Jenn explains how to care for echinaceas; Mark explains how to cut stone with a saw and chisel; Richard replaces a kitchen sink and faucet; Tom helps a homeowner wrap up a few kitchen projects.
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Jenn Nawada explains how to identify and care for echinaceas and how to incorporate them in a garden; Mark McCullough explains how to integrate cut stone edges seamlessly with the rest of the stone wall; Richard Trethewey explains how to replace a kitchen sink and faucet from start to finish; Tom Silva helps a homeowner wrap up a few small projects towards the end of her kitchen renovation.
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How to Make Stone Cuts with a Power Saw Look Natural
Mark discussed various techniques for cutting and knocking down edges of stones. The hand tools he used were a variety of chisels that can be found at some home centers and most masonry supply stores.
To cut the stone with the grinder, Mark used a 1775E Tuck Pointing Grinder [] with a 9 gallon dust extractor HEPA vacuum with automatic cleaning [], which are both manufactured by Bosch Tools []. Using a grinder with dust collection helps keep silica dust down, which makes the job a lot safer.
All About Growing Echinacea
Jenn discussed a variety of echinaceas [], which can be found at most home centers and nurseries.
Expert assistance with this segment was provided by Stonegate Gardens [].
How to Replace a Kitchen Sink
Richard replaced the kitchen sink with a T1823 Topmount Stainless Steel 3/4" Radius Sink [], which is manufactured by MR Direct []. The replacement faucet was a Kleo Spot Resist Stainless One-Handle High Arc Pulldown Kitchen Faucet [], which is manufactured by Moen [] and found at most home centers.
The other tools and materials Richard used to replace the kitchen sink and faucet, including the wrenches and plumber’s putty, can be found at home centers.
Finish Your Kitchen Remodel Punch List
To add trim to the toe kick underneath the kitchen cabinets, Tom used 1x4” PVC trim boards [], which are manufactured by AZEK Building Products []. To secure the miters together, Tom also used a PVC glue that is manufactured by AZEK [].
To cut the boards to size and make the miter cuts, Tom used a Kapex KS120 sliding compound miter saw [], which is all manufactured by Festool [www.festoolusa.com].
To trim the door down to size, Tom used a TS 55 circular saw [], which is also manufactured by Festool [www.festoolusa.com].
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