What is the least expensive material for shelves?

• <div><p>If you’re on a tight budget, the least expensive material you can buy for DIY closet shelves is chipboard, a.k.a. particle board. This inexpensive material is made from a pulp of sawdust, resin, and glue that’s pressed together under high temperature and pressure. As you can imagine, it’s not very sturdy and might buckle under your blue jean collection, so you should only use it if you’re storing very light items. </p></div>

What is the most common cabinet overlay size?

• <div><p>The most common cabinet overlay size is ½ inch for a partial overlay or 1 ¼ inch for a full overlay.</p></div>

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Q: What if my cabinets don’t have attached hardware?

• <div><p>Many cabinets use &ldquo;J-pulls&rdquo; or other handless designs. However, frequent use also gets these areas very dirty over time. A simple household cleaner and a soft washing cloth is usually enough to clean these areas when grime builds up. Adding a layer of lemon oil or beeswax can help prevent finishes from wearing off.</p></div>

Q: How many coats of paint should you do on cabinets?

• <div><p>Most cabinets need two to three coats of paint, though the exact number depends on several factors. Use one or two coats of primer and one to three coats of paint. Thick, high-quality paint requires fewer coats, as does paint applied over existing paint that's in good condition. However, if painting a lighter color over an existing dark color, you'll need more coats.</p></div>

Q: How hard is it to build your own cabinets?

• <div><p>Cabinets typically don't require complex cutting or even complex joinery. Of course, some custom cabinets may include these things, but constructing high-quality and attractive cabinets is something that DIYers with moderate skills can handle. Building cabinets isn't hard. However, it's essential to take your time, at least on the first few, to get the hang of it. </p></div>

Q: What is the least expensive material for shelves?

• <div><p>If you&rsquo;re on a tight budget, the least expensive material you can buy for DIY closet shelves is chipboard, a.k.a. particle board. This inexpensive material is made from a pulp of sawdust, resin, and glue that&rsquo;s pressed together under high temperature and pressure. As you can imagine, it&rsquo;s not very sturdy and might buckle under your blue jean collection, so you should only use it if you&rsquo;re storing very light items. </p></div>

Q: What is the most common cabinet overlay size?

• <div><p>The most common cabinet overlay size is &frac12; inch for a partial overlay or 1 &frac14; inch for a full overlay.</p></div>

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Reviewed in February 2018
Fairfield Woodworks did a fantastic job of building my custom kitchen cabinets. They are absolutely beautiful! The cabinets are a much better quality than the ones from big box stores; and surprisingly, they are very comparable in price. The cabinets are built to fit the space and no fillers are...
FAIRFIELD WOODWORKS
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Reviewed in June 2016
Fabulous service. They respond when you contact them. They show up, when they say they will. Workmanship is superb.
HOMAN INTERIORS
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Reviewed in March 2014
Everything went great, from the friendly greeting to the professional help with cabinet selection, color and door styles. All wood construction at a fair price.
RICKS PARK 'N SAVE
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Reviewed in June 2013
He's very nice. I liked having him around, I wasn't nervous even though I live alone. He was very quiet and listened to me.
Keith Wertz Construction
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Reviewed in July 2014
We are preparing for an appraisal for a home mortgage. We were told the doors and drawers would take 3-4 days to refinish. Multiple phone calls were made to Taylor Made and it tooks days to get a response. Three weeks later the cabinet doors are returned and refused. They were not dry. Some were...
TAYLOR MADE COUNTERTOPS
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Reviewed in February 2013
The designer Aaron Mauk was very easy to work with. During the project, we were unhappy with the fact that we had trouble getting someone to oversee the work being performed. It seemed that some things fell through the crack and communication was off. Overall, we were happy with the final...
KNAPKE CABINETS INC
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Reviewed in August 2013
They're awesome. I know that they do number of things. They're very handy. I've known Ken Parkins for years, so when they started up the company, I pretty much decided to work with them because I was familiar with what he does as far as inside or outside work, laying down concretes and that he's...
Blackhawk Construction
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Reviewed in August 2011
Yikes. It took 4 months to complete this project. It was apparent that the company scheduled far more work/jobs than they were able to complete on a timely fashion. When the wood for the flooring was delivered (first step in the process), we were told they would come back in 5-7 days to start...
OEN KITCHEN & BATH SHOWROOM
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Reviewed in June 2015
Overall it did not go well. 1. The new cabinet he made for the kitchen does not match up to the existing cabinetry, it is not a flush fit and I can see wood in the back. Additoinally, the caulking work is not very good. It seems to be cracking and falling out. It is a yellowish color, so...
Custom Wood Design
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Reviewed in November 2008
No written estimate from the beginning (only verbal), my mistake. Final cost was about 2x what was said to us "may" cost. However, the final cost was still within high market value. (IMO). My lesson, NEVER NEVER again will I have home repairs done without a written estimate. Besides the obvious...
ROBERT HARVEY BUILDER
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