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How to Assemble Base Cabinets with Glue and Cam Locks
Assembling your RTA base cabinet takes a bit more time and work than the basic kitchen wall cabinet. With that being said, you can still get it done quickly and easily with just a few products. The instructions for assembling base cabinets are very similar to wall cabinets, with just a few added steps. All you need here is some wood glue and a screwdriver.1. Prep for your RTA cabinet assembly. Open the box containing your RTA base cabinet and separate all of the parts. Place the door and fac
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May 7th 2013
How to Assemble Wall Cabinets with Glue and Cam Locks
How to Assemble RTA Wall CabinetsYou don't need be a professional or spend a ton of money to successfully assemble your RTA kitchen or bathroom cabinets. A glue and cam lock assembly is very easy to do yourself- which is one of the benefits of choosing ready to assemble cabinets. Installing your assembled wall cabinets should take less than 10 minutes, leaving you with plenty of time for other home remodeling projects. All you need for this is wood glue and a screwdriver- the rest should come wi
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May 6th 2013
A Guide to Drawer Slides
What would we do without drawers? Our storage options would be a bit more limited and our homes would be a bit messier. In order to make the most of the drawers in our homes, we need to make sure they are easy to open and close. This greatly depends on the type and quality of your drawer slides.
Drawer slides are devices that make opening and closing your drawers easier. They are usually mounted underneath the drawer or on its sides. They prevent your drawer from accidentally being pulled all
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Apr 24th 2013
Update Your Home With Wood Carvings
Whether your style is simple or eccentric, an easy way to update the look of your home is with wood carvings. Wood carvings can be used to accent your existing furniture or update the look of your room entirely. They are an affordable and easy way to give your home a finishing touch without a complete remodel. Whether you're using these wood carvings for aesthetic purposes or for their function, they will instantly update the look of your home. Here are a variety of different types of wood carvi
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Feb 14th 2013
What is Edgebanding?
Whether you are a carpentry pro and want to tackle making your own furniture or just a homeowner looking to enhance the appearance of your existing furniture, edgebanding can help get the job done.
Edgebanding can come in a variety of formats, including the popular peel-and-stick kind. This is especially easy for those who are doing a woodworking project themselves and want to get the project done quickly and easily. Other types require primer, glue, hot melt adhesives or a household iron.
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Feb 7th 2013
A Guide to Clamps
Clamps are a popular tool used by many hardware experts and novices alike. Their basic function is to hold or secure objects together to prevent movement. Whether you are working on a home repair project involving wood, metal or another material, you may often need to use a clamp. However, choosing the proper clamp is very important. Here is a short guide to clamps for your next hardware project.Bar clampsBar clamps, which are sometimes also known as "F-clamps", are usually used
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Dec 11th 2012
How to Maximize Storage Space in Your Bathroom
Bathrooms are usually one of the smallest rooms in a home. A large challenge that many homeowners and renters face is making the most of that small space. Storing toiletries, towels and other bathroom items can be tricky when there isn't much room to work with. Thankfully, there are a variety of ways to maximize the storage space in your small bathroom.Wall cabinets. Cabinets that are mounted into the wall makes use out of the empty wall space while providing ample storage. Wall cabinets usually
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Nov 29th 2012
How to Clean Your Kitchen Cabinets
The kitchen is arguably one of the most-used rooms in your home. Multiple times a day you are in there preparing and cooking food, as well as sometimes eating it. Because it is always so busy on a regular basis, it is bound to get dirty. To keep your cabinets looking in top shape, you need to clean them periodically. Although it may seem like a chore at first, cleaning your cabinets is very easy once you know how to properly do it.When cleaning your kitchen, you typically think of the counters,
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Oct 16th 2012
Different Styles of Cabinet Doors
The doors of your cabinets are one of the first things people see when they walk into your kitchen or bathroom. Doors not only add function to your cabinets, but add beauty as well. There are a wide variety of styles, colors and types of doors available when remodeling your home. Here are a few of the most popular styles of cabinet doors.Shaker StyleShaker style cabinet doors focus on simplicity and tradition. They are characterized by raised square-paneled door fronts with matching square corne
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Sep 25th 2012
Make Your Kitchen Appear Larger
Sometimes the size of the rooms in your home is beyond your control. You want to have enough space in your kitchen to prepare and serve meals, but sometimes you have to sacrifice a little. Whether you own the house or are just renting, there are a variety of things you can do to help make your kitchen appear larger.
One way to make your kitchen appear larger is to highlight the height of it. If you?re looking to remodel your space, choose taller and thinner cabinets to create the illusion of he
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Aug 30th 2012