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The Computer Tower in the Cabinet

November 11th, 2009 No comments

A popular office cabinet design is to put the computer tower inside of a cabinet. This is possible as long as there is sufficient ventilation. There are several ways to make sure that there is enough air flow in the cabinet so that the PC does not over heat. I will discuss the methods for installing read Computer Tower in The Cabinet

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Laundry Room Cabinets Design Ideas

November 10th, 2009 No comments

One of the best laundry room layouts that I have ever created had a unique design. Many of the ideas were combined from years of design experience in the cabinet industry. I’m going to share with you the best of the finest design ideas that I’ve used throughout my twenty seven years of designing laundry room cabinetry.I the laundry room counters and cabinets are designed properly this room can be a valuable asset to have when you get ready to sell.

What are the four most important things to have in your laundry room cabinet design?

1) Deep Sink or Washtub-This is one thing that you must not ever exclude from your laundry room design. Through they years customers have suggested that they really did not need to have a large sink, but we should always think about the next person who is going to own the house. They work great for soaking clothes, placing mobs in and also washing things like hobby or household paint brushes in. The ideas for what a deep tub sink can be used for are limitless. Just think about thawing out a huge Thanksgiving turkey for a moment. Wouldn’t a large laundry room sink be the ideal place to put the bird?



2) Clothes Rods- Why people design their laundry room areas without having some type of clothes rods is way beyond my comprehension. Mom always taught me that if you hung your clothes on a hanger immediately when they were finished drying, sometimes the necessity for ironing would be totally eliminated, unless of course you are dealing with a cotton fabric item. My ideas about clothes rods have always been to keep them just far enough off of the floor to hang your shirts from. Over this area you should have an upper cabinet. This makes reaching the cloths rods easy because they are at waist height. The upper cabinet should be made extra deep, like twenty four inches. A side support panel may be necessary if there are not two walls to attach the clothes rod to.

3) Clothes Folding Countertop-Your laundry room cabinets should include an area in the design where you can fold your clothes. This is going to require that the laundry room be sizable. For the mom who plans on doing laundry for several children and a husband, her ideas of having plenty of room in the laundry rooms are at the forefront of her minds design. The finest folding table that a laundry room can have is a center island. Now, I know that the laundry room design is usually just big enough for the washer and dryer and a sink, but if you plan on having a large family or already have one, you need your cabinets design to be on a larger scale than the norm in the laundry room area.

4) Open Shelf Cabinets-I always try to make open shelves in the washer and dryers cabinets design area. This just makes it so much more convenient to grab your laundry detergent or fabric softener off of the shelf. If you must open a door to get the detergent out and close it every time you do a load of laundry, it’s always a hassle.

Those are all of the most important things I try to include in the laundry cabinets design. If you have lots of space, then there are many more ideas to explore for this area of the home. Places for clothes baskets, cleaning supplies, mops, brooms and vacuums should be considered as well.

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Kitchen Cabinet Repair Specialist

November 3rd, 2009 No comments

Having been in the kitchen manufacturing business for many years, finding someone to do small cabinet repair jobs can be difficult. The problem is that many companies have such high costs associated with their overhead that they cannot afford to lose money doing small cabinet repairs. If you can find a specialist in your area you have discovered rare bread.

Many handymen will claim that they know how to fix cabinets, but in reality you will really need to try to find a cabinet professional to take care of all the repairs that you need done on your kitchen cabinets.

I would check out this national company, Service Magic, to find a kitchen cabinet repair specialist in any of the following states.

Alabama, Arkansas , California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia
Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana
Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York
North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Some of the main areas where people have the biggest
Cabinetry
problems is with European hinges breaking or moving out of adjustment. Most of the cabinet repairs that I routinely performed in my business were very much related to water damage as well. In the area where I am located most of the custom cabinetry has been fabricated locally out of particleboard. When people experience some sort of flood the cabinets are greatly affected.

I did manage to land an account with a local hospital where the cupboard repairs included re-laminating Formica cabinets, fixing broken drawers, cutting cabinets and countertops down. We would be contracted to do things like repair chipped plastic laminate, make additional shelves, add hole sockets for wires to go through and replace broken drawers and doors. Drawer repair was one of the most often requested items that were needed. I think it’s because it can get stressful trying to save lives.

If you are having trouble finding someone look for a local water damage restoration contractor. They are constantly having to perform cabinet repairs and would know of someone in your area who can take on the task. Many of these companies have employees that work for them who can take care of your needs. This may be the answer to your kitchen cabinet problems that need to be fixed. Most of the employees that work for these types of companies are specialist at repairs and fixing things. Because every job differs they are very diversified as to the many things that they know how to do.

Something to be aware of though, finding a professional to fix a cabinet nay cost a few dollars. They are experts in the field of fixing cabinets so they should get paid as experts. It’s not fair to them to expect a handy man’s wage when these cabinet repairs specialists have dedicated many years of their lives to learning all about working with cupboards.

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Do it Yourself Cabinet Making Ideas

November 2nd, 2009 No comments

If you are planning a do it yourself project that involves cabinet making my ideas will be greatly beneficial. You will be learning these building tips from a twenty seven year veteran of the cabinet manufacturing industry. The fine art of constructing cupboards is going to require read Do-It-Yourself Cabinet Making Ideas

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Fix Loose Cabinet Door Handle or Drawer Knob

October 11th, 2009 No comments

If you need to fix your loose kitchen, bathroom vanity or office cabinet handle or perhaps a knob that’s loose, I know how. There are solutions for various situations. Fixing a screw that’s loose by just tightening it with a Phillip’s screw driver would be too easy. Read Fix Loose Cabinet Door Handle or Knob