To plan your new kitchen layout start by taking measurements of the kitchen area, when you have finished it is worthwhile double checking your measurements to save a lot of future problems. These are some points to consider with your layout :- The sink unit is usually positioned under a window. Sink units and hobs should not be positioned too near or on a joint in a worktop. Washing machines and dishwashers should ideally be positioned near the sink as this will reduce the amount of plumbing required. Hobs require space on either side for pan handles. Extraction units should … [Read more...]
FITTING A NEW KITCHEN – 1 What you need
To completely fit a new kitchen you need to be a competent DIYer, with good skills in carpentry and a good knowledge of electrical and plumbing work. If some of the work needs to be carried out by a plumber, (Gas Safe registered for gas work) joiner or an electrician then these are costs that need to be considered. Even with these costs you can save a lot of money fitting the kitchen units yourself. I was recently quoted around £1500 to fit a basic kitchen and the quote excluded plumbing and electrical work so there are great savings to be made with DIY. Fitting a new … [Read more...]
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