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We recently hired KWIK Kabinets to restain our cabinets and the front door. The service provided was excellent and our cabinets look as good as new. They were very prompt to come back and do some touch up as needed. Communication was great and they were always on time. Highly recommended!

-Scottsdale home owner

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Currently, we are part of the AZ Contracting Group, LLC Family We are General Contractors We specialize in remodeling. We use the name KWIK KABINETS as a trade and marketing name because it fits our profile. We do cabinets KWIK !!!

We make your kitchen look new and wonderful!!! We specialize in Cabinet Make-overs! So whats in a name? KWIK because we are able to refinish most kitchens in one or two days. While other cabinet re-finishers take weeks to work on a job, we focus on one job YOURS until its complete. We have a unique and simple way to accomplish this task, but this our guarantee to youwe will complete the job on time and on budget.

Many of our clients are finding it is very economical to get brand new doors and brand new drawers. This option usually includes new soft close hinges, new hardware and updated trim veneers and moldings. We can get you a brand new look without the hassle of tearing your kitchen apart. This can be done at a fraction of the cost of new cabinets. Much of this web page talks about cabinet refinishingbut this new door option is becoming MORE and MORE exciting and popular. NEW CABINETS at a price you can live with. Get the color and style you want You can never feel sorry about getting precisely what you desire. PLUS we have financing!!!

When you buy a car or a house you get what you want shouldnt you have the dream kitchen that is the envy of the neighborhood?

Our most economical way of updating your cabinets is to refinish the existing ones. If they are in fairly good shape and have not been painted with wall paint we can make them look new again. Below are sample of some of the jobs we have done. Our Home Office is in Arizona so if you live near us you can visit our showroom and shop at 732 West Commerce Gilbert, AZ 85233. Just let us know when your coming and well show you around. You can see samples and watch in person our processes. Outside of Arizona your local rep can come by and show you samples and discuss your project with you!

BEFORE - Most of the people considering refinishing their cabinets have oak cabinets like these - sometimes called honey oak or golden oak these cabinets are perfectly good , just a little worn, dried out looking and out of style.We take these cabinets and enhance them and bring them back to life. We can either make them have a solid finish that is completely uniform like a high quality, painted piece of furniture or more of a traditional wood stained look. Both techniques produce wonderful results.

AFTER - This is a sample of a restaining technique called shading. The cabinets now have an updated look thats fresh and beautiful. This job took only 1 1/2 days and it was a total transformation. The Customer was very happy. Notice how these cabinets look stained and still have the variation that gives the cabinet the appearance of real wood. The color is a medium dark walnut.

BEFORE - The people owned a home with expensive distressed cabinets -and they about ruined these cabinets by trying to do the job themselves they wanted a rich looking walnut color with lighter highlights here they stripped the doors down to bare wood and gave up.

AFTER -We were able to transform this challenging situation into a beautiful cabinet job. This home was a custom, high-end home in the Pinnacle Peak Area. The customers were amazed and grateful to put this do it your self job behind them.

BEFORE Worn, dried out birch (click on picture to enlarge)

AFTER ESPRESSO Our Most Popular Color (click on picture to enlarge)

BEFORE Oak Heavy, Rough Grain before we added crown molding Click to enlarge

AFTER White (Swiss Coffee) Notice new crown molding Click to enlarge

BEFORE Ugly Oak Heavy, Rough Grain

AFTER Very Popular RUB Through Click here for more Pics Black or Espresso

BEFORE Ugly Oak Heavy, Rough Grain

AFTER Medium Dark Walnut

BEFORE Not Sure What This Was

AFTER Dark Espresso

AFTER Medium Brown Our color is perfect brown

BEFORE White Washed Oak Rough Grain

AFTER Softer Grain White Swiss Coffee

SOLID STYLE Smooth and UniformMany people like the solid look this is a technique that produces a smooth, uniform appearance much like a fine piece of painted furniture. Still, we do not use paint. Paint looks cheap. Furniture grade lacquer looks rich.

MOST POPULAR Dark Espresso with highlights This coffee bean color has been a recent favorite and is popular in homes that are being upgraded or remodeled. This is a shading technique and not a solid style. To See Dark Espresso with no highlights(solid) click here

WHITE This is very popular and never goes out of style. About 25% of out clients want white cabinets or slightly off-white shades. This is often used to brighten kitchen up a bit. This is a solid smooth finish. Beautiful.

