The Comprehensive Guide to RTA Cabinets

Regardless of the size of your kitchen, renovating it usually entails large amounts of labor as well as much financial spending. However, there is a way to change up the cabinets in your kitchen without burning a hole in your wallet; ready to assemble cabinetry. This type of furniture comes at a lesser price for there are no assembly costs (keep in mind that lower costs do not necessarily indicate lower quality materials); it’s done by the consumer. But do not worry; the assembly is a pretty easy process which requires little to no knowledge, and doesn’t take up more than 60 minutes of your time… just remember to closely follow the instructions. Continue reading »

Corner Cabinets Are Space Savers

Probably one of the more functional ideas that one can have and put into use is to take stock of the various areas of their home and make note of the corner spaces that are available to put to use by installation of a corner cabinet. These units which are available in a wide variety of types and styles are a terrific way to utilize space that has been basically wasted, and put it into effect for either decorative or practical purposes, depending on exactly where the corner is and what one’s intention might be.

Some potential examples of the valuable usage these additions can bring are as display units in a formal dining room that might hold various pieces of crystal or china. Or perhaps in a den or family room where different pieces of electronic equipment might take residence. Certainly in a child’s room, various mementos of special significance to the youngster can appear, and in a hallway or foyer, different items of importance to all family members that come into play going from out to in or vice-versa will be easily accessible. Kitchens are also great places to keep items handy and in plain sight that assist in the smooth and efficient operation of that important room. And believe it or not, those fortunate enough to have either a basement or a garage can easily find countless uses for these additions.

The fact of the matter is that the numerous positive ways one can employ this corner cabinet furniture is limited only by the extent of their imagination. The possibilities are truly endless. And the wide variety of styles, colors and designs that are available are certain to provide something that will please anyone. Among these choices are formal looking units with decorative door fronts that will add a touch of class to their location, as well as open shelving type pieces that are efficient and practical both for display purposes and easy access needs. There are also those with glass fronts that truly serve all of the above.

As with most things in today’s modern world, the best place one can begin their efforts to find the ideal pieces for themselves is to go on-line. There one will find an abundance of information and direction guaranteed to take them in the right direction. In addition, they can get answers to any questions they might have, as well as being able to locate any advertisements that might lead them to sales and assorted ways to save money on any investment they may choose to make.

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7 Steps For Starting Your Kitchen Renovation- Demolition Time!

Before any remodeling project can begin, there is always going to be some demolition required. Depending on how far you are taking your kitchen renovation project, that could mean simply removing the countertops or stripping the room down to the bare studs. For many homeowners, the demolition can easily get out of hand when hammers and prybars are flying around. While it may be a good way to get our your aggresssion, it could result in more problems than you had before. Taking your time and actually disassembling the room versus demolishing it, is the smart way to go

Before any remodeling project can begin, there is always going to be some demolition required.   Depending on how far you are taking your kitchen renovation project, that could mean simply removing the countertops or stripping the room down to the bare studs.   For many homeowners, the demolition can easily get out of hand when hammers and prybars are flying around.   While it may be a good way to get our your aggresssion, it could result in more problems than you had before.   Taking your time and actually disassembling the room versus demolishing it, is the smart way to go.   Here are 7 steps to remodeling your kitchen.

1.  Think Safety.  If you are going to around any electrical outlets or plumbing, it is important to make sure that  both are turned off.  As we all know, accidentally hitting an electrical wire can prove painful, if not lethal.  While hitting a water line may not be lethal, it can sure cause a lot of headaches and a big mess.

2.  Protect The Items You Are Keeping.  For example, if your floors are in good shape, and you plan to keep them, it is important to cover them.  The last think you want to do, is damage something during demo or construction and increase your overall remodeling budget.

3.  Remove all Fixtures.  If you are planning to keep any of the lighting fixtures, knobs, faucets, etc.. it is important to remove them and put them in a safe place.  That way, when you are wildly swinging that hammer, you damage any of the fixtures you were planning on keeping.

4.  Save the Trim.  In most cases, you can usually save and re-use the mouldings and trim that you will find in the room.  By removing them now, you will prevent any accidental chips or dings when removing the countertops and cabinets.  Once you have the trim removed, start working on the countertops.   Depending on the type of countertop material, it may be as simple as using a utility knife to cut the caulk or paint between the countertop and the backsplash and cabinets.  For laminate or other artificial materials, you may also have to remove any screws that are holding the countertop to the cabinets.

5.  Removing the Countertops.  It is usually a good idea to have some extra hands to remove the countertops, but if you are trying to do it yourself, and it is a material like laminate, you can usually chop it into manageable pieces that you can haul out on your own.
 
6.  Base Cabinets.  Start by removing the drawers and any movable parts on your kitchen cabinets.  Once you have that off, it is time to climb into the cabinets and remove any of the screws that are anchoring the cabinets to the walls.  After the base cabinets are free from the walls, it is now time to separate them from each other.   Most base cabinets will be secure with screws as well, so by removing those screws you will be able to separate and remove all of the base cabinets.

7.  Taking Down the Wall Cabinets. When it comes to removing the wall cabinets it is a good idea to have an extra set of hands or a brace to support the cabinets.   Unlike the base cabinets, this time start by removing any of the screws that connect the cabinets to each other.  Once those are removed, you can start pulling out the screws that are holding each cabinet to the wall.  By starting the wall cabinets with the screws that are connecting them to each other, you can safely remove each cabinet individually.

Once the kitchen cabinets are removed, it is either time to strip the dryall or plaster off, or start patching so that you install your new cabinets.   By taking your time and not going with the sledge hammer approach to demolition, you can minimize the unneccessary damage and ensure that your project comes in under budget.

Source: RTAcabinetstore.com by Gary Nealon

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