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How many times have I cringed as my kitchen cabinet doors slammed shut behind me? More times than I can count. I loved my old vintage cabinets, but I couldn't stand the doors slamming, and I knew I had to do something about it. From my research, I discovered that many options were available to solve my problem, some of which included replacing my hinges with soft-close hinges or placing rubber or felt bumpers on my doors. But replacing the hinges on my cabinet doors would mean a lot of time and …

The InvisiDoor pivot bookcase is one of our most popular products, and it's no secret why. Our hidden door solutions come ready to install, and installation is easy enough, if you have a few basic tools. Your InvisiDoor arrives with instructions, and we're always happy to help talk you through assembly or installation. This basic guide shows how easy it is to mount your hidden bookcase and create a concealed room in your very own home.IMPORTANT NOTE: Before you purchase your InvisiDoor, dou …

Cabinet drawers see a lot of activity over the years. Whether they're holding kitchen supplies, hardware tools, or an assortment of random items, drawers bear a great deal of a weight and haphazard use. One day the drawer starts to jam or bind, makes a grinding noise or just plum won't budge. At that point, it's clear that you need to investigate and fix the problem with your drawer slides. It's easy for a misguided slamming of a drawer or general overuse to cause the drawers to stop working pro …

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 …

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 …

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, …