Another shading job. Originally honey/golden colored. The customer wanted the cabinets to match their furniture in a shaded mahogany color.

Antiqued WHITE This is a premium finish and costs a little more. There are extra steps involved. Many people like this look. This is on maple and is a bit more uniform than on oak. The entire surface is glazed then wiped off leaving traces on surface and in cracks. Clear coat applied at end. watch video

SOLID COLORS are getting more popular and coming back in style. Here is a cabinet refinished in Library Pewter by Sherwin Williams. You can pick and color you want! see Sherwin Williams Colors

STEP 1 Pick a basic color scheme from the basic color scheme page and decide if you want it gloss, semi gloss or satin most people want satin. When we start the job we will make a sample board for you before the project starts. So you get what you want. If you are still unsure you can call us and discuss your options.

STEP 2 Count all the cabinet doors that you would like to have refinished. This helps us to determine the scope of the job and establish pricing. Count all doors big and small also the drawers.

STEP 3 Contact us with questions and we will give you a price right over the phone. Click for Nearest Affiliate To you We also need to know what type of cabinets you have. Oak has a texture that tends to be a little rough most other woods or laminates are smooth and have less grain. If you are still just kicking tires and are wondering about price, thats OKcheck out our cost estimator. We will answer any of your questions we are easy to talk to but if you feel more comfortable using our on-line form click the easy button.

KWIK KABINETS proudly serves the valley of the sun. Even though we are located in the east valley of Phoenix, AZwe now have customers in the following cities: Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Queen Creek, Phoenix, Maricopa, Scottsdale, Peoria, Buckeye, Gold Canyon, Ahwatukee, Tempe, Glendale and others. Sometimes we will go to Tucson and Case Grande. Recently we added the central valley of California and parts of Utah and Nevada. Toll Free : 1-888-546-0890.

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Below are key cabinet refacing terms and descriptions that will help you understand the cabinet refacing or cabinet refinishing work you're having done.

base cabinet Cabinets that are usually under the countertops and sit on the floor.

Also known as: sink base cabinet, kitchen base cabinets, kitchen base cabinet, corner sink base cabinet, bathroom base cabinet, base cabinets, kitchen sink base cabinet, base cabinet organizers, kitchen base cabinets with drawers, bathroom vanity base cabinets

bathroom cabinet refacing The process of removing and discarding bathroom cabinet doors and drawer fronts with new ones. Refacing a bathroom can be done in one day.

Also known as: cabinet reface, refacing bathroom cabinets, bathroom cabinet doors, bathroom cabinet, laminate cabinet refacing, bathroom cabinets, cabinet resurfacing, cabinet refinishing, cabinets refacing, bathroom vanity cabinets, reface cabinets

cabinet refacing materials The materials you will need to reface your cabinets, that can include veneering tools: a veneer smoothing blade to press the veneer flat without bubbles, a veneer saw to get good straight cuts with no splinters, a veneer edge band iron to stick edge band down tight, and a veneer edge trimmer in single or double edge.

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cabinet resurfacing To cover cabinets with a new surface.

Also known as: cabinet refacing, kitchen cabinet refacing, refacing kitchen cabinets, kitchen cabinets resurfacing, resurfacing cabinets, cabinets refacing, kitchen cabinet resurfacing, kitchen cabinet resurface, restaining kitchen cabinets,

concealed hinge A hinge that is attached on the inside of the cabinet door so that it is unseen

Also known as: concealed hinges, concealed hinges for cabinets, semi concealed hinge, concealed door hinge, concealed door hinges, grass hinges, concealed door hinges, inset cabinet hinges, concealed hinges cabinets, hinges concealed

custom cabinetry This style of cabinetry offers the most options for style and design. You will find multiple choices for wood type, shape, size, glaze, finish, hardware, frame style and others as well; however, this the most costly in cabinetry.

dove tail A very effective way to join two pieces of wood at a right angle. It does not require screws. The male side of the board has multiple pins cut into it. The female board has a series of tails. The two are joined in an interlocking fashion.

Also known as: dovetail joints, dovetail jig, dovetails, dove tail drawers, dovetail jigs, dovetail router bits, dovetailing, dove tail saw, dovetail joint, dovetail jointer, dove tailed, dovetail joinery, dovetail plane, dove tails, dove tail jig, sliding dovetails, dovetailing

drawer face Front panel of the drawer where you attach the handle.

