Archive for May, 2009

Best rated paint for kitchen cabinet redo?

Sunday, May 31st, 2009

J M asked: I want to use the best rated and performance paint to redo/repaint my kitchen cabinets. I am leaning towards an oil based as I redid my bathroom with a water based paint designed for cabinets and I didn't like the results. Yes, I prepped the ...

Kitchen Cabinet Refacing Advice

Friday, May 29th, 2009

Damion Rutherford asked: Give your kitchen a fresh, new look with a makeover for your older cabinets. If you're happy with your existing cabinet layout, and the cabinets are still in good condition, then cabinet refacing is a smart alternative to replacing them. You'll enjoy beauty and style, easy care ...

Kitchen Cabinet Lighting

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

R. Neal asked: As the total square footage of homes has increased over the past 40 years, kitchen sizes have increased proportionally. Today's kitchen is more than a place for food storage and preparation. It is a major hub of social activities, and it requires both decorative and functional illumination ...

Discount Kitchen Cabinets vs. Kitchen Cabinet Refacing

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

Rebecca Noel asked: A complete set of kitchen cabinets can start at around $800 at the bottom of the line for discount kitchen cabinets and go all the way up to $100,000 for a high quality set.To estimate the costs of your kitchen cabinets measure the length of the area ...

Kitchen Cabinet - 4 Design Ideas for the Fussy Homemaker

Monday, May 25th, 2009

Tim Lee asked: Have you ever been struck by a seemingly brilliant idea to design your home kitchen, only to find yourself stumped by how you should position and paint your cabinets? Here are some kitchen cabinet design ideas that you might want to use as you design your home ...

How do you remove rust from chromed kitchen cabinet hinges?

Saturday, May 23rd, 2009

jmrob29 asked: We have older kitchen cabinets in our rental home and the hinges are rusty in places. Is there anyway to get the rust off to try and salvage them for a few months until we can afford to buy new ones? We tried steel wool -but ...

Help! I have a lower kitchen cabinet w/an inset shelf that I want 2 remove. Is the shelf a support 2 the unit?

Friday, May 15th, 2009

harleyhon444 asked: This is a below-counter cabinet. The single shelf is non-adjustable as it has been recessed into grooves on either side of the inside cabinet walls. I was going to cut it out in order to remove it but someone suggested it might be a support to the overall ...

can gold tone kitchen cabinet hardware be painted a silver color? If so what type of paint?

Friday, May 15th, 2009

claude m asked: Kitchen cabinets came with gold hardware, i would like to spray paint them silver or a pewter color if possibleKitchen Cookware Sets

How can i make my own kitchen cabinet doors for cheap?

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009

willwork4u2000 asked: my cabinet doors are old and falling off and i need some neat ideas for some cheap DIY ideas. once i heard some chanel on tv doing a door out of some kind of like chicken wire and putting it in a frame to make some neat ...

Remodel your Kitchen

Monday, May 11th, 2009

David Marc Fishman asked: When remodeling your kitchen you need to look at the entire kitchen and what will need to be replaced. Do your tiles, sink, kitchen floors or cabinets seem warn down, or are they damaged, maybe it is time to remodel your kitchen. Paint or refinish your ...