Kitchen cabinet blocking and electrical!

[@levistocker3033]

Keep it up!

[@lanihouston6862]

Everything looks amazing. To me it seems like the house is coming along faster that I expected especially since it's just you. I think putting the house plans in a frame would always keep those memories alive before the start and during the build.

[@TKCL]

Good point! I have several more house plans available

[@DracolegacyOfficial]

very happy to hear you say you were starting out with LED lighting for the house. worth every penny

[@TrustingJesus67]

Doing a great job by yourself. looking good, preparing good, got your electrical boxes....good.....God Bless

[@TKCL]

Thank you, God bless

[@outsidewithjohnhayes4674]

Great video Andrew love the blocking and the electric boxes install

[@TKCL]

Thank you for watching

[@ftwtexasstephens9629]

You are sure making a lot of progress for just one man. We put in 42 in top cabinets and I love them.

[@outsidewithrodney8240]

Awesome video. The kitchen looks great. One room down. As far as roughing things in.

[@smokeon1633]

My cats love the space between the cabinets and ceiling 😂. Awesome work and I’m ocd as well and appreciate the symmetry.

[@TKCL]

Thank you for watching

[@pmartin6759]

It is looking so good! You are doing a great job and each time you work on it the house is getting closer to being able to live in your new living space👍👍👍👍❤️

[@earlcavenaugh6459]

Great work Andrew. Enjoying the progress!

[@TKCL]

Thank you for watching

[@pampilgrim2274]

Hi, Andrew! Blocking will certainly make the cabinet installation easier. You think of everything!! Sunday night was fun.

[@kingwood4357]

Looking good you are rally making progress and; hopefully getting all the blocking and electrical boxes in the right location. With your OCD I'm confident that you have everything covered. Really nice job that you are doing and Tiffany will have a well built house - someday.👍😀

[@TKCL]

Thank you very much

[@jeremiahs45]

Looking great Andrew 🙌🏻

[@TKCL]

Thank you

[@Outtahide540]

Looking forward to seeing that lighting

[@gaylewatkins4685]

Hello Andrew, everything is looking good and you are moving right along.🏡 Great job! 💪

[@TKCL]

Thank you

[@melissasisson9237]

I didn’t see your microwave plug. And in my kitchen remodel we used the led lights in the ceiling I love them so nice and bright. My remodel is done finally it only took from April until August! Had to wait the longest on the cabinets. I hope you have yours ordered the company I used are now over 20 weeks out for delivery and install!

[@TKCL]

That outlet install is in another episode, I'm nowhere near done

[@gnomo2368]

Very ilustrative

[@glenpalmer3183]

Good job, awesome job

[@TKCL]

Thank you for watching

[@JimmyHensley36]

Nicely done 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@TKCL]

Thank you sir

[@bobgray617]

Looks great!

[@TKCL]

Thank you

[@mackjenkins7721]

Hello Andrew man you're doing an excellent job man. The house is looking good coming along just fine. I am surprised that the stores can't keep those electric boxes in stock. Everything is seemed to run out of stock. I stopped at 1 of my favorite truck 🚛 stop in South Carolina and they were out of change only accepting credit cards for payment because of the bank don't have no money. " WHAT " I like your laser tool man that is awesome. I know it makes things so much easier and faster. Good video man.

[@TKCL]

Wow that's crazy

[@dane9175]

I hate being a keyboard commando. But in the kitchen I always use adjustable Electric boxes. There's no telling when you want to change the thicknesses of the finishes. It makes it easier to install now and easier to adjust in the future. I also use them on the exterior.

[@jerseyscaler445]

Learned my lesson and had to add box extensions 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@ryanzynda5114]

Thats going to be a nice kitchen when its all done.

[@dougdavis4439]

Looking good Andrew. All that thinking ahead gonna make those kitchen installs so much nicer. Take care!

[@TKCL]

I certainly hope so! Thanks for watching

[@JMJWill]

Andrew I know everyone has their preferences in the kitchen. I would suggest that you 1) build hood over gas range to vent in attic, build space in island for microwave and 2) if refrigerator will be enclosed both sides, plan on 38/40”W and 74”H. We regret not doing so and would cost too much now to rebuild or re-configure adequate space for the refrigerator. The exhaust on microwave is, IMHO, noise with little filtering results. Great video as always.

