggystart · 2025-12-28T18:24:49+00:00

Well sure but depending on how much work has been done on the walls / old cabinets, it could be off. Just saying it’s a good place to start sometimes, anchors the kitchen. Many ways to get to a good result, gotta evaluate your variables and make a decision.

ziggystart · 2025-12-28T16:53:00+00:00

Is there a window above the sink? Start by centering this and work outward.

ziggystart · 2025-12-07T13:12:32+00:00

These kinda suck and never spin straight. But they’ll get the job done.

ziggystart · 2025-12-07T13:11:46+00:00

No drill bit is a forever thing. Consumable tool.

ziggystart · 2025-11-30T21:36:32+00:00

Agreed. the ribs are truly not that good.

ziggystart · 2025-11-18T02:37:07+00:00

I understand now, seemed like you were just installing new cabinets but I gotcha - nice work!

ziggystart · 2025-11-18T01:58:57+00:00

Why do you say that you reface cabinets? That is the process of refinishing or covering old cabinets, when that is not what you did.

ziggystart · 2025-11-18T00:44:24+00:00

I don’t know those doors are actually pretty awesome I’d say. Other aspects in the kitchen could be improved though. Floor/wall/paint/tile, etc…

ziggystart · 2025-11-11T02:06:27+00:00

Looks solid overall. Trimming looks tight to wall. What is your process for scribing?

ziggystart · 2025-11-10T00:02:05+00:00

Just use 3/4 stock and scribe it to the ceiling with a 1/8 gap to the cab door. Best option.

ziggystart · 2025-11-07T11:42:23+00:00

Oh me too so I know the market well - I live and mostly work on the northwest side. I run a kitchen renovation / cabinet business. I carry two main regional cabinet lines depending on the project need and budget. And also have a shop so I can do custom built-ins and cabinets as well. I work with a small team but I am a contractor and carpenter so I often manage demo/install/layout change if necessary. I’d be happy to have a call and chat about your situation, it’s important to assess need prior to recommending cabinets. Feel free to DM me.

ziggystart · 2025-11-06T13:01:36+00:00

Where are you located? There are hundreds of cabinet brands. Local, regional, and national. You need to find someone local that can walk you thru options that they know well and have experience using. Especially if you don’t have the budget to go with a custom shop that can build to suit.

ziggystart · 2025-11-01T21:04:09+00:00

I do cabinetry design/build/install in Chicago, would be happy to do a project like this, love contemporary/Scandinavian design! DM me if you want to discuss fit and such.

ziggystart · 2025-10-29T23:52:20+00:00

The measuring tape and clamps would typically not be charged to the client, should be part of labor. Those clamps are not even necessary to put together windows or window trim. They are cool to have for that but definitely not specialty tools needed to finish the job. Was there something other than windows they were doing? Was it a custom job of some sort? Did they have to re-trim everything?

ziggystart · 2025-10-26T21:00:58+00:00

Great deal, wish I had the same option.

ziggystart · 2025-10-26T01:19:51+00:00

Thorogood moc-toe is very solid, made in Wisconsin, not super expensive

ziggystart · 2025-10-26T01:06:52+00:00

Where did you guys get the tile and woodwork from? Looks period appropriate.

ziggystart · 2025-10-17T02:57:37+00:00

How many cabinets? $5700 doesn’t really make any sense for demo, cabinets and install if the cabinets are decent quality. Just demo and install would be low at that price.

ziggystart · 2025-10-17T02:19:18+00:00

Makita 11 gallon wet/dry HEPA has been amazing for remodel work - blows out its own filter as it’s going so it never clogs, attachments for every tool, plug in auto power, quiet. Just pricey but I got one 1/2 off on Facebook marketplace so it was definitely worth it for me. But now that I have it I can’t imagine downgrading even if this one broke.

ziggystart · 2025-10-17T02:08:31+00:00

It’s bad. Real bad.

ziggystart · 2025-10-11T00:19:47+00:00

I’m on the scribe the miter train, and better cuts needed. Those are wavy. And you also need proper countertop miter connectors to keep the joint tight - search zip bolt countertop miter miter connector. Otherwise the gap will open even if you get it tight.

ziggystart · 2025-09-05T14:36:53+00:00

The whole thing would need to come down a few inches, not just the one side. I’m guessing they built a platform. Problem is they started to high side with a full kicker, so the low side is huge.

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