Also known as: premade drawers, drawer faces, face frame drawer slides, cabinet drawer faces, drawer fronts, drawer guides, drawer front, customer drawers, tool drawers, drawer glides, drawer rails, drawer front adjuster

engineered wood Wood that is not natural wood, but has been enhanced for better structural purposes. It is also created from leftovers from different types of wood, so it is environmentally friendly. Some examples of engineered wood would be particle board or fiberboard (MDF).

Also known as: engineered wood flooring, engineered wood floors, engineering wood flooring, engineered wood products, laminated engineered wood, wood flooring, engineered hardwood, engineered hardwood floors, wide plank flooring

face frame The outer frame that is attached to the front side at the top, bottom and side of the box of the cabinet. The face frame will improve the overall stability of the box.

Also known as: face frame hinges, face frame table, cabinet face frame, face frame cabinet, face frames, face frame cabinets, face frame jig, frameless kitchen cabinets, face frame cabinet construction, face frame overlay hinges, face frame screws, face frame construction

finish The last layer applied to the surface to lock in the color and protect. This protection will help keep the cabinet's overall beauty and will protect from sun damage and other wear.

Also known as: future floor finish, surface finish, matte finish, wood finish, quantum finish, polyurethane finish, faux finish, lacquer finish, finish carpentry

flat panel This can be a drawer or a door where the center part of the panel is indented or is recessed. A recessed look could have multiple shapes and styles.

Also known as: flat panel cabinet doors, flat panel cabinets, flat panel kitchen cabinets, flat screen cabinet, raised panel cabinet, flat panel doors, panel cabinet doors, raised panel cabinets

framed cabinets A standard cabinet design styles that incorporates a frame around the front of the box of the cabinet. Framed cabinets are the most common design and also the most sturdy design.

Also known as: framed medicine cabinets, face frame cabinets, framed medicine cabinet, wood framed medicine cabinets, face frame cabinet construction, wood frame medicine cabinet, framed kitchen cabinets, European cabinets, face framed cabinets, kitchen cabinets, frameless kitchen cabinets, aluminum cabinet door frames, cabinet door frame, frame kitchen cabinet, cabinetry

frameless cabinets These cabinets are also called European style cabinets. There are no obstructions on the front side of the box of the cabinet which allows greater room for storage. Usually these need full overlay cabinet doors to cover the edges of the box of the cabinet.

Also known as: frameless cabinet frameless kitchen cabinets, frameless medicine cabinets, semi custom cabinets, frameless cabinet hinges, frameless cabinet doors

full inset Doors and drawers which are planned to fit in the inside lines of the face frame opening. The outside edges of the doors and drawers will be flush with the frame edges.

glaze Glazes are used to coat cabinets to provide a level of unique style. They come in a variety of colors and finish types. These glazes used to change the appearance of the wood material. They also enhance the wood's natural properties.

Also known as: kitchen cabinet glazing, glazed kitchen cabinets, cabinet glaze colors, glazed cabinets, cabinet glaze finish, glazing kitchen cabinets, cabinet glazing, glazing cabinets, glazed cabinet finishes, glaze kitchen cabinets, painting kitchen cabinets glaze, kitchen cabinet glazing techniques

kitchen cabinet refacing The process of replacing kitchen cabinet doors and drawer fronts with new ones. After this, the cabinet fronts and end pieces are refinished to match the new pieces.

Also known as: kitchen cabinets refacing, refacing kitchen cabinets, kitchen cabinets, reface kitchen cabinets, how to reface kitchen cabinets, resurfacing kitchen cabinets, kitchen refacing, refaced kitchen cabinets, kitchen cabinet refacing supplies, kitchen refacing materials

MDF (medium density fiberboard) MDF is an acronym for Medium Density Fiberboard. This manufactured wood product is made from tiny wood particles along with a bonding agent like glue or resin. MDF is easier to shape than particle board (made of larger wood particles. MDF is the core material of the cabinet and can be covered with laminate, melamine, or thermofoil.

Also known as: mdf board, medium density fiberboard, mdf board, mdf sheet, mdf mouldings, lamintated mdf, mdf wood, mdf material, particle board, mdf door, mdf panel, veneer mdf, mdf panels

overlay This word describes the amount of face frame that is covered by the front of a drawer or door.

partial overlay Doors and drawers will cover just a part of the overall frame. It is a good idea to highlight the outer frame of the box of the cabinet since it will be visible when the doors and drawers are closed.

particle board A wood product that is manufactured and is composed of small pieces of wood bonded together using glue or resin. This is the least expensive answer for the core of a cabinet. It is of the lowest quality when you compare it to plywood or MDF.

