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Under Cabinet Lighting From "Kitchen Renovations" episode DKTN-412

In this final segment of "Mom's Kitchen -- Traditional Update (2 of 3)", host Paul Ryan and the contractor, Shane, install the cabinets for the organizational area. Paul's brother Chris, an electrician, moves the light switch to the other side of the wall so that is it not in the way of the broom closet. Paul and Chris install the under cabinet lighting.

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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

Moving the Light Switch

1. Start by removing the chair rail and any other wall materials in the way of the new box.

2. Making sure all the electricity is turned off in the house, poke a screwdriver into the space to make sure it is open inside.

3. Trace an outline of the new box on the wall (figure A) with a pencil, then cut the hole with a jab saw (also known as a "keyhole" saw).

4. Dry fit the electrical box.

5. Remove the old switch.

6. Since the switch boxes are back to back (figure B), feed the wires across the inside of the wall.

7. Connect the wires to the switch.

Figure A

Figure B

	Figure C
	Figure D
	Figure E

Under Cabinet Lighting

1. Snap the press-on fitting (it captures the wiring that enter the fixture) into its place on the light box (figure C).

2. Then, strip back the outer insulation on the wire with a wire stripper.

3. Feed the wires into the fixture through the fitting -- make sure the outer insulation enters the box (figure D).

4. Next strip 1/2" of insulation off the individual feed wires.

5. Slide the stripped wires into their corresponding wire connector boxes. White to white (neutral), black to black (hot), and bare to green (ground).

6. Push the excess wire into the wall, then hang the light on the bottom of the cabinet with screws.

7. Snap in the opaque glass panel (figure E).

In this last episode of the 400 series, Paul and his brothers get more help as they finish mom's kitchen renovation. First up, a perforated backsplash is installed for the pots and pans. For the countertops, they install natural slate and add butcher-block counter accents by the range and desk area. The final details are finished as the cabinet hardware goes up and then mom's favorite part -- the new appliances are installed.

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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