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Originally Posted by villagetinker
Taltarzac725,
Hubby should be able to do this. Place cardboard, a piece of plywood, see if you can borrow a piece, and finally, a moving blanket or similar over the glass topped stove. A second piece of plywood would really provide protection if placed on top of the blanket. Look at the instruction manual for the existing microwave, it should have mounting instructions so hubby will be prepared. You will probably not be able to measure the duct work until the microwave has been removed, so plan on one trip to the local hardware for the additional duct, and for the microwave to take 2 days. You may want to have an old towel handy to block the vent until ready to re-install the microwave. Also, if possible check to see if the microware plugs in (this is what I would expect) so you should not have the have the receptacle moved.
Also, when you get the wood to fill-in for the gap at the top, you may want 2 additional pieces for the bottom sides of the microwave, as these will now be visible.
Tell Hubby good luck.
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The plywood is a great idea! I appreciate your step by step guide.
Hubby was a builder for 20 yrs. But still likes to play with power tools. I'm sure he can handle it. Of course I have already given him a fairly long "honey do" list. Thus the post looking for a recommendation, to get him out of this little job.
He is currently finishing my closet, then we are bravely going to add a pantry into the nook area of the kitchen. We will NEVER use that as a eating area.
I designed many of the homes we built, so he just hates it when I get a new idea...... Haha! He would rather be on the golf course!!