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Posted by T on July 1, 2007, 10:36 pm
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> > I recently bought a townhouse where the washer/dryer are in the
> > kitchen. My kitchen is tiny and I'm looking for some more space to
> > build a pantry. I'd like to move my washer/dryer into the coat
> > closet. The coat closet shares the same wall with the washer/dryer
> > now...
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> > Is this something I can do myself? If so, any suggestions on how to
> > get started? And if not, who can I hire? Do I need to get a plumber
> > and an electrician?
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> Unless you are experienced with plumbing, electrical, ana carpentry
> work, you need a contractor to do the work.
> Before you get involved with finding a competent, reliable contractor,
> do some planning.
> Measure the space needed to accomodate the washer and dryer; compare
> that with the coat closet.
> Doors wide enough to give access to the washer and dryer will need
> some room when they are open.
> Check that the doors will not cause a disruption with traffic flow or
> other doors.
> Think about where dirty and clean laundry go.
> Will there be room for that and will it be a problem for movement of
> people or for appearance if you have guests?
> T
Yes. I've already answered all of those questions. The dirty/clean
laundry will go a lot better in the closet than the middle of my
kitchen floor :)
And there is a door on the coat closet...so the appearance will be
hidden.
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