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The flush-mount hinge is typically used to install cabinet doors so that they are flush with the face of the cabinet. Flush mounting will create an even look between the cabinets and their doors,...

Kitchen cabinet hardware not only adds functionality to your cabinets but can add a beautiful design that gives elegance to your kitchen. The knobs, pulls and handles can match your other metals...

Kitchen drawers are not very complicated structures. They are aggravating, however, when they don't work correctly. This happens for a number of reasons. The metal ledge on which a drawer is often...

Replacing cabinet hardware is one of the quickest and most cost effective ways to give old cabinets new life. A burst of color or a change in attitude is just around the corner with the plethora...

Even a minor or inexpensive kitchen upgrade usually involves new pulls or knobs for the cabinets. If you're using pulls that are approximately the same size as the old ones--you may be able to use...

Hot tubs use an array of chemicals that can be harmful to wood finishes; the water itself can also cause wood damage. Some people choose to buy new hot tub cabinets rather than spend the time to...

An old bathroom cabinet makes a good workbench to place in your garage or basement. By using an old vanity, you will save money and provide a good place to work on your next project. Bathroom...

Sometimes kitchen drawers can come off track, as when the slides get bent or broken, or you need to replace a broken drawer or wish to change the style of the door. Replacing cabinet drawers...

Sticky drawers, lopsided doors, saggy shelves, missing knobs...anyone who lives in a house has experienced this kind of thing. Replacing old cabinets may be financially out of reach, but minor...

One of the easiest ways to give your kitchen a makeover is to change the cabinet doors. You could attach the new door to the old hinges, but most of the time you will want to replace the hinges at...

All home repair comes with its own degree of difficulty and safety needs. Installing new hardware on cabinets or other doors around the house is a fairly simple task. Before starting your project,...

Replacing a mirrored medicine cabinet is not difficult at all. Many medicine cabinets are recessed into the wall and secured to studs. A recessed cabinet looks much nicer than a flush mount...

Blum makes a variety of hinges, all adjustable in three dimensions: you can move a cabinet door 4 mm left or right, 5 mm in or out of the door opening, or 2 mm up or down to allow the door to fit...

A display cabinet is a system of shelves and drawers with doors. You can hang oak display cabinets on any type of wall - drywall, brick or plaster - with the right type of mounting hardware. Pick...

Cabinet damage shows up mainly in drawers and doors. It is difficult to find contractors who will take on these projects because they are too small and time consuming. Though the project seems...

If your cabinet doors don't open as wide as you would prefer, you can make adjustments. It's a simple job that involves replacing old hinges with ones that will bend backward when opened, allowing...

After several years of use, you may need to repair your cabinet hinges. Cabinets that are low enough for small children to pull and hang on are at greater risk for becoming loose. If the hinges...

Sometimes space in the home is tight. If you want to maximize the space you do have, you should think about creating a corner cabinet to display or store items in your home. Building a corner...

If you have lots of collectibles that you enjoy displaying but need more room, a curio cabinet might be perfect for you. Curio cabinets are typically tall and skinny, so they fit in tight spaces...

Do you enjoy collecting items? It's a shame to store them in cardboard boxes in the attic or basement. Why not build a beautiful display cabinet instead? Display cabinets can be quite expensive to...

Is your DVD collection growing every time you go to the mall? This is a problem for many people, but one great solution is to build a DVD cabinet. You can use your DVD cabinet to store all of your...

If your cabinet doors have problematic action, are off kilter or have gaps, you can easily fix your cabinet door without having to replace the whole cabinet section. Follow the steps below.

In order to build a CD storage cabinet you will need a collection of tools, materials and a place to work. Building a custom storage cabinet is often the most affordable way to store large numbers...

Sliding firearms under a bed or stacking them in your garage is not stylish or safe. Here are steps on how to build a gun cabinet.

With all the electronics and entertainment equipment available, a living room can quickly become a cluttered mess without a multimedia storage cabinet. Building your own media cabinet can be the...

Building your own stereo cabinet can be a rewarding experience. From design to construction, the project is left in the hands of the individual to build. When the project is completed, you will be...

Cabinet doors with problematic action, gaps or an off-kilter balance are common. Wood warps and gets wet and old. All of these things can cause your cabinet to become slightly askew, but here are...

A well organized work space begins with the proper computer cabinet. Computer cabinets not only store your computer and its accessories, but can also help you stay organized. Building your own...