Also known as: particle board cabinets, mdf particle board, painting particle board, plywood, mdf board, high density particle board, veneer particle board, particle board shelving, hardwood plywood, exterior plywood, types of plywood

refacing Refacing is to repair or renew the face of something (ie. the face of a wall, the face of cabinetry, the face of cabinet doors, etc.)

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refacing cabinet doors Refacing cabinet doors can range from repainting the doors to stripping and refinishing the cabinet doors to replacing with new doors.

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refacing cabinets Refacing can range from simply repainting current cabinets and the drawer fronts. It can also include updating the hardware and/or stripping the cabinet doors and applying veneer or any other decorative features. Refacing can mean that you completely replace the cabinet doors with a new style and new materials.

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refinishing cabinets To put a new finish on cabinets

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refinish kitchen cabinets The process of putting a new finish on kitchen cabinets.

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replacement cabinet doors The replacement of cabinet doors with new doors or refinished doors.

Also known as: replacement kitchen cabinet doors, replace cabinet doors, kitchen cabinet doors, replacing cabinet doors, cabinet door replacement, cabinet door, mdf cabinet, cabinets doors, new cabinet doors, replacement cabinet door, refacing cabinet doors, laminate cabinet doors, kitchen cabinet door replacements, kitchen cabinets replacement doors, kitchen cabinet doors replacement, replacement cabinet door fronts, replacing kitchen cabinet doors, cabinet doors, replace kitchen cabinet doors, glass front cabinet doors, cabinet refacing doors

semi-custom cabinets Cabinets that are one step below custom cabinets as far as price and the number of options. These are factory made instead of being made by a specific cabinet maker. Because of the advances in cabinet manufacturing technology, there are still a wide variety of options when selecting your cabinet style, size, shape, etc.

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stock cabinets Cabinets that are the most affordable type. These are usually found in places like Home Depot and Lowe's. They are pre-made so there aren't as many choices as far as size, design etc. Stock cabinets are usually made of wood veneer or a laminate material.

Also known as: in stock cabinets, in stock kitchen cabinets, kitchen cabinets, bathroom cabinets, kitchen stock cabinets, stock kitchen cabinets, stock kitchen cabinet, stock bathroom cabinets, all wood cabinetry, kitchen cabinet doors, unfinished kitchen cabinets, premade kitchen cabinets, overstock kitchen cabinets, cabinetry

thermofoil A cabinet material that is made from heat fusing thin layers of PVC to a substrate. This is easy to clean, durable and also smoother than paint.

Also known as: thermofoil cabinets, thermofoil, cabinet, thermofoil cabinet doors, thermofoil kitchen cabinets, white thermofoil cabinets, all wood cabinetry, reface cabinets, cabinet faces, European cabinets, kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, thermofoil laminate, cabinet refacing, modern kitchen cabinets

veneer This consists of strips of wood that are adhered to a substrate (i.e. particle board or MDF). The advantage of using wood veneer is that you can choose from the highest quality cuts of wood because you are not relying on its ability to support the overall cabinet. It is the outer layer and is used to add style and beauty to the cabinet.

Also known as: veneer supplies, oak veneer, wood veneer suppliers, wood veneer sheets, birch veneer, wood veneer, exotic wood veneer, veneer wood sheets, wood veneer panels, veneer wood, wood veneers suppliers, wood veneer paper, walnut burl veneer, quilted maple veneer, hardwood veneer, maple veneer, pine veneer, bamboo veneer sheets, plywood veneer, veneering, real wood veneer, pressure sensitive veneer, ash veneer

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Kitchen Saver Custom Cabinet Renewal

The kitchen is the heart of your home. It experiences a lot of use, and your cabinets are no exception. Kitchen Saver can give you the kitchen youve always wanted by using our Custom Cabinet Renewal process, a faster, more valuable option to kitchen remodeling.

Kitchen Saver isnt an ordinary cabinet refacing business; our exclusive kitchen upgrading process known as Custom Cabinet Renewal makes us an industry leader and innovator. Traditional kitchen companies can only reface or install new cabinets. Kitchen Saver goes beyond to provide you with a semi-custom combination approach, offering traditional cabinet refacing, new cabinets, organization accessories, electrical and plumbing modifications, and countertop upgrades. With Custom Cabinet Renewal, you receive the quality of a major kitchen remodel for the price and efficiency of cabinet refacing, without the mess or the hassle.

