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» DIY Kitchen Makeover ~ Do-it-Yourself ~ Also see: Refacing Your Cabinets with Veneer
Updating a kitchen can return a staggering 75% to 130% of your invested capital. That’s a great motive for working on your own kitchen, and you can save a bundle by doing it yourself. It can be as simple as adding new hardware or up-to-date organizