Is it less expensive to buy cabinets or have them built?

• <div><p>It is much more cost-effective to purchase semi-custom and stock cabinets than to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/stock-custom-how-choose-best-cabinets.htm">build custom cabinets</a>. You’ll pay between <b>$500 and $1,200 per linear foot</b> for custom cabinets, <b>$100 to $650 per linear foot</b> for semi-custom, and <b>$100 to $300 per linear foot</b> for stock cabinets. However, stock cabinets don’t allow you to customize cabinetry for an odd-shaped room or one with high ceilings.</p></div>

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Q: How much space is there between bathroom closet shelves?

• <div><p>If you have a bathroom closet with movable shelves, you can place them at virtually any spacing that works for you. Useful measurements between shelves in the working, or middle, section can be 10 to 16 inches for towels or linens. Lower or higher shelving could be up to 24 inches between shelves to store lesser-used or bulky items or boxes. </p></div>

Q: Do you need face frames on cabinets?

• <div><p>No, face frames aren&rsquo;t required on cabinets&mdash;frameless cabinets don&rsquo;t have them, for example. But because face frames add structure and strength to a cabinet, frameless cabinets need to compensate for not having any. This is why frameless cabinets are built differently, with overall thicker cabinet boxes.</p></div>

Q: What holds glass in a cabinet door?

• <div><p>Glass is typically held in a cabinet door by a silicone sealant, which will keep it tightly in place. You can substitute silicone sealant for rubber pieces, known as Hafele stops, but this option will place more space between the cabinet materials and the glass. Consult a cabinet maker or repair professional for more insight on the best tools and materials to use.</p></div>

Q: What type of paint is best for painting cabinets?

• <div><p>There are a few different <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/types-paint-explained.htm">types of paints</a> that you can use on cabinets&mdash;latex, acrylic, and oil-based. Most cabinet painters choose latex, but acrylic paints are also a great choice. In addition to the type of paint, you also need to select a finish. Matte finishes tend to be less durable, whereas semi-gloss or high-gloss options are better for highly-used cabinets. </p><p>It&rsquo;s important to note that regular wall paint does not adhere to cabinets correctly&mdash;you&rsquo;ll need cabinet-specific paint. </p></div>

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Reviewed in June 2020
I called Pitts after being strung along by another tree service on removal of the second of two large Green Ash trees on my residential lot in Boone, IA. The previous company took a bid on two trees, dropped the easier one at the front of the house and started making excuses and stalling on the...
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Reviewed in May 2014
I locked myself out of the house while my husband was out of town and called Mike to see if he could help. Mike was out of town helping someone else and wouldn't be able to make it right away. He was able to give me the number of another locksmith. He said to call them and if they couldn't get...
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Marcia sat down with us and sketched out plans for our remodel with ideas of how to stay in our current footprint and not add on to our existing house. She sketched several different ideas until she had for us exactly what we wanted. Marcia gave some great ideas that we are incorporating with...
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Mary shampooed, cut and styled my hair for a very reasonable price and with excellent results. She is friendly and willing to make an appointment for the early evening. She was able to advise me about the style that would suit my face shape, and she was careful not to cut too short without...
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Commander Carpet Care was able to come to my house promptly and give me an accurate estimate that matched my bill (no hidden costs like the last guy)! Gave me some options up front along with tips to make my carpet last longer and look better which I really appreciated. They worked with my...
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