Tag: cabinets

Spotlight on MDF: Building Stronger Kitchens

November 20, 2017

The concept of true beauty goes beyond skin deep, and this applies to cabinet materials, too! The materials beneath the surface of your solid color or laminate cabinet doors make a world of difference when it comes to the beauty and functionality of your kitchen cabinetry. What is MDF? Medium-density fiberboard (MDF) is a type of man-made wood product that

Spotlight on Hinges

May 16, 2017

Hinges, in the context of kitchen cabinet refacing or remodeling, can make a world of difference in how your cabinets feel as well as look. When it comes to wear and tear, this hardware sees daily use, and can make the difference between loud slamming and dinged surfaces and a quiet, long-lasting style. Cabinet door hinges can be distinguished by quality,

What is a “Work Triangle”?

April 04, 2017

We’ve all tried, at one point or another, cooking in a space where everything is either too far away or very much in the way. Even with all the right parts, a kitchen with a counterproductive layout can gum up the works on a daily basis. The secret to correcting these difficult spaces is to create a ‘work triangle’. A ‘work

Spotlight On… Pullouts and Rollouts

October 25, 2016

The world of storage solutions is wide, and can be a little confusing, especially what to call things. The terms rollout and pullout are great examples of words that are used a bit interchangably, and that can cause confusion. “The-back-of-the-cupboard-reacher” may make sense to you, but the next person might not know what you mean. For the purposes of this

Spotlight On…. Laminate Cabinet Doors and Refacing

September 07, 2016

Cabinets and storage are a defining feature of a kitchen. How your cabinets are made, and from what, determines the strength and lifespan of your kitchen investment. There are several high value synthetic kitchen cabinet materials on the market today. Today, we will look at laminates, the most popular synthetic material. Past synthetic products have not been very sturdy, but

Spotlight On… Wood Selection for Cabinets

October 21, 2015

Cabinets doors and drawer fronts are a defining feature of a kitchen. How your doors and drawer fronts are made, and from what, determines the strength and lifespan of your kitchen investment. There are many factors to consider when choosing a wood for your kitchen cabinets. Not the least of which is personal affinity; the one you like, that just calls to

Spotlight on… Kitchen Cabinets

August 18, 2015

Cabinets may be where a third of remodeling budgets usually go, but they are not a place to cut costs. They are hard-working and crucial to the functions of your kitchen. Cheap cabinets should be avoided. Quality and workmanship are worth paying for, or you’ll be paying to replace or repair them later. We interact with our cabinets visually as well

Kitchen Buzz: Where does your money go?

July 25, 2015

The popular blog Lifehacker is known for its tips, tricks and strategies for all the nagging details of life. Now it has weighed in on how to predict where your kitchen remodeling dollars will end up. Their recent post breaks spending into seven categories and predicts how much of your budget goes to each. Expect your top item to be