While there are many home improvement projects that can be handled by homeowners, upgrading items in your kitchen involves working with water lines, old fixtures and corroded pipes. Plumbing work of this nature gets tricky and usually requires the help of a professional. Here are five home improvement ideas to take up in the kitchen with the help of a professional plumber.
New Dishwasher
Replacing an old dishwasher with an ENERGY STAR model could save you as much as $40 a year on utility bills. In addition, efficient new models save as much as 1,300 gallons of water in a lifetime compared to a model built before 1994. It’s the green and money-saving way to go, but replacing a dishwasher is not something a novice can pull off in an afternoon. Between changing water shutoff valves, handling electrical work and installing a supply hose for the new model, this job is a handful for the average Dunwoody homeowner.
Sink Replacement
Replacing a sink to give your kitchen a new look is another job that gets complicated. Plumbers can help you to identify problems with your old sink you don’t want repeated, such as leaking shutoff valves, corroded pipes and faucets clogged by sediment. Professionals can also help you match a new faucet to the type of sink you want. These two projects would ideally be handled together to save on labor and inconvenience.
Garbage Disposal Replacement
It only takes a few busy months in your kitchen to do damage to a garbage disposal. As far as home improvement ideas go, this one can make a big difference. It can create a different aura in your kitchen while making it easier to clean up after a big dinner. The top-rated garbage disposals on the market provide excellent grinding power at very low volumes. This upgrade doesn’t come easy. Electrical work combined with under-the-sink pipe work make garbage disposal replacements a headache for most homeowners.
Faucet Replacement
Starting from scratch with a new faucet is something many homeowners could handle. However, removing an old faucet with all the complications involved makes this job go from simple to complicated. You will need to remove fittings from your old sink, handle corroded pipes, replace supply tubes and manage the garbage disposal while you work. By the time you’ve made several trips in and out of a home improvement store, you’ll be wondering why you didn’t call a plumber and have the job completed in an afternoon.
Wet Bar
Among home improvement ideas that can change a kitchen in an instant, adding a wet bar is worth your time. This project is for Atlanta-area homes with larger kitchens, but you can make the room worthy of an entertainment center with the right design. A plumber will help you get drains and water lines to parts of the kitchen where there is no running water. Additional circuitry to accommodate a blender or a mini fridge may also be on the menu if you are serious about a wet bar.
Even if you are comfortable removing drain clogs and fixing faucets in your kitchen, more involved renovations come off better in the hands of a professional plumber. Call Reliable’s team to get ready for your next home improvement project.
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