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Timeless Traditional (1of 4): Insulation and Drywall From "Kitchen Renovations" episode DKTN-205

	In this week 's episode of Kitchen Renovations, host Paul Ryan starts a four-part project with homeowners Cathy and Dan Zielske to convert this stuck-in-the-'70s kitchen ...
	with serious design problems ...
	that the homeowners wanted to change.
	Even the adjoining family room suffered from the design flaws in the kitchen.
	But step-by-step the kitchen was renovated into this beautiful, ...
	timeless traditional kitchen and family room that will bring the home into the 21st Century.
	This stylish kitchen now matches the rest of the home!

In this segment host Paul Ryan and the homeowners install new insulation into the wall cavities. The vapor barrier is put up on the outside walls. The drywall is hung and the window opening cut out. The seams are tapes and the drywall compound is applied.

Materials and Tools:

For Removing Appliances --

Safety glasses
Gloves
Appliance dolly
Wrench
Drill

For Countertop Removal --

Safety glasses
Hearing protection
Circular saw
Prybar
Hammer
2" x 4" fulcrum
Drill

For Vinyl Floor Removal --

Utility knife
Pliers
Prybar

For Wallpaper Removal --

Drop cloths
Tarps
Bucket of water
Dish soap
Scoring tool
Wallwik (special wallpaper removal cloth)

For Cabinet Removal --

Safety glasses
Gloves
Hammer
Prybar
Drill
Appropriate screw head bit

For Carpet Removal --

Utility knife
Pliers
Gloves

For Chipboard Sub-floor Removal --

Safety glasses
Gloves
Hammer
Prybar
Roofing shovel

For Stripping Walls --

Safety glasses
Gloves
Prybar
Hammer
Garbage bin

For Removing Block Window --

Ladder
Gloves
Hammer
Prybar
Reciprocating saw

For Building Frame for Window --

Safety glasses
Hammer
Chisel
2" x 4" material
Framing nailer
Level
Caulk gun
Silicone
Finish nailer
Window stop material

For Window Installation --

Selected window
Drill
Appropriate screw head bit
Screws
Shims
Level

For Prepping Walls for Drywall --

Mask
Safety glasses
Gloves
Precut unfaced insulation product
4 mill poly
Utility knife
Hammer tacker
Staples

For Drywall Installation --

Tape measure
Framing square
Utility knife
1/2" drywall
Drill
Appropriate screw head bit
Rotozip tool
Spiral bit
Self-adhesive fiberglass tape
Joint compound
Mudding pan
Mudding knife
Sanding blocks

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Figure A

Installing the Insulation

1. Fill the spaces between the studs on the exterior wall with pre-cut unfaced insulation (figure A).

   Safety Alert: When working with insulation be sure to wear gloves and a dust mask.

2. Cover the insulated area with 4-mill poly sheeting, and staple up with a tack hammer. Cut out around the window with a utility knife.

	Figure B
	Figure C