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The rise in popularity of craft cocktails, home brewing, and custom coffee drinks has homeowners looking for affordable ways to add wet or dry bars to their empty wall space. We suggest building your own home bar with ready-to-assemble kitchen cabinets, which double as an attractive, budget-friendly alternative to a custom built home bar. Use RTA Kitchen Cabinets to Build a Home Wet or Dry Bar Most people want to add an at-home wet or dry bar to their kitchen, basement, or living room. …

Shaker-style cabinets continue to be some of the most popular kitchen sets we sell at CS Hardware. The classic, clean design of shaker cabinets and doors never goes out of style and can be adapted to design trends like colored cabinets, two-tone cabinets, or statement hardware. If you're thinking about a budget-friendly kitchen remodel with ready-to-assemble cabinets, consider humble yet elegant RTA shaker cabinet collections from CS Hardware. What are Shaker-Style Cabinets? Technically sp …

At some point, most homeowners think about remodeling their kitchens or at least giving them makeovers with new kitchen cabinets. But, how do you get started? Kitchen remodeling is a big project, and one many people are reluctant to tackle because they don’t know where to begin or think their kitchen cabinet remodeling ideas will be too expensive.The good news is that remodeling your kitchen doesn’t have to be overwhelming—or come with an eye-popping price tag. Although it’s true that buying kit …

Whether the hinges on your RTA kitchen cabinet doors have rusted away or they just need an upgrade, the process requires some research and preparation. First, you need to remove the current hinges. Use care if they are rusty and old, and discard the old hinges, mounting plates and screws. Read on to learn more about replacing your kitchen cabinet door hinges, whether you're choosing the same style or a new style of hinge.Replacing with similar type hingesIf you're choosing a similar or the …

Hinges may seem like just a small factor when putting together the cabinets in your kitchen or bathroom, but in reality there are a variety of styles to consider. Whether you want to add character with a specific look or finish or create an invisible seamless design, you can find the right cabinet door hinges that suit your needs for your kitchen or room.The Most Common HingesA commonly used hinge for cabinet and other doors is called the butt hinge. This simple rectangular design performs well …

How to Assemble RTA CabinetsAlthough many people tend to assemble their base cabinets with glue and cam locks, it can also easily be done with glue, dowels and brad nails.1. Prep for assembly. Start off by placing the face frame on the ground. The two side panels with toe kicks should slide easily into the frame's grooves. Next, insert the bottom panel board into the groove on the bottom of the two panels with toe kicks.2. Assemble main pieces. Insert the two dowels onto the opposite end of the …

Lazy Susans make a great addition to your RTA kitchen cabinet set. They provide a simple solution for unorganized spaces and make all your goods easily accessible. A great way to make the most of your kitchen space is to install a lazy Susan into a corner cabinet for storage. Here are some basic assembly instructions for a lazy Susan using glue and cam locks.1. Prep for assembly. Open the box containing your ready-to-assemble lazy Susan, and lay out all of the parts separately. Lay down one …

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 …

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 …

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 …