[@TKCL]

I agree with some of your points. Our last house had a vented microwave and it did a very good job. Keep in mind the shop and pantry will have additional options for freezer refrigerator units.

[@fillg]

Did you say you can put fans on those plastic ceiling boxes? I've always used a ceiling fan bracket or extra bracing for them. Not so much for the weight but because of the vibration and movement. I just don't trust those boxes to hold up and also not work the nails out over time. Also, I've started seeing a lot of LED lights with selectable color temperature ranging anywhere from about 2700 to 6000. So you put it up and if you decide you don't like the color just pull it down, slide the switch to a different setting, and put it back up. It's a nice option, something to think about. Everything is looking great, you're a hard worker, especially in that heat.

[@TKCL]

I have a metal box for my one fan in the bedroom, the boxes due clearly state fan use if using screws instead of nails. I absolutely agree metal boxes is the right choice for a heavy fan. Nice to hear about the LED color choices

[@5150cash]

It's called the honey do list lol. 👍🏽 That's a lot of electrical boxes but it's better than not having enough plugs

[@TKCL]

Amen

[@sharonurschel6753]

Looking good! Keep up the great job you are doing. You seem to be making great progress even if it doesn’t seem to be going as fast as you want!

[@TKCL]

Thank you

[@diegoranchinc5389]

Tried to buy some electrical boxes in Arkansas today and they said some guy in Florida bought everything out in the country. HAHA

[@TKCL]

Lol, oops!

[@jhippl]

dont forget to put in boxes for low voltage cat and coax cables and access points in the ceiling and behind the tvs. also some boxes for speakers inside to behind the tv and a sound system outside.

[@philiphumpreys3425]

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[@bcimato]

Have you considered running under cabinet low voltage led lighting? I have it under my upper cabinets and also along my kick plates. The upper cabinet lights make it great for work surface lighting. The ones in have on my kick plates are great for the indirect lighting of my kitchen.

[@TKCL]

We are considering it

[@Iamclaudiamarie]

I agree with Tiffany, tall cabinets are the way to go. I keep forgetting to ask, is there anyway to protect all electrical items from an electrical surge without using individual surge protectors?

[@TKCL]

There might be, but we are not sure

[@vtech6885]

Make sure to add an extra block for your switch boxes off the doors to account for width of your molding around the doors. Don’t want your covers to be to close to the molding. Also make sure switch boxes are behind the door when it opens. Once sheet rocked hard to adjust!

[@TKCL]

Yep, I'm move one box just because of that. Thanks

[@mfd4505]

After watching this one, the switch box by kitchen door needs attention. Looks like it needs blocking for trim width. Also if you can drop a plumb from center of lights, so that lights are over the counter surface. If too far out, your body creates a shadow. With the big fan, ensure can lights are not above fan blades. If so, you have a strobe effect.

[@TKCL]

Thank you

[@csamms3568]

Have you thought about selling your house plans for those who might want to build something like yours?

[@TKCL]

Not really, ours is so different we didn't think there would be a desire for them.

[@AKJammer1]

Hey Andrew, you might want to think about your microwave venting now while you have the chance. Microwaves give you three options, blow it back into your face, up the top, or out the back. Most houses have it blow back into the house which I personally hate, yeah, strong word, but true. If you go up you'll have to have the holes in your cabinet and up through the top before going sideways to vent out. Since you're still in stud phase, the best option is to plan to go out the back into the wall, then go up and out. Something to think about. Oh, don't forget the microwave outlet in that upper cabinet.

[@maxc6575]

looking good.... don't forget box for microwave

[@TKCL]

That's in another episode

[@b.powell3480]

Don't forget the upper blocking on the window side of the wall !

[@TKCL]

I did not explain in this video but with double top plates it looks like I have plenty to screw into.

[@b.powell3480]

@@TKCL Oh, ok, wasn't sure. Looks like a great job so far, and don't forget that Tiffany has a lot of input on the build as well ! Got to keep her happy and upbeat ! Take it from a guy who was in the building trades/remodeling scene ! God speed, and no bashed thumbs !! Lol 😆

[@paulcochran1721]

I originally had my fridge on a GFCI circuit, but I kept getting nuisance trips so I put it on a dedicated standard breaker with no problems. Not required here on refrigerators but not sure about elsewhere. I think some refrigerators even say no GFCI in their instructions (to avoid food spoilage). Looking great!

