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A kitchen wall of sage-green cabinets with one tall panel swung open to reveal a hidden walk-in pantry.

Hidden pantry · frame the opening before drywallSee the card

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A Garage-to-Basement Salt Chute Crosses the Fire Separation
Garage

A Garage-to-Basement Salt Chute Crosses the Fire Separation

A chute from the garage to the brine tank saves carrying 40 lb bags downstairs, but it punches through the garage fire separation. Settle the termination with your inspector before the garage wall is framed.

Hidden Kitchen Pantry (Concealed / Cabinet-Integrated)
Kitchen

Hidden Kitchen Pantry (Concealed / Cabinet-Integrated)

A pantry behind a cabinet-front door. The rough opening, the light and the outlet are set before drywall; the door panel is built by the cabinet maker and hung by the trimmer.

Streamline Grocery Unloading with a "Costco Door"
Kitchen

Streamline Grocery Unloading with a "Costco Door"

A garage-to-house door is code-regulated: 1-3/8 inch solid wood or honeycomb-core steel, or a 20-minute rated assembly, self-closing and self-latching. Plan the step down to the garage slab.