Cabinets: Tips and Articles

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Articles and tips about cabinets and cabinetry, of interest to homeowners. Well-designed cabinets can both function and value to your home.

Tip: Cabinet Options

There are many cabinet selections from which to choose. Among the best is solid hardwood. Another option is cabinets made from particleboard that has a wood veneer finish glued to it.

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Kitchen Cabinet Painting

Q: I have kitchen cabinets which were refaced several years ago. Is it now possible to repaint these cabinets and doors white? If so, what preparation work do I need to do, what kind of paint would you recommend, and would I be best brushing or spraying the paint on?

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Kitchen Cabinet Options

Q: Our house was built in the 70's, and I'd really like to change the look of my kitchen. The cabinets, although in good, solid condition, look dark and dated. What are my options?

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Kitchen Cabinet Doors

Q: We were given some solid oak kitchen cabinets and drawers. Two eye level cabinet doors are larger than the free doors given to us. We have taken them to four local cabinet makers who have said that they are custom built, and to make the doors we need to complete the cabinets they would have to buy one or two $200.00 routers. They say if they don't perfectly match, it will be very noticeable.

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Choosing Kitchen Cabinets

Q: What is the difference in cost and quality between brand names and custom made cabinets?

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Cabinets in Different Sizes

Q: I am remodeling a condo. The only wall of cabinet is 30 inches high connected to a soffit above. The soffit encloses a structural support beam and cannot be removed to place higher cabinets. Can I use 42-inch high upper cabinets starting where the 30-inch cabinets end? Would the transition of two different sizes look ok?

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Cabinet Design Styles

A number of basic design styles apply to everything from furniture to interior and exterior home design. Here are some general guidelines for three basic cabinet design styles:

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Cabinet Repair Basics

Sometimes a cabinet repair can involve little more than finding the right screwdriver to tighten loose door hinges and drawer pulls. Examine the door hinges; they may have adjustment screws you can use to realign crooked doors.

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Cabinet Refinishing

Many people today are opting for a lighter, fresher look in their old kitchen cabinets. The most expensive choice would be to replace the cabinets completely. Another option would be to reface the cabinets. This involves applying a new wood veneer to the cabinet bases and installing new doors and drawers.

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Cabinet Refacing

A good cabinet is a terrible thing to waste. Perhaps your old kitchen cabinets are well-made and still sturdy, but cosmetically worn and torn. Maybe you've purchased an older home with a charming kitchen full of cabinet fronts and hardware that have seen better days.

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