Lets break it down. There are 3 things you need to know about Kitchen Saver:

Kitchen Saver can transform your kitchen in as little as 3 days and save you money by using and improving your existing cabinets and enhancing the functionality of your space. Every project is installed by 10 year warranty that covers parts and labor. Being in business for 30 years, we have successfully completed over 20,000 installations and our list of satisfied customers continues to grow. Kitchen Saver will exceed your expectations with superior quality and value you will have to see to believe. Prepare to be impressed!

Kitchen Saver Custom Cabinet Renewal is just one of your options. Take a look at the others and decide for yourself which one is right for you.

See below for a detailed explanation of your kitchen options.

Traditional cabinet refacing, also known as kitchen refacing, has been the project of choice of people who are looking to improve the look of their kitchen quickly and easily without the mess and inconvenience of a 3-5 week remodeling project. Cabinet refacing leaves your cabinet boxes in place and replaces your doors and drawer fronts while covering the fronts and sides of your cabinets with a matching veneer. The bottoms and tops of the cabinets are not covered. Drawer boxes and glides usually remain original and in-cabinet storage solutions are not addressed. Countertops may or may not be available.

The ideal customer for a traditional refacing project is someone who wants to make their kitchen look like new but is not concerned with it working like new. The quality varies, with thermofoil being used in many lower cost projects. Expect a 1-5 year warranty on the materials.

Before the Kitchen Saver Renewal process, cabinet replacement was the only option for people looking to make their kitchen look and work like new; traditional cabinet refacing only took care of the first. In this process, existing cabinets are completely removed and new cabinets are installed. Changing the layout is often not possible since the placement of kitchen cabinets is primarily dictated by the arrangement of the kitchen walls, windows, openings, and existing utilities like water and gas lines. Additional cabinets may be added if space permits. Cabinet replacement takes more time than most people expectanywhere from 10 days to 3 weeks. This is because of the numerous trades involved in the completion of the project and the challenges of scheduling. Most likely, a general contractor will take care of hiring the subcontractors: electricians, plumbers, demolition laborers, cabinet installer, and countertop installers.

It is important to note that with cabinet replacement, additional work that is not anticipated may be required. Its not uncommon to budget 20%-30% over the contracted price for such items as electrical and plumbing upgrades required by the building inspector, along with the replacement of flooring where the new cabinets do no match the footprint of the original cabinets. The quality of replacement cabinets varies greatly. The most commonly used cabinets are constructed with particle board and come with a 1-5 year warranty. Most consumers want something better, but quality cabinets can as much as double the cost, making the project unaffordable.

On the other end of the spectrum from cabinet refacing is a major kitchen remodel. This is the preferred option of those who want the complete freedom to design their kitchen without the limitations of the existing space. Major kitchen remodeling involves changing the layout of the kitchen by building additions or moving walls, as well as moving utilities such as water, gas and electrical.

For those people with an unlimited budget, a major remodel is a great option and can result in a striking showpiece kitchen like you may have seen in kitchen magazines or on HGTV. Expect to be without the use of your kitchen for 1 to 2 months or more.

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Silestone matches most any type of interior design, from exotic and mysterious to a classic look. Silestone, while easy to use with most any decor, is also extremely durable and easy to take care of. It is a high quality composite countertop material made of mostly quartz and a tough as nails polymer that makes Silestone extremely sturdy.

What is the drawback?

Once your friends and neighbors see your Silestone tops, everyone will want to have silestone counters throughout their homes. Silestone is technologically advanced quartz composite that is built to be pleasing to the eyes and to last for many, many years. This means, when choosing Silestone, that is hardness, density and toughness can be relied upon.

Silestone is perfect for use in commercial and personal buildings; that it is sturdy and durable. Silestone is designed so that it is easier to use, mold and install so that there is less waste in the installation process, meaning less cost.

There are many benefits to Silestone, including:

*40 different colors

*Durability

*Scratch resistant

*Acid resistance

*Low maintenance

*Easy to clean

*15 year guarantee

*Hygienic

*Not porous

*Less installation waste

Visit Fairfax Marble whether you are looking for a natural stone countertop such as granite, marble, soapstone, travertine, onyx, or you are looking for something entirely different such as cambria, caesarstone, or zodiaq. Lastly, Fairfax Marble is even able to provide the kitchen or bathroom sink for your project.

