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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If you have an outdated set of Formica plastic laminate cabinets and want to improve them without spending a lot of money, I can help. I won’t physically help, but in this article I will share with you several ways you can upgrade an old outdated looking set of kitchen cabinets.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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Tile Countertop Removal Instructions

May 30th, 2011 No comments

“Why won’t this tile countertop budge?” was the question I asked after I had removed all of the screws that were securing it to the kitchen cabinets. After thirty years of manufacturing kitchen and bathroom cabinets and counters, I stood there baffled while scratching my head.


Video on How To Remove Tile Countertops
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How To Remodel Bathroom Mirror Areas

May 9th, 2011 No comments

Outside of installing new cabinets and counters, you may be surprised at how simple it is to remodel bathroom mirror areas. First off, if you have an excessively large wall mirror, consider hiring a professional to remove it for you. This tutorial is geared toward teaching you how to remove small to medium size wall mirrors, not dangerously large ones.

Remodeled Bathroom Mirror Before After

The cost of hiring someone who knows what they are doing will be a lot less than an emergency room visit. Use common sense when deciding if you are going to try this DYI project yourself. read Remodeling Bathroom Mirror Areas

Finishing Wood Corbel Supports

March 24th, 2011 No comments

Corbel Shelf Bracket With DowelsIn the video below you will learn how to apply an antique finish to an ornate, beautifully carved maple hardwood corbel shelf support. In order to make the unfinished maple corbels look stunning, there is a three step process you will need to get familiar with.
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How To Make A Kitchen More Functional

March 17th, 2011 1 comment

I went overboard the other day after watching a Youtube video about organizing your kitchen. So inspired, within twenty minutes I had made my kitchen more functional by rearranging almost everything. Now, I’d like to share how you can make the most used room in your home more efficient through organization.
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