Kitchen Cabinet Replacement Existing cabinets are first removed and expert installation specialists level your base cabinets to prevent them from cracking in future years. Wall cabinets are hung and hardware and doors are professionally installed. There are thousands of companies who will replace your cabinets but is an expert job and you want to find…
Hardwoods like cherry or fine maple are expensive. On a big project like a full-wall entertainment center, the added cost of building solid-cherry drawers could add up to hundreds of extra dollars. Using a less expensive, but equally suitable, wood is a smart way to go. Compatibility Plywood for most drawers is 1/4 inch thick but can…
1. Wooden Slides Conventionally, drawers usually slide on wooden runners; strips of wood interlocked into horizontal rails at the cabinet’s face. In cases where a drawer won’t be guided by the sides of a cabinet — for instance, when the cabinet’s face frame extends into the drawers opening — the runners are equipped with leads…
Oak offers beautiful grain patterns and rustic looks as well as being known for its very heavy and strong properties. It has a fine and smooth finish to simplify staining. Read on to learn more. Advantages Most desirable wood for European furniture. Very resistant to corrosion and moisture. The best choice for cabinets, drawers, doors…
Dowels are great to reinforce wooden joints or to support shelving units. They are small rods that can be bought either in standard sizes or as large rods and cut down to the required size. Dowel Sizes The dimension most commonly referred to when measuring dowels is diameter or width. This is because you need…
Hardwood plywood is generally considered by experts to be the best wood for drawer bottoms – but it is important to understand the characteristics of plywood, so you know what to look for. Read on to learn more. Marine plywood, despite its name, is not waterproof and as it is not treated with any chemicals,…
Pine has many advantages as a material for all kinds of furniture and cabinetry. Read on to learn more. Pricing Often cheaper than oak, because of the fact pine is fast growing and need less care so they can come to market more quickly and this makes the price lower making it attractive to many…
If you are updating your bathroom or retrofitting new cabinetry, deciding on the right drawer slide can be daunting. With so many options to out there; mount, extension type, slide length, limits on weight, and finishes, how do you know which one to choose for your project? In this post we will discuss one of…
Are you searching for the Pros & Cons Of Wood Joinery? If so, this article should help! There are many different wood joinery methods to choose from. Depending on the project one may work better than another. Learn all about the various woodworking joint types in this post! What is Wood Joinery? Wood joinery is…
The best wood for cabinetry is widely considered either red oak, poplar, maple, mahogany, or plywood. Which solid wood type is best for a specific project depends on budget, if the cabinetry will be painted, and personal preference. Everyone wants to know that the home improvements they’re making are durable and add real value to…