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Countryside Roofing, Siding and Windows was founded in 1973. We have been providing the Chicagoland with roofing services for over 40 years. We always strive to provide excellent customer service and quality products at affordable prices. If you are looking to get a free estimate on a roof installation just fill out our simple estimate form.

With each project, we take a consultative approach to provide solutions for home owners. Our reputation for quality has become so well known that over 60% of our new customers are referrals. We take great pride in our extensive experience and look forward to earning your business.

Roofing is the foundation of our services. Countryside provides roofing services for the Chicago area. The project begins with the analysis of the existing roof. What are the strengths and weaknesses of the roof? Focused on quality, our solution based recommendations will not only meet but exceed the local building

There is a large variety of siding products on the market today. All of these products are warranty backed and of the best quality with design flexibility requiring low maintenance that will increase the value of your home. Within each of these categories there are several siding options to be

As the cost of energy continues to rise, the quality and condition of your windows will play a major role in gas and electric bills. We install wood and vinyl windows. The window products on the market today are far more advanced than the windows manufactured 10-15 years ago.

Roofing and siding storm damage seems to be more common and severe. The most common forms of storm damage are hail, wind and lightning strikes. Insurance companies cover all of the types of storm damage.

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This makes it all the more significant that all cabinet contractors in Fairfax County VA who bear The Prime Buyer's Report-TOP 10 symbol have been cleared by our research staff as passing all the requirements for Prime Buyer's Report-TOP 10 status such as survey phone calls to previous customers to verify high satisfaction, good complaint record, verified state license, verified liability and workers comp insurance for your protection, only employees legal to work in the U.S., and more.

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Refacing is a common strategy for cutting down costs on kitchen remodeling, but is it worth getting cheap kitchen cabinets this way?

Replacing vs. Refacing: Whats the Difference?

Refacing is pretty simple. All you have to do is replace the doors on your cabinets, along with the outward faces that frame the doors. This is normally done with a wood or plastic veneer. Replacing cabinets means that you gut out your entire cabinet system and replace them with something entirely new. You can do both with expensive or cheap kitchen cabinet options, and whatever you choose depends on your situation and preferences.

Design

Replacing your cabinets basically gives you a blank slate for your kitchen. If you had a lousy cabinet layout before, you can change this by ordering whatever size or shape of cabinets you would like. If you like the current layout of your kitchen, you can reface the cabinets with the following three finishes: plastic laminate, rigid thermafoil (RTF), and wood veneer. RTF uses medium density fiberboard overlaid with vinyl foil. These vinyl designs can mock real wood, or you can get white cabinets for a white kitchen. All of these refacing options are either adhered or nailed onto the original surfaces. Both come in a wide variety of options, but you can obviously do even more with your kitchen if you decide to replace. For example, you can add in a kitchen island with seating.

Time

Cabinet refacing and replacing are commonly done by professional craftsmen. It normally includes removing doors and cabinet fronts, roughening up the old surface, and nailing or gluing on the new surface. For a standard-sized kitchen, this can take up to four days. Whats great about refacing is that you can still access your kitchen during this time. Replacing cabinets takes far longer. You will need to wait for your new cabinets to arrive. You dont necessarily have to pack away your kitchen for refacing, but if you plan to replace your cabinets, youll need to do so. Replacing your cabinets can take two weeks or more.

Cost

Refacing can cost as low as $1,000 for a standard kitchen if you choose a vinyl covering. Most people spend about $6,000 to reface their cabinets with a mid-range quality wood species. Unless you score discount cabinets, doing a custom replacement can cost as much as $20,000. Some refacing can be more expensive than replacing. For example, ordering a ready-to-assemble (RTA) cabinet set with a mid-range wood quality would be less expensive than refacing with super high quality rosewood veneer. RTA cabinets are a great way to get cheap kitchen cabinets without sacrificing the wood quality.

Get brand new discount cabinets from our online RTA cabinet catalog. Visit our website to take a look at all of your options.

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The fire trucks may be gone but without proper immediate response, the real damage and the costs are just beginning. To return your residential or commercial property to its pre-loss condition requires professional restoration. This is not the job for a do-it-yourself property owner.

