As homeowners, we like options. That is, until we have too many; then options become chores (and no one likes chores). To prevent your search for cabinets and countertops from devolving into “choredom,” it’s important to whittle down your alternatives using a set of criteria that reflects what is most important to you in your…
Read Moreteksomolika – stock.adobe.com When choosing cabinets for your home, the difference between Shaker and traditional styles is mainly aesthetic. Shaker cabinets are usually found in more contemporary-style homes, whereas traditional, or raised panel cabinets, often fit better in a more conventional-style home. Table of Contents What’s the Difference Between Shaker and Traditional Cabinets? Shaker Cabinets…
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How & Where to Get the Best Prices on Cheap Bathroom Cabinets On average, prefabricated bathroom cabinets costs start between $200 and $800 for a single-sink model. For bigger jobs, you can expect a range of $900 to $1,500 depending on the size, style and materials used. Semi-custom or custom bathroom cabinets can cost anything…
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Though you may not realize it, cabinets are among the most used items in your home. This is why they need to be durable and also aesthetically pleasing. Use our guide to help you change or repair the cabinets in your kitchen or bathrooms and find the best woods to match your sense of style…
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The most affordable kitchen cabinets start around $30 per linear foot, with minimal features. It’s cheaper to choose standard sizes, like 24 or 30 inch wide. Custom options take more work, so they can be expensive. Pull-out shelves and drawers cost the most, so you may want to limit them if you have a strict…
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Photo: slavun / Adobe Stock Deciding between staining cabinets versus painting cabinets comes down to the look. Staining cabinets will highlight the wood grain and its texture while painting cabinets will cover the wood grain. The material type for cabinets makes a difference because wood cabinets can absorb stain, but medium-density fiberboard (MDF) cabinets might…
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Homeowners across the nation are not only spending more money on remodeling – they’re tackling much larger, more aesthetic and more expensive home improvement projects than five or six years ago. Instead of just replacing a faucet and handle, they’re upgrading the whole sink (…and what good is an updated sink if it’s next to…
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Cabinets supply important storage in kitchens, bathrooms, offices, and other rooms of the house. Hundreds, if not thousands, of styles are made from a broad range of materials: fine hardwoods, laminates, veneers, painted particleboard, and more. In a new home, the cabinets you choose and their placement will have a marked effect on the function…
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If you’re out there looking for new cabinetry for your kitchen, bath, or elsewhere in your home, you’re sure to run into choosing between a face frame cabinet and a frameless model. Both schools of cabinetry have their supporters, though for the purpose of this article, we’ll try to stick to what makes a face…
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A frameless cabinet is a style of cabinet that has been popular in Europe for decades, but that wasn’t introduced here in the states until rather recently. Distinct from the traditional American face frame cabinetry, frameless models rely on the cabinet box themselves to hold them together. Because of this fact, they are often considered…
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Cabinets are built for storage, but are designed for decor. Their functionality should never mean they can’t also add to the decorative effect of a room. While they’re not impervious to scratching or wear, they are among the less abused fixtures of a kitchen or bathroom, allowing you to choose something other than the most…
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