And if you have face frame cabinets, you’ll also want to measure those so you’re sure you get a drawer that fits in the cabinet opening. Selecting A Cabinet Drawer Do you need a pullout or a rollout? What is the difference between a pull-out and a roll-out drawer? When you star...
Since we have frameless cabinets, it was easy to remove the doors, leave the hinges in place, and paint the cabinet edges with a brush. If you have cabinets with face frames, I don’t see that as a big deal. You can either keep the kitchen in service while you paint those surfaces...
Adding soft close hinges to old cabinet doors is a kitchen upgrade that can can be accomplished in a weekend. This tutorial will show you how to install soft close hinges to existing cabinets and includes everything you need to know about choosing the right soft close hinges for your kitchen...
1. Measure the space on either side of the window and get base cabinets that will fit. In my case, the space was 48″ wide. Position the base cabinets on either side of the window 2. Move in the base cabinets and position them where you want them to go. 3. Install a counter top...
'Making things look extraordinary can be as simple as changing out hardware on cabinets and doors or just painting a space, advises interior designer Linda Hayslett ofLH.Designs. 'Paint ideas, especially, can really change the mood of a space and elevate it to another level depending on finish...
Swing handles offer a convenient latching solution for doors, cabinets, toolboxes, control panels and other surfaces. As their name suggests, they are designed to swing open. Pulling and turning a swing handle will open the surface in which it’s installed. While most swing handles use a ...
For good measure, give the toilet one last dry wipe-down. Then spritz the outside with cleaner and wipe down from top to bottom. Work your way from the least dirty to the dirtiest parts ofthe toilet. Once you finish the outside, open the toilet and spray down the inside of the lid...
You may be able to solve the problem temporarily by pinching off the splinters with pliers and lightly filing the plastic smooth, but this is just a stopgap measure; the agitator should be replaced. Replace a damaged agitator with a new one of the same type. To do this, unscrew the cap...
“If the house is dated, you still have to redo everything: the whole kitchen, the countertops, the cabinets, the flooring, paint the walls, remove wallpaper,” he explains. “If the house is in disrepair, you’re still going to have to do all those things.” ...
while melamine cabinets need to be primed with a special primer before they’ll be ready to paint. Remember to remove the doors from the cabinets and take off all the handles and hinges before sanding and painting. Use a foam roller with a water-based enamel paint for the smoothest and ...