[@TKCL]

It will be changes as soon as we pass the final inspection.

[@k4x4map46]

nice job!

[@TKCL]

Thank you

[@k4x4map46]

@@TKCL you're welcome! got that palm nailer! ready to test it out lol

[@TKCL]

It's sweet

[@TKCL]

It doesn't like high pressure 80-90 psi is the sweet spot

[@k4x4map46]

@@TKCL copy that! thanks!!

[@gregorythomas333]

You mentioned you would be putting in LED lighting...will that be 120VAC or 12VDC? If you do run DC you can very easily use dimmers for under cabinet and/or kick plate LEDs for night-lighting that doesn't blind you. Another bonus is that you can use battery backup to keep them going in the event of an outage.

[@TKCL]

I was planning on 120 volt

[@radmilamiljanic5977]

Another bite:))) Keep going!!!

[@65impala96]

Don't forget the finished floor height.

[@TKCL]

I do not install cabinets over flooring, that's asking for trouble in my opinion. FYI we are installing vinyl plank flooring, it's very thin.

[@joebufford2972]

you do your cabinet blocking the same way I do and I love screws because if you make a mistake you can change it

[@TKCL]

That's exactly right!

[@DevaultFamilyLiving]

Don't forget the box for the microwave unless it is going to be hardwired

[@TKCL]

Yep that's coming up in another episode

[@jonathangreenawalt5724]

Another thing to consider prior to an installed and working HVAC since you are sealing your home very well is to have constant airflow in the home as soon as the walls are sheathed, seamed taped and windows installed to prevent mold since its just you building the house which is not at the pace of the fast construction of today.

[@TKCL]

I agree and will keep my fan running 24/7 plus some windows/doors open

[@Whosurdaddy71]

I love the zip tape but skipped the sheathing 😂

[@harryellingsworth8302]

A friend of mine who installs cabinets for a living has a new way of hanging the uppers, he has the contractor put 1/2" OSB on the wall in place of the drywall in the cabinets area, just in case he misses a Stud, every body has there own way of doing things. Ceiling Fan Blocking is important and you may want to do something there. your coming right alone.

[@TKCL]

I've been considering doing something similar in other areas

[@johnmccutcheon8360]

Doing great! You def don't need electrical boxes for your led lights. They just clamp to the drywall

[@TKCL]

Some do and some don't. I prefer the box because it holds my wire and I can exactly setup everything now before sheet rock.

[@hankzoerb317]

Andrew, you'll have an elect. box in your cabinet above the stove for the microwave, right ? I know it's early, but might want to make sure you save or have one for it. Also, does that box have to be steel because it's exposed and not resessed in a wall or ceiling ? Great video, love all of the extras/additions. It's going to be a very nice and safe home for y'all.

[@TKCL]

That's coming in another episode

[@davidwooden4175]

On your electrical, the micro-vent (microwave vent hood) over your stove and the refrigerator each need their own dedicated circuit since they are utilities. Double-check with your inspector if the need to be GFCI or Arc fault protected since they are dedicated appliances, you may be able to add a single outlet for your oven to the micro-vent circuit. -Edit- You forgot the box for your micro-vent. As someone who was an electrician for years, you are going a good job of the electrical, so far.

[@TKCL]

I'm nowhere near done, more outlet installs in another episode.

[@TimGoodman-h8z]

Thank you for the video. That was very helpful. Do you mind sharing which screws did you use and which length or Link to it? Thank you and keep on the good work!!

[@TKCL]

I cannot remember exactly what size. It was either 3 or 4 inch deck screws.

[@Paramedick]

Outlet for garbage disposal? Consider outlet for future hot water dispenser.

[@TKCL]

Never seen a house here with a garbage disposal, it's just not common for some reason.

[@frankrivera4625]

Nice job home is looking good. Hey why don’t you put that latter on the side for your lift it seems it would be easier to get up there.

[@TKCL]

It's not my basket, it's a friends. When I build my own, I'm definitely putting the ladder on the side.

