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: What is the most common material for cabinet bases?

• <div><p>Solid wood is the most common material for cabinet bases. It&rsquo;s a popular choice because it&rsquo;s durable and will hold up over time. Oak, maple, cherry, hickory, and pine are all types of solid wood that can be used to build cabinet bases. Other options include plywood, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-is-mdf.htm">medium-density fiberboard</a>, and other types of manufactured lumber, but they need to be sealed properly to avoid swelling, separating, and delamination from moisture.</p></div>

Q: How are kitchen cabinets attached to the wall?

• <div><p>Kitchen cabinets can hold a whopping 500 pounds, but that is only possible if you attach them correctly. They must be anchored securely with long screws driven straight into the wall studs for solid support. Depending on your cabinets and the installer, some upper cabinets use specialized hanging systems or brackets for extra reinforcement, ensuring they stay put no matter how full they get. </p></div>

Q: Which way should cabinet doors open?

• <div><p>There&rsquo;s no strict rule about which way cabinet doors should open, but generally, double cabinet doors should open away from each other. With single doors, you want to avoid having them block your path or swing into areas where people need to stand. Some kitchens are angled so that cabinet doors may crash into something no matter which way they swing, but the methods above can help prevent damage.</p></div>

Q: What is the importance of the 1/3 rule for cabinet pulls?

• <div><p>The 1/3 rule for cabinet pulls is a rule of thumb used by cabinet installers and interior designers. The rule states that the best look for a cabinet face is achieved using a pull that is either one third the height of a cabinet door or one third the width of a cabinet drawer. This is because your eyes tend to follow the length of the pull up or across the cabinet face.</p></div>

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Reviewed in October 2024
He paid attention to detail. The end product was very nice. The project was a dirty and difficult job. He did what was necessary to do it right. Other contractors wanted to shortcut the job.
Younker Construction, Remodeling and Handyman Services
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Reviewed in June 2017
1) Clerical error had rep going to wrong address thus missed scheduled appointment time. Eventually connected, but the bid was several thousand dollars higher than another contractor that got hired. 2) The job performed was ok, even though the technician did not have replacement filter for one...
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Reviewed in November 2015
It went very well and we are extremely happy with the project. We told him what we wanted and he drew up the plans that we loved. The custom mantles and cabinetry are very well built and high quality. They are a beautiful design, in which he looked around our home and made sure it coordinated...
Woodhaven Woodworks
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Reviewed in August 2015
!This is NOT a reliable contractor to deal with. We asked them for an estimate on fixing our drywall and ceiling from water damage. They gave us an estimate but said we had to give them $1,000 right away before they would do anything so we did. Week after week they would put us off and after...
Sutton's
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Reviewed in July 2015
Daryl only did half of the work. There was an insurance claim, and he took credit for work that he did not do. He said that I owed him for taking down the paneling in my house and he sent older relatives to come to do the work. It was a major half done job, He is also asking for more money. I...
Dirty Contracting
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Reviewed in July 2014
He was responsive to our inquiry. We chose him over another contractor be cause his price seemed more realistic. He started work right away and worked on the floor everyday until completion. He did it exactly as we asked. He was very neat and cleaned up the mess every night. He placed...
Austin Home Improvement
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Reviewed in November 2013
Bruce and John did a great job! My main bathroom had not been renovated since I moved in 1998. A major overhaul was needed including removing an old tan colored cast iron tub. Bruce and his helper John were recommended to me by my brother as dependable and would do a great job. There were some...
Modern Castle Remodeling
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Reviewed in October 2012
It went very well. Day 1 the contractor pulled up our existing tile flooring in the kitchen and advised us on how to clean up the existing mold on the subfloor and recommended a paint to apply to apply. Day 2 the plumber we had agreed to came and took out the toilet. The installation crew came...
LOWE'S
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Reviewed in June 2012
My wife shopped around through various local and big box stores looking for the cabinets she liked. She decided to go with some from Lowe's. Lowe's was very prompt in contacting us in setting up a contractor and contact from the contractor was also very prompt. The contractor came by a...
LOWE'S
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Reviewed in June 2012
We have a 30+ year old inground swimming pool that we are in the process of remodeling. Pool Crafters wrote in their advertisement, "swimming pool building and remodeling, liner replacement, deck replacement/repair." Their ad also states "Call us for your whole backyard makeover."They have been...
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Transform Home Improvements

12930 Hollenberg Dr

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Transform Home Improvements

We install both exterior and interior home improvement projects including windows, doors, siding, roofing, garage doors, bathrooms, kitchen remodel, cabinet refacing, flooring, and countertops.

"These people are crooks! I gave them a $6,500 down payment for a $21,000 roof on a house I was selling. They said "sure, we can get it done." Two months later, no roof, no call, no nothing. I had to sell the house at a discount because of it. They never called me. I called them, but no one ever answered and their voicemails were always full. Never returned texts or emails."

Larry P on January 2021

We install both exterior and interior home improvement projects including windows, doors, siding, roofing, garage doors, bathrooms, kitchen remodel, cabinet refacing, flooring, and countertops.

"These people are crooks! I gave them a $6,500 down payment for a $21,000 roof on a house I was selling. They said "sure, we can get it done." Two months later, no roof, no call, no nothing. I had to sell the house at a discount because of it. They never called me. I called them, but no one ever answered and their voicemails were always full. Never returned texts or emails."

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