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Installing Cabinets -Plumb Level and Square

July 23rd, 2009 No comments

There are many negative affects of not installing cabinets properly. For instance if the walls are not plumb and the floors are not level, the kitchen or bathroom cabinetry are going to look crooked if they are not fitted properly to the surrounding elements. Cupboards also must be as square as possible after they are attached to the walls or anchored to the floors. read Installing Cabinets Plumb, Level and Square

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Slide or Drop In Range Cabinet Installation

July 17th, 2009 2 comments

When you are preparing to install cabinets that will have a slide in range, it’s important to get the dimensions right. Many instructions manuals will suggest that you check with the manufacture of the appliance to verify the correct installation measurements. These suggestions are made for a reason. So, do not ignore following through with the guidelines that come with the drop-in ranges instructional booklet. read Slide-in Range Cabinet Installation

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Ways to Secure or Fasten a Raised Bar Countertop

July 13th, 2009 No comments
Raised Bar Top

Raised Bar Top

There are basically four methods that can be used to fasten a raised breakfast bar style countertop into place. The counter design and materials the top is made of will determine how you secure (or, “install”) it to the stub wall.
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Things Needed for Installing Kitchen or Vanity Cabinets

June 15th, 2009 No comments

There are a few things (tools) that will be needed if you’re planning on installing your own kitchen or vanity cabinets. It’s possible to do a large amount of the work yourself, but if don’t have some general carpentry skills like working with a saber, jig, table or skill saw, you may want to consider hiring someone to do the cabinetry installation for you.
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Never Direct Wire an Over the Range Microwave

June 11th, 2009 1 comment

On a couple of occasions customers have asked: “can I direct wire the microwave.” I can’t remember what the cabinet installation situation was that caused them to ask but one time the question warranted a call to the appliance manufacture to get an answer to the question.
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