[@MRSCHEDDAR]

May want to install the dishwasher box flat on the floor plate, if code will allow. Also check for stove specs for recommended outlet location.

[@transamdoctor1040]

Do you know what kind and how thick your flooring is going to be. Are you going to put down any subflooring. The reason I ask is you measured the height of your blocking from the concrete floor not the height of the finished floor.

[@TKCL]

It's very thin laminate flooring that already has backing built in. Non issue

[@0722Malena]

Question shouldn't you have an electrical outlet to connect your Microwave? In our home the outlet was place inside the cabinet located on top of the microwave to hide the connection. A hole was made underneath the cabinted to get the electric cord thru. Maybe it will be different for you.

[@TKCL]

Yes that's in an upcoming episode

[@joebufford2972]

wow are you using a Cobalt laser measuring tool, I have one too

[@jonathangreenawalt5724]

Is that 36" from finished floor or concrete floor? Hopefully the width of the blocking can accommodate vertical adjustments.

[@TKCL]

Concrete, I do not believe in installing cabinets over flooring.

[@patriciamuskevitsch8359]

Did you account for flooring height or are you going to install cabinets on cement?

[@TKCL]

Always on cement

[@davidparker2570]

Don't use those plastic boxes in the ceiling for fans. I would only use metal boxes. After time the rotation of the fan will cause the screws to loosen in the box. Also the heat of being in the ceiling can cause them to dry out and break.

[@TKCL]

Metal for fans, plastic for lights

[@tonygough8713]

Good forethought with all the blocking, I wish I had done more of that when I built my house. Good job. Did you put a electric box for the microwave?

[@TKCL]

Not yet that's in another episode

[@JCWren]

The Lowe's near me hasn't had round new-work boxes in stock for at least a month.

[@TKCL]

I was lucky to find these

[@ralphkanagy4602]

Everything's looking good buddy you're making progress just have to keep them working at it just have to keep working on it it's looking good text me back buddy God bless

[@TKCL]

Thank you Ralph!

[@Laslie1804]

You need to put one Outlet in your cabinet above your stove for the microwave fan and stove light that you are installing

[@TKCL]

That's in another episode

[@ronchaulk8234]

tv hanger backers and outlet and cable

[@Shawbonez]

The advantage of building your own house: Blocking Everywhere! What are you thinking for your backsplash? (please don't say subway tile). :)

[@TKCL]

No we are doing granite countertops and probably a small granite 4 inch backslash.

[@SyBernot]

This house is overbuilt, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. My friends dad bought a 1988 Toyota that was over engineered, drove it for almost 400K miles before he sold it, only had to replace the timing belt on it once. It had no rust, engine ran great, probably could have used another timing belt but there is nothing wrong with over engineering especially if your the end user. In a way I wish you had built the house I live in now. My life would be easier if you had.

[@garyg5975]

Did you account for drywall thickness on the electrical boxes?

[@TKCL]

Yes all boxes come with preset gauges for sheet rock stick out

[@oceanbreezes1]

So exciting to see it shaping up..what colour cabinets are you going with? Feel free to tell me to mind my own business lol

[@TKCL]

Lol we are not sure yet, white paint VS wood at the moment. I like cherry wood

[@oceanbreezes1]

@@TKCL I’m sure whatever you guys decide on will be beautiful

[@rickeyrose9210]

Are you planning on putting an outlet up high in your cabinet to run your microwave?

[@TKCL]

Yes, that's in another episode

[@garyc4983]

Are you going to put an outlet in the cabinet above the microwave so you can plug it in?

[@TKCL]

Yes that's in another episode, I am nowhere near done.

[@hendersonhow2andreview17]

Hey dont use those blue round boxes for your fans....use the fan boxes. Most of them are black and where you fan goes you run a 2x on edge if there isnt one there and the box bolts to the bottom with lag bolts.....way stronger

[@TKCL]

I absolutely won't, metal is the way to go for fans. Led lights only

[@misty4782]

Hi Andrew. Question: why do "They" want nails instead of screws? Love you videos. Blessings.

[@TKCL]

Nails have far better shear (break) strength than most brittle screws. Screws however have better holding (tensile/pullout) strength. Shear is quite important, especially in wind driven hurricane zones. Straps are used here to hold things together.