For results you can have confidence in, the IICRC recommends hiring a certified restoration firm. Restoration to a property can be complex. Proper smoke and odor removal are tasks that require technicians certified in these specific areas.

When selecting a certified restoration firm several factors must be considered:

In the wake of a fire that has covered homes with smoke and ash, its important to begin clean up as soon as possible in order to prevent permanent damage or discoloration from soot residue. The IICRC provides the following tips for fire victims facing clean up:

Professional restoration technicians know that damage increases and restoration costs escalate the longer neutralization, corrosion control and cleaning is delayed. When homeowners prolong the restoration of their home, they extend the effects brought on by the smoke exposure. The following is a timeline of the effects of fire and smoke on a home.

Within Minutes: Acid soot residues cause plastics to yellow; small appliances located close to the source of combustion discolor; highly porous materials (marble, alabaster) discolor permanently.

Within Hours: Acid residues stain grout in bathrooms; fiberglass bath fixtures may yellow; uncoated metals tarnish, counter tops may yellow; finishes on appliances, particularly refrigerators, may yellow; furniture finishes may discolor.

Within Days: In time, acid residues cause painted walls to yellow permanently; metal corrodes, pits and rusts; wood furniture requires refinishing; vinyl flooring requires refinishing or replacement; clothing becomes soot stained; upholstery stains permanently.

Within Weeks: Restoration costs escalate tremendously. Synthetic carpet fibers may yellow or discolor permanently; silver plate is corroded permanently; glass, crystal, china may require replacement due to severe etching and pitting caused by prolonged exposure to acid soot residues.

Cleaning up soot residue must be done as quickly as possible. During combustion, soot residue and volatile vapors are carried by rising and expanding air to surfaces throughout a structure, and are deposited. This process occurs repeatedly until combustion ends, with soot residue building up on surfaces layer by layer. By the time restoration technicians arrive, lacquer-like soot residue may be quite difficult to dissolve and remove.

In addition to removing residue, ridding your home of its smoky odor is necessary. Professionals use this four-step process to remove odors:

Understanding the effects of a fire can help homeowners evaluate the damage to their home. By learning more about residue clean-up and deodorization after a fire, you can minimize the need for costly repair. Fire and smoke restoration experts can help you return your home and furnishings to a pre-loss condition.

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By OHJ Editorial Staff

Masonry by Jacob Arndt, Preservation Consultant, Architectural Stone Carver

1. Know your maintenance cycles. Most buildings need tuckpointing maintenance every 50 to 60 years.

2. Match the mortar. New mortar should match as closely as possible in color, consistency, and elevation. Using too much Portland cement in the mix creates hard mortars, which can damage old buildings.

3. Never grind out joints. Only deteriorated mortar should be removed. If someone tells you otherwise, run.

4. Never use sealers. Sealers trap moisture, compounding problems during freeze/thaw cycles.

5. Replace in kind. Damaged masonry units should be replaced whole or via Dutchmen of the same material. Voids filled with putty don't last.

Radiators by Dan Holohan, Author, The Lost Art of Steam Heating

6. Don't throttle a one-pipe steam radiator. The steam and condensate have to share that confined space. Keep the valve either fully open or fully closed to avoid water hammering and squirting air vents.

7. Create a perfect pitch. One-pipe steam radiators must pitch toward the supply valve. Use two checkers under radiator feetthey're the perfect shape and size.

8. Gain control. Thermostatic radiator valves are a great way to zone any radiator and save fuel. Hot-water and two-pipe steam radiators get them on the supply side; one-pipe steam radiators get them between the radiator and the air vent.

9. Get a great finish. Pros agree that sandblasting followed by powder coating gives the best, long-lasting, non-sticky finishbut don't try this at home.

10. Don't worry about fires. Even with steam heat, a radiator gets only about half as hot as the temperature needed to kindle paper, so you can rest easy.

Woodworking by Robert Adam, Founder and Senior Advisor, Preservation Carpentry Department, North Bennet Street School

11. Use heartwood. Heartwood is always the most disease-resistant. Sapwood of most species should never be used.

12. Rift or quarter-grain cuts are best. These cuts are the most stable. Flat grain often expands and contracts seasonally at twice the rate of quartered stock.

13. Install plain sawn lumber with the heart side up. Flat lumber will wear better with the heart facing up. If there's cupping, the edges will stay flat, and only the center will hump slightly.

