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How to Remove Cabinets but Leave the Countertop in Place

October 19th, 2009 No comments

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.

Hire a Design Consultant for Lowe’s Cabinets Purchase

October 16th, 2009 No comments

Today I had an awesome time acting as a kitchen and bathroom cabinet design consultant at Lowe’s. If you are thinking about buying cupboards from this super center, I would highly recommend that you find someone who knows about cabinet design to go with you. We went to Lowe’s and I must say that it was very difficult finding an attendant to assist us, but because of my cabinetry knowledge, I was able to help my friend decide what cabinets to choose that would work with her bathrooms designs.



Hire a Design Consultant for Lowe’s Cabinets

Hit Electrical Wire With Screw Installing Cabinets

October 15th, 2009 No comments

What should I do if I hit an electrical wire behind the wall with a screw while installing cabinets? In twenty seven years I’ve never had to address this question until the other day. I hit a live 220 range wire with a drywall screw. There was a slight spark on the tip of the Phillip’s drill bit and a slow smoldering odor that followed. The smell of smoke was in the air. I knew that I had nailed that sucker right on.
Hit Electrical Wire With Screw Installing Cabinets

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