[@misty4782]

@@TKCL Aha, thank you. I, also, appreciate you details when explaining things. Blessings.

[@elizabethcouts7004]

Andrew will you be building your own cabinets ?

[@TKCL]

No ill be purchasing those

[@jimmccullough1051]

I didn't see a two gang box near the sink for the over sink light and garbage disposal, or an low box for the disposal. Even if you aren't planning on one now, this would be the time to wire in a switched outlet for the future.

[@TKCL]

Never even seen a garbage disposal at any home down here. I did install a single gang box for overhead sink light in this episode.

[@mikemiller5139]

Good way to clog a spetic line or fill a tank prematurely. NOTHING goes down a line but gray and black water.

[@benelkins2510]

What is your laser measurement tool you use for blocking?

[@TKCL]

Bosch laser tape measure, it's in our Amazon store that's in the video description.

[@ecuadordave8076]

My struggle is this...the DW may very well find 36 inch cabinets and nix the 42inch...I could block the whole WALL...Jahahaha

[@clockfixerar]

What thickness of a floor are you installing?

[@TKCL]

Around 3/8 inch, very thin.

[@carolynnewman5608]

Did you put a box in for the microwave?

[@TKCL]

That's coming in another episode

[@edbodell6912]

Andrew I noticed that you didn't put in a box to plug your microwave into

[@TKCL]

That's in another episode, I'm nowhere near done

[@josephkhouri7028]

Will you be able to drill through the 6x6's to run the romex 12-2wg .

[@TKCL]

I'm definitely not drilling through my support posts, I'll run the wire in the attic and loop around.

[@josephkhouri7028]

I hoped not. I am surprised you did not run jumper conduit under the slab.

[@thefamilystitch]

remember to block out for the microwave/hood over the stove

[@TKCL]

I showed that in this video.

[@tgavin68]

Are going to install solar at any stage?

[@TKCL]

Not planned on it, but it has been mentioned a lot! 🤔

[@Suzwebb1]

What about an outlet up in cabinet for microwave?

[@TKCL]

That's in another episode

[@Big_Chevy01]

What type of screw did you use?

[@TKCL]

4 inch #10 deck screws.

[@mjones2424]

😀

[@BethS55]

The weather is unpredictable. Have you thought of sheathing, then but plastic over it until your ready for the next step? That way. You beat the rain... period

[@TKCL]

Way ahead of you, that's already started. Video out soon

[@BethS55]

@@TKCL Not surprised, coming from you! 🙂

[@ronronbow5669]

Don’t forget the microwave outlet.

[@TKCL]

That's in another episode

[@georgestarling9367]

Ceiling ?

[@TKCL]

What do you mean?

[@dancharron7098]

Did you ever talk to your drywall guy?

[@TKCL]

He has not been by yet

[@maximanden]

power for microwawe?

[@TKCL]

In an upcoming episode

[@tomeidam8897]

You are not putting a pot filler above the range?

[@TKCL]

What is that?

[@oceanbreezes1]

@@TKCL Andrew it’s a water faucet mounted on the wall above the stove that’s on a swivel arm to reach all the burners so you don’t have to carry a heavy pot filled with water, it’s very convenient, a nice luxury especially if you do much canning

[@TKCL]

Wow, never seen one in any house down here. Interesting

[@mikemiller5139]

👍👍

[@jeffhowell667]

Plug box for microwave in cabinet.

[@TKCL]

Yep that's 8n a future episode

[@stephensmith6003]

Hey electrical for microwave...just in case you forgot

[@TKCL]

That's in another episode, I'm nowhere near done. Thanks

[@keithfreitas2983]

To bad didn't do bathroom and closet blockouts

[@TKCL]

Bathroom has a ton of block outs

[@deltoncbaker]

If you want to hang your microwave above a stove our code is 24 inches not 18 inches of clearance. (Fire code)

[@TKCL]

Thank you

[@colleentaft1406]

Looks GOOD! Does Tiffany check your progress everyday? Lol

[@TKCL]

Sure does 😁

[@barryfigel9957]

Buckle down the hatches buddy it's coming

[@TKCL]

Yep