How do I prepare to have new cabinets installed?

• <div><p>As a homeowner, there are a few things you can do to prepare for your cabinet installer. Once the cabinets are ready for your home, you can do the following:</p><ul><li><p>Ensure pets are safely in another room, out of the way of open doors and large moving objects.</p></li><li><p>Clear countertops for removal.</p></li><li><p>Tidy the floor the installers will walk through and around. </p></li><li><p>Prepare to have the installers in your home for the entire day, for multiple days, until the project is done. Expect to have a noisy environment, especially if they will remove old, existing cabinets. </p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: Do you install base or wall cabinets first?

• <div><p>We recommend installing wall cabinets first so the base cabinets aren&rsquo;t in the way. This order also prevents damage to the base cabinets if you drop tools or materials when installing the upper cabinets.</p></div>

Q: Does a medicine cabinet add value to your home?

• <div><p>A medicine cabinet on its own won&rsquo;t add a lot of value, but is in general considered to be a good feature to have. Since any added storage is desirable, a medicine cabinet can improve resale value some. Making your bathroom more functional is appealing to buyers if you&rsquo;re looking to sell your home.</p></div>

Q: Is a medicine cabinet outdated?

• <div><p>Medicine cabinets are not necessarily outdated, but they have evolved in design and functionality. However, some homeowners prefer other storage solutions, like wall-mounted shelving or modern vanity cabinets with built-in storage. Still, medicine cabinets remain a practical and space-saving choice in many bathrooms. In most cases, potential home buyers won&rsquo;t be swayed by a medicine cabinet one way or the other.</p></div>

Q: Can you add cabinets on top of existing ones?

• <div><p>If your cabinets don&rsquo;t reach the ceiling, you can extend them higher, adding visual interest, privacy, and storage space to your kitchen. Depending on the height of your ceiling, you may want to extend the structure of the cabinets and install longer doors to make each individual cabinet taller, or you could add additional cabinets above the existing ones. Either option is cheaper and easier than installing entirely new cabinets.</p></div>

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Jose (owner) and his helper completed the project the same week I requested a contractor. They contacted me the day as my request. They completed the job and also pointed out that my chimney had no flashing. I asked if they could accomplish the task the same day which they did. Jose also gave me...
DLR Construction
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Reviewed in March 2022
The contractors were excellent!! They were conscientious, efficient, and extremely professional. I highly recommend them. Our windows look great.
Renewal by Andersen
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Reviewed in July 2021
Timing from when I received the quote and scheduling the work was just as Mr. Skinner told me. The contractors came with the list of installation and removal of old equiptment that Mr Skinner and I put together with a smile and the attude of getter done. Thank you again BCarney
Sears Home Services - Kansas City HVAC
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Reviewed in August 2020
Miguel fit me in to his tight schedule when my former contractor was unable to do the job as promised. I was desperate to complete a closet project prior to having closet organizers installed. Miguel was professional, polite and available when contacting was necessary. The job was completed on...
Dr. Home
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Reviewed in January 2015
They did good! I had heard a bunch of people that had good luck with them, so I chose them. They completed the work in two days. I had three bids from other contractors but this company came in the lowest.
C AND K Heating, Cooling & Plumbing
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Reviewed in October 2014
Our area (the towns of Adair and Casey and surrounding rural area) was hit by an extremely severe hail and windstorm June 30th, 2014. Every home and commercial business in the Adair area had severe damage in the form of roof and shingle damage, broken windows and siding and sheet metal damage. ...
Blackstone Exteriors LLC
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Reviewed in June 2013
Never was able to get contractor to set up appointment. I made first contact several weeks after purchasing the service. Contractor was overwhelmed with response, had family issues, and said that he would get back to me soon with appointment time. Months later (this spring) I contacted him...
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