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How to Renovate a Kitchen

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Install Sinks, Fixtures, and Final Items

You're on the last lap. Now for a few last items to install.

Sinks and Fixtures

To this point, the plumbing was roughed-in. Now it's time to set the sinks into the countertops and make final connections. Sink faucets and handles--the fixtures--are put in place and dishwasher hooked up.

Last Items

Just when you think you've got it all, you'll always find more items that need to be installed. Remember that the recessed light covers were left off so that the ceiling paint could dry? And the cabinet knobs on back-order just now arrived. HVAC filters were left off so they wouldn't get clogged with construction dust. And what about all those outlet covers?

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