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Temporary Setup and Installation of Vent Hood From "Kitchen Renovations" episode DKTN-412

In this third segment of "Mom's Kitchen -- Traditional Update (2 of 3), host Paul Ryan's sister sets up a temporary kitchen for their mom. The contractor, Shane, helps Paul with the vent hood. They attach the soffit and cowling. Then the vent for the range is installed.

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	In this episode Paul's mother is in dire need of a kitchen update, ...
	so his brothers pitch in to create a traditional space ...
	with new checkerboard block flooring, modern appliances, a ...
	stunning dinette nook and hutch-storage area off the kitchen!

Materials and Tools used for Cabinet Installation--

Safety glasses
Clamps
1-1/4" cabinet screws
2" screws
Screw gun
Compound miter saw
Level
Finish nailer
Tape measure

Materials and Tools used for Hanging the Hood --

Pry bar
Tape measure
Pencil
Level
Deck screws
Screwdriver

Materials and Tools used for Moving a Power Switch --

Hammer
Pry bar
Eye protection
Pencil
Screwdriver
Jab saw
Remodeling box
Tin snips
Tape

Materials and Tools used for Hanging Under Cabinet Lights --

Wire cutter
Screwdriver

Setting Up a Temporary Kitchen

• Set up small appliances (figure A), toaster oven, crock-pot, coffee pot, microwave and basic utensils.

• Use paper plates and plastic forks.

• Use a large tray for clean up so you can cart dishes to the sink.

• Use newspaper for prep so you can easily clean up.

• Use a rolling cart (figure B) to put basic spices on.

Figure A

Figure B

	Figure C
	Figure D
	Figure E

Hanging the Vent Hood

1. Pull the cleats, which are just there for shipping purposes, off the back of the soffit with a prybar.

2. Find the center on the wall, and mark it with a pencil.

3. Mark the center of the cowling (figure C).

4. Make a vertical line over the center line of the wall using a level.

5. Raise the soffit to the ceiling and make sure the center lines match up.

6. Secure the soffit to the wall using one 2" deck screw included with the hood. Check for level, then add the rest of the screws.

7. Lift the cowling up to the soffit (figure D), and attach it with deck screws.

8. Tape the elbows to attach to the vent. Raise the venting into place. Cut the vent pipe with tin snips and put that in place.

9. Attach the mounting bracket to the cowling, which holds the vent liner in place. Then screw in the vent liner.

10. Attach the vent and attach the faceplate to the vent (figure E).

11. Have a professional make the electrical hook-ups.

In the next segment Paul and his helpers finish installing the cabinets and the light switch is moved.

RESOURCES :

Cabinetry
Brand name: KraftMaid
Style: Maple Raised Panel
Color: Cognac and Garnet Glaze
Where available: See the Website listed below.
Kraft Maid Cabinetry
Website: www.kraftmaid.com

GUESTS :

Shane Kretsinger
Vice President, Operations
Autumn River
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