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I can usually save a lot of time and money on various cabinet making or repair projects by purchasing damaged materials from local cabinet supply companies. I’ve done this on many occasions and it works really well.

Recently, I had to replace a water damaged sink cabinet bottom  that was originally read Save Money on Cabinet Materials

I recently a had a customer who hired me to replace (fix) the wall end cap pieces of wood that were stained to match the maple kitchen cabinetry. The cupboards were sixteen years old and the thin veneer had stayed attached very well for a long time. The maple pieces had been glued on with contact glue and through read Replacing Island Kitchen Wall End Veneer

Here’s how I prepare to spray paint plastic laminate Formica cabinets. Removing the doors and reinstalling them is the most difficult part of the project. You are going to need special paint from the store that is designed to adhere to plastic laminate. One brand name that works well is Cabinet Rescue. Here’ a good article with some  fast kitchen cabinet remodeling ideas for painting.

Tools & Materials Needed for Painting Plastic Laminate

-Lacquer Thinner
-Spray Gun
-220 Grit Sand Paper
-Rags read How to Spray Paint Formica Cabinets & Doors

Purchased a new refrigerator, range or hood and it won’t fit? Need to know how you can cut the surrounding cabinets down to the correct dimensions for the appliances to fit? You may need to alter the countertops as well. Making changes to counters will not be discussed in this article. read How to Cut Cabinets Down

Removing appliances that are directly wired in your kitchen requires turning the electrical breaker off first. There will be screws in the cabinet holding the range hood in place. Usually there are four of them that are located near the four corners of the over the range hood.

A word of caution, always make sure to cap off the wire with an electrical connector or some black electrical tape once the appliance has been removed. Covering the end of the wire will safeguard against any accidents happening if the breaker gets accidentally turned back on before you reinstall the old hood or mount the new one. read Removing Kitchen Cabinet Range Hood

It’s very important to know the proper way to shut off the water underneath your cabinet before you start the removal process. There is a wrong way and a right way. If you do not turn the water valves off correctly you could end up with a leak. Learning how to avoid getting a leak under your cabinet or in the wall, while removing a sink cabinet or even just working on the plumbing, is important. read Sink Cabinet Water Shutoffs

Having been in the cabinet industry for many years, I have opinions related to cabinet lazy Susans. The turntables are a nice extra to have in larger kitchens, but if your space is limited, I say leave them out.

No matter what style you install, whether it is a half moon or a pie shaped lazy Susan there is going to be a tremendous amount of wasted space. It’s always a toss up for the customer to decide if they want the space or the convenience that they provide.
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The best way to learn how to remove kitchen or bathroom vanity base cabinets without uninstalling the countertop is to just do it. You really can leave the counter in place and only take out the base cupboards, but you are going to need some two-by-four studs to use as supports.

• Tip: As a word of caution, not all backsplashes are attached to the countertops. If for some reason you are eventually going to throw the top away, read How to Remove Cabinets and Leave Counter Tops
  

There’s not much to say here about removing a cast iron kitchen sink. If it’s a really old one with a stainless steal rim that rests on the Formica countertop, you are going to need two people to remove it. Irregardless of what kind of design it has your going to need four hands in the project. Those suckers are heavy man. Read Removing a Cast Iron Kitchen Sink

There are several options for taking an old bathroom vanity and doing a total makeover. If you are on a limited budget, replacing cabinets, the countertop and the sink may not be the best option. I will be offering a few economical ideas for remodeling this area. Read Old Bathroom Vanity Makeover