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10 Steps to Installing a New Faucet and my Mini Kitchen Renovation

05/22/17 | Decor at A Labour of Life, Home of A Labour of Life, Product Reviews

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Last Updated on 2018-10-31 by Linda

This post was created as part of a collaboration between myself and Home Depot Canada. All opinions are my own and this is an honest depiction of my recent kitchen renovation.Home depot and american standard kitchen renovation with a new kitchen faucet

I have blogger kitchen envy and its real.  What the heck is blogger kitchen envy you ask? Well its my utter fascination with all of those bloggers who seem to have the perfect kitchen set up for their blogs.  The white sparkling cupboards, the perfect island set up, granite counter tops, stainless steel everything…. you know what I am talking about don’t you? I seriously believe I am a broken kitchen record, always talking about a blogger kitchen.


my original kitchen

My kitchen is not bad, seriously good bone structure, plenty of cupboard space and very functional. Functional if you don’t have a blog, lol.  The natural kitchen is a triangle, perfect for what a kitchen is made for cooking, eating and then cleaning up right? Well that was before blogging, now a kitchen needs to be video ready, picture perfect and BRIGHT.

Thanks to Home Depot I am now on my way to a better kitchen, one closer to my dream even if that is only near the sink. Home Depot and I are becoming fast household friends, a place that has provided me with backyard deck ideas, Dining room renovations and now even a Kitchen idea. I know sounds funny but…

mini renovation in my kitchen

I may not have the kitchen of my dreams but I now have the faucet of my fantasy, The American Standard Huntley Pull Down

 american standard kitchen renovation with a new kitchen faucet

Kitchen Re-Do

Going to be very frank here, I have been whining about a white kitchen, a new kitchen, you name it I have been whining. Kent is probably tired of hearing about my dream of a blog kitchen.  The irony is I am not even the cook so why the fascination right?  For me it is about the aesthetics, sitting at the perfect Kitchen Island while Kent cooks.  Sipping a glass of Vino staring at my sparkling cupboards while he creates a feast.

This would be a good start towards my dream but in the meantime, small steps right? How can one refresh and update without spending a fortune?my dream kitchen

Five quick and easy updates for your Kitchen

I am always in the market for a quick reno, something I can accomplish and by I, I mean “we” or even “him”.

  1. How about a new Range Hood, it is relatively easily installed and can change the look of your kitchen.
  2. Clean off the cupboards, minimize the appliances kept out ( or even replace a few) I added Red.
  3. change the backsplash ( or add accents behind the stove)
  4. Add seasonal accents
  5. replace the faucet

Each of these on their own can create a fun addition to your kitchen. All together make you feel like you have a new room.

We went for a all five but it was the faucet that made the biggest impact for me.

Home depot kitchen renovation with a new kitchen faucet

Replacing a faucet

Our old faucet was plain but functional.  It worked but it did not make a statement and I am a statement gal.

old kitchen faucet

  1. Clean under the cupboard
  2. Turn off the water

10 steps to replacing a kitchen faucet

3) unhook the existing plumbing

4) detach existing faucet from sink

10 steps to replacing a kitchen faucet at home

5) clean off grunge

6) make sure the new faucet and plumbing fits your existing

10 steps to replacing a kitchen faucet yourself

10 steps to replacing a kitchen faucet by yourself

7) Insert new faucet

8) attach the plumbing

9) turn water back on SLOWLY

10) Pray there are no leaks, this is the worst step.

Kent hates, I mean really hates working with WATER.  So my asking for a new faucet was a big deal, maybe even bigger deal than a new kitchen. OK I exaggerate but it was a big deal. He did it and I am thrilled and how pretty is this?

10 steps to replacing a kitchen faucet on your own

updating your kitchen for the season

my mini kitchen renovation with home depot

new range hood

clear the cupboards for a refresh in the kitchen

A Labour of Life's Kitchen Renovation

Are you looking for a mini or a major Kitchen Renovation?  Check out @homedepotcanada and  @amstandardcda for more ideas. I am happy with my little mini for now.  Still dreaming of my white blogger kitchen and contemplating getting the cupboards painted.  Anyone willing to volunteer?

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  1. Trysmallthings says

    2017-05-23 at 8:30 am

    You’ve got a good man there. 🙂 Your new faucet looks great! And I love the berry baskets of course. 🙂

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    • lindaandkent1@gmail.com says

      2017-05-23 at 4:44 pm

      He is good no question and aren’t the baskets adorable

      Reply

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