14. Learn to use hand tools. Most historic woodwork was produced by hand tools, and most machine-made millwork (late 19th century and after) was installed with them. Historic woodwork finishes produced with hand planes can't be reproduced by modern machines like sanders.

15. Use traditional joinery. Component repairs should be made using traditional joinery instead of non-historic methods like a wholesale epoxy casting of a missing part.

Plaster by Noelle Lord, Preservation Consultant, OHJ Contributing Editor

16. Save it. Original plaster is a key historic element of any old house. Removing it, especially to replace it with inferior drywall, significantly changes the historic appearance and value of your home.

17. Don't use buttons. Plaster that has detached from its substrate (lath) needs to be held back in place to be saved, but plaster buttons can further crush plaster, and they create a surface bump that must be skimmed over to blend in. Glue-injection reattachment is a more secure option.

18. Fill in the cracks. Taping over cracks rarely works and is usually unsightly. Dig out cracks in a V-notch fashion and infill with plaster or setting compound for a longer-lasting, more invisible repair.

19. Match up repairs. A like-and-kind mix is preferable, but mixing modern gypsum plasters with traditional materials like lime putty and hair offers a faster solution that will still blend in well. Coarse plaster (like Structolite) best mimics the oldest plasters, while finish plasters create smooth surfaces befitting later eras.

20. Practice first. Try your plaster mix and trowel technique out in an inconspicuous area or on a board before tackling a high-visibility repair.

Slate Roofing by Joseph Jenkins, Author, The Slate Roof Bible

21. Identify your slate. To correctly care for your slate roof, find out what type of slate it is. Just as you can't repair a Chevy with Ford parts, you should never use New York red slate on a Pennsylvania gray slate roof.

22. Understand your roof's longevity. If your roof only has 100 years of longevity and is 95 years old, it's not worth sinking money into. But a roof with 200 years of longevity that's 75 years old is a young roof that should be highly valued and properly maintained.

23. Inspect your roof regularly. At least once a year, walk around your house (use binoculars if necessary) and look at your roof. If you see missing, broken, or sliding slates, or flashing that looks suspect, call your slater.

24. Shop around for quality. Good slaters are out there, but you have to look for them. It's worth the effort to have someone who truly knows what he's doing.

25. Educate yourself. There are many slate roofing resource materials available to the public online. Take some time to review, read, watch, and learn. Your best defense against an unscrupulous contractorand damage to your roofis knowledge.

Windows by John Leeke, Preservation Consultant, OHJ Contributing Editor

26. Save your wood windows. Thirty percent of windows being replaced are less than 10 years oldplastic parts fail and can't be repaired, seals fail on insulating glass units, or the glass fogs up. Your original wood windows have lasted a century or more; they can last another.

27. Each window is different. Consider individual window needs. You might carefully restore the house's front windows and add interior air panels seasonally, add weatherstripping and exterior storms to side windows, and replace the rotting windows out back. And some windows may need nothing at all.

28. Old windows can be energy efficient. Adding weatherstripping and keeping up storms can make original windows as energy-efficient as replacements. Interior air panels and curtains or roller shades also add comfort and boost energy savings.

29. Maintenance lasts. Simple maintenance and minor repairs will pull your windows through another decade or two. Complete refurbishing will set them up for the rest of this century.

30. Enjoy your old windows. Their original molding profiles and old wavy glass provide authentic character that is not easily recreated.

Hardware By Terri Hartman, Manager, Liz's Antique Hardware

31. Clean gently. To clean dirt and general gunk from antique hardware, use cleansers (such as Autosol) with natural ingredients.

32. Remove paint carefully. When removing years of paint, be gentle; you don't want to destroy 40 years of patina in the process. A solution of TSP (trisodium phosphate) and water is best. Toxic cleansers can damage finishes.

33. Be patient. It takes time to loosen multiple layers of paint; check on solution-submerged hardware daily. When the paint loosens, rub it off, then finish with a light scour with very fine steel wool (grade 00).

34. Know what you've got. The more specifics you can give about a piece of hardware, the more likely you'll be able to match it. Take measurements (overall and between holes), take pictures, and if it's a lock you're looking for, make sure you know what type of interior mechanism it has. Whenever possible, bring the original item with you to the store or salvage yard.

35. Be flexible. Exact matches can be hard to find, but a close match can be just as good. Differences in drawer pulls can be hidden on a chest, for example, by moving originals to the top and using the near matches at the bottom.

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