Just a side comment, water sensors are relatively inexpensive now to detect
moisture before issues get too bad and send a notification to your phone .
I have them under sinks, floor near washing machine, and in the basement by
the sump pump.  I use SmartThings ones, but several options available.

Andy



On Sun, Nov 27, 2022 at 5:05 PM Jennifer Saffran <[email protected]>
wrote:

> We did our entire kitchen in IKEA, but that was mid-2020 before supply
> chain issues got very bad. I have no idea if they have recovered. We are
> still very pleased with these cabinets. IMO, very good if you are looking
> for a contemporary/Modernist look. The top cabinets are deeper than most
> American cabinets. Also, IKEA has a lot of accessories that coordinate with
> the drawers and cabinets to maximize storage. We also did their
> under-counter and in-cabinet lighting.
>
> You can meet up at the Stoughton store with a kitchen planner. It’s
> necessary to do this as they have access to inventory that you would not
> get through the regular store website. FYI: they have two types of
> product—one for inexpensive apartment-type installations, and then longer
> term residential lines. We put all of the cabinets together ourselves. Get
> a power screwdriver...
>
> As for flooring, I highly recommend Flooring America on Rte. 9 in Natick,
> westbound side. We used pre-finished oak flooring from Canada, and
> laminated cork for other areas. We did use Lumber Liquidators for basement
> flooring (click vinyl laminated planking).
>
> We, too, had a pipe burst. Unbelievably destructive.
>
> Yes, very good idea to carefully look at sink and bathroom pipes,
> replacing them, even if you think they are still good enough. A friend of
> mine had what she realized too late was a slow tiny leak for years. Her
> meticulously maintained bath fixtures were 50 years old. Now, 5 months
> later, her work is done. From the upstairs bath, through the LR, all the
> way to the basement, she had to replace walls, flooring, ceilings,
> insulation, etc., through the three floors. It would have been cheaper to
> just replace the still functioning vanity and faucet. Stuff corrodes and
> then it leaks…..
>
> > On Nov 27, 2022, at 12:56 PM, Sara Levine <[email protected]> wrote:
> >
> > Hi neighbors,
> >
> > In the aftermath of an unfortunate leak, we are looking  for
> recommendations for someone to help with kitchen redesign and/ or your
> positive experiences with local cabinet & flooring stores?
> >
> > Also, public service announcement… peek under your kitchen sink more
> often than you do!    :)
> >
> > Be well all.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Sara
> >
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