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Most cabinet refacers said that I couldn’t get a painted , glazed “old world – tuscany look” as a kitchen refacing since the surrounding veneer would be costly to match. However the last refacer said that it would look just fine to put the door over the box ( the wood color complements the door) , using the same hinges. Would this look odd? He insists that it would not yet I can’t find questions regarding this approach to save costs and to ultimately get that old world look for your cabinets. Please advise and thank you!

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How To Remove A Kitchen Cabinet Counter Top?

Hello Everyone,
I’m a young female and I would like to replace my kitchen countertop cabinet. The sink is attached to the unit and I would like to know how to remove the entire cabinet…if someone can provide me quick and easy steps on how to do this? I would greatly appreciate the advice
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I was spray painting some items in my small apartment–Yes I know you shouldn’t spraypaint indoors but I did it anyway– When I lifted the newspaper that I was spray painting on I notice that a thin layer remained on the kitchen floor around the area that was covered. What is the best way clean my floor?

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Some Things to Consider in Planning a Kitchen Remodel

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Whether planning kitchen remodeling project or planning a whole new kitchen, it can be an exciting and challenging experience.

With today’s kitchens becoming more and more a center of social, family, and functional activities, kitchen remodeling has gained importance in the life of many households. Kitchen remodeling can become economically challenging because of budgetary concerns or space restrictions. Despite the cost involved in hiring design and construction professionals, usually they can help with a variety of such problems.

The kitchen designer can assist in selecting materials and help the homeowner reach their goals within the space limitations of the home. As well as work with the contractor in making sure things get done.

Here are some things you will need to consider when making the decision to plan a kitchen remodeling project:

How well does your kitchen work now? What are its best features? What are the worst? How good is the traffic flow? Do you have enough counter space? What is the general quality of the cabinetry? Do you need newer appliances? What is the condition of the flooring, how old is it?

Most kitchen remodeling takes place mostly to make the kitchen easier to work and move around in. Usually most kitchen remodeling projects end up becoming more luxurious once people start thinking about changing their kitchen, they might as well make it look a little nicer and more up to date as well. Kitchen designers can help you whether Read the rest of this entry

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We are selling our vintage kitchen in the home we just purchased. Below you will find the details on the kitchen.
We have found the original blender that attaches to the counter blender hookup. This cabinet set is in pristine condition, but will need some restoration (they were installed in 1953). A set like this is extremely rare. All have original serial numbers still inside the cabinet, including a push button lazy susan. ALL of these were way ahead of their time in 1953.

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We have an old kitchen floor (linoleum) and no matter what I do or what I clean it with, it always seems old and gross. Aside from it being old, there always seems to be an icky film over it, and when I’m done I always notice spots that look like they could be cleaner.
So if you were going to make your kitchen floor the cleanest (I’m planning on moving stuff and cleaning everywhere) what would you use as far as cleaners, mop, brushes, etc., and what would be your method for going about doing it?

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I have to pick my kitchen cabinet color today. The cabinet company only has white dove, which is a creamy white. A friend told me that I should go with a more bright white without any yellow in it. What do you think?

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looking for kitchen ceramic cannisters-4 in a blue willow design.

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Kitchen Cabinets:refacing Kitchen Cabinets?

I am considering refacing my kitchen cabinets but am finding it rather expensive. My question to you is can I sand off the existing laminate and restain the existing cabinets or is this not a good idea. the back of the cabinets are laminate as well however under the laminate is particle board. help

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