Cabinets: What You Should Know

Whether building your own Cabinets or buying them from a retailer, we all face many difficult questions that must be answered before setting down what could be a costly but rewarding path. It’s common knowledge that rejuvenating the kitchen is one of the quickest ways to to add equity to our homes. What many people fail to realize is that we will spend hundreds, if not thousands, of hours in this room over the course of our lifetimes.

Breathe new life into your kitchen by updating your cabinets and countertops but make sure you follow some basic principles along the way.  We’ve shared the following article below to help those of us that are not professional cabinetmakers but do enjoy the occasional DIY project.  It is by no means a complete How-To guide for selecting cabinets but it does provide a great foundation for getting started. Check out our DIY Zone for additional perspective, information and how-to projects after reading.

Cabinets 101: How to Get the Storage You Want

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Cabinets are the critical, final piece of a finished home. They transform empty space into living space. They provide pizazz, substance and, above all, organization for all kinds of things, from kitchen plates to bathroom towels to living room media equipment. But poorly designed cabinets can be frustrating, a waste of money and a visual blemish on an otherwise lovely design.

Our cabinet series will help you navigate the process of choosing well-designed cabinets for your home. To kick off the series, let’s go over some of the basics you’ll want to keep in mind as you embark on selecting cabinet style, materials and more.

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