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Cabinet Terms You Need To Know – Drawer Glides
Have you ever tried to get something in the back of a cabinet drawer only to become frustrated that it would only come out so far? You’re left rummaging around the contents or worse yet, pulling items out in the hopes that what you’re looking really is in THAT...
Cabinet Terms You Need To Know – Drawer Boxes
Many consumers getting started on a new kitchen project put a lot of thought into drawers. Of course, typically the thought is, “I need a lot more drawer space.” What they might not consider are a few drawer construction options their designer might offer. These...
Cabinet Terms You Need To Know – Door Hinges
For many kitchen and bath shoppers, cabinet door hinges are the last thing they think about – if they think about them at all. Many modern cabinet lines feature totally concealed hinges, giving the cabinet doors a very clean and uncluttered look. But just because...
Cabinet Terms You Need To Know – Door Styles
Cabinet manufacturers offer a dizzying number of door style options to meet the needs of design-conscious consumers and today’s current trends. The type of door you select goes a long way in determining the cost of your project, and it’s easy to get confused when...
Cabinet Terms You Need To Know – Box Contruction
Most consumers focus on style and functional elements when they begin thinking about a new kitchen. But before you can pick out the perfect door style and finish for your space, it’s a good idea to get familiar with the cabinet itself. Your designer is likely to point...
Getting Started on Your New Kitchen or Bath Project
Getting started on a new kitchen or bath project is really a huge undertaking. It is virtually impossible for even the best designer or salesperson to provide a design and quote without quite a bit of pretty basic information about your project. Let’s take an in...
Ten Cabinet Dealers to Avoid!
So, you're finally ready to start on that kitchen remodel? Now you just need to find a dealer to help - they're all the same right? Wrong. We've come up with a list of 10 kitchen cabinet dealers to avoid when remodeling your kitchen. We sell anything AND everything!...
How Much Money are They Making on Me?
We've all heard of “sticker shock,” a term originally coined for new car shoppers. Many homeowners working on a kitchen remodel experience the same feeling when they see their first quote for replacing their kitchen cabinets. They try their best not to scan ahead to...
How to Choose a Reputable Cabinet Dealer
Choosing a reputable cabinet dealer is a lot like going on a first date looking for your soul mate. How can you be sure the company you found in the phone book or online will be able to do the job? Even referrals from friends and neighbors can be a crap shoot at...
Determining a Budget for Your Kitchen Remodeling Project
You're finally ready to get started on your kitchen remodeling project! But how much should you spend on your new dream kitchen and can you afford it? Is remodeling your kitchen a wise investment? Should you do the floors, lights, and plumbing or just replace the...
An Introduction to Kitchen Cabinet Selection
Many homeowners begin the cabinet selection process with the assumption that a “cabinet is a cabinet”. They are often disappointed when they see their first new layout, typically priced much higher than their “mental budget”, and featuring cabinet boxes made from...
Must-Have Kitchen Up-Grades for Any Project
For many homeowners, the chore of planning a kitchen remodeling project can be so overwhelming they simply avoid it altogether in fear of getting in over their heads – or budget! The good news is that you don’t have to spend $50,000 on new flooring, cabinets, and...
Customers that Cabinet Dealers Hate
"The customer is always right.” No, actually they aren’t, but they are always the customer. And, they’re not always easy to work with, which often plays a big part in their overall kitchen remodeling experience. Customers should have high expectations for their...
Replace or Reface Your Kitchen Cabinets?
Cabinet refacing has become a very popular and often economical alternative to traditional kitchen remodeling projects. Refacing specialist install new doors, drawer fronts, hinges, and hardware to give your kitchen a complete style makeover. Because the existing...
Getting Help with a Kitchen Remodeling Nightmare
The dust begins to settle. You catch yourself day dreaming about finally cooking and entertaining in your new kitchen. You know you need to inspect everything and there is definitely some cleaning to be done. Of course during the inspection, you notice a couple of...
A Sure-Fire Way to Stay Within Your Kitchen Remodeling Budget
You’re frustrated with your old kitchen – the drawers are overflowing and you don’t even know what’s in the back of that cabinet in the corner. Enough is enough! You’re going to take the plunge and invest in a new kitchen! It’s going to be perfect. It will have a...
How to Inspect Your New Kitchen Cabinets
The process of designing a kitchen, selecting cabinets and optional features, and coordinating the installation can be a very stressful process. Quite a bit of work goes into the planning stage to ensure a smooth installation, and this work will usually pay off in a...
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