How To Renovate An Old Peeling Formica Laminate Desk Top

July 22nd, 2011 1 comment

Wilsonart 1847k-46 On Desk CountertopA few years ago…I purchased a cheap desk from Office Depot. It was one of the prefab, ready-to-assemble (RTA) styles. As time passed, I began to notice that the key board slide-out was getting really ugly and worn. The actual desktop was also peeling away from the daily abuse. It was a cheap vinyl coating that was wearing out.

Wilsonart HD Bronze Eclipse 1847K-45 Video Review


As luck would have it, an old customer of mine hired me to renovate their Formica counter tops in their master bathroom. The Wilsonart HD laminate (refer to the video on this page for the HD color) they chose was only available in a five foot by twelve foot sheet. So, I ended up with a rather excessive amount of plastic laminate left over. It’s too bad the beveled edge counter top fabrication process didn’t yield any left overs.
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Three Ways To Improve Plastic Laminate Cabinets

July 5th, 2011 No comments

If you have an outdated set of Formica plastic laminate cabinets and want to improve them without spending a lot of money, I can help. I won’t physically help, but in this article I will share with you several ways you can upgrade an old outdated looking set of kitchen cabinets. These ideas will work for bathroom vanity cabinets as well.

Option One-Upgrading By Replacing Cabinet Doors
There are thousands of design options available on the market for new cabinet doors. I do not recommend that you try to replace your kitchen or bathroom cabinetry doors yourself unless you have a certain level of finish carpentry skill. There are several cabinet door price ranges to be considered.
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Oak Workbench From Harbor Freight Review

June 11th, 2011 2 comments

This “Saturday” tool review is about the Windsor brand workbench I saw at Harbor Freight this week. Click the buy button below the image to go and check it out on their website. When I saw this item, I was totally shocked that a real OAK hardwood workbench could be purchased for such an unbelievable price. Well isn’t that what shopping at Harbor Freight is all about, getting things on sale? The one I saw was less than one hundred and thirty dollars. I call that a steal of a deal.
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Fast Cap Pro Hold Review-Magnetic Screw Holder For Wrist

June 3rd, 2011 No comments

Wrist Mounted Magnetic Scew HolderThis is an ingenious product that attaches to your wrist or drill. The perfect addition to all of your cabinet installation tools. The Fast Cap Pro Hold is a magnetic device that straps to your wrist or drill. It acts as a screw holder.

This review is based on my personal opinion gained through researching information online. Although I am a professional cabinet maker/installer, I have personally never used this Fast Cap Product. In any event, I am qualified to offer a professional opinion because I have worked in the construction industry for over thirty five years. Watch Video For Fast Cap Pro Hold Review

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Makita Cordless Drill Review-Lithium-lon

June 2nd, 2011 No comments

Makite Cordless 18-Volt Impact Set

I recently installed a set of used kitchen cabinets with an old friend of mine. He pulled out a small cordless drill and handed it to me to drive a screw with. When I finished, I knew I had to get a Makita 18-Volt Cordless Impact Driver. Never in my thirty years of installing kitchen and bathroom cabinets had I ever used a cordless drill that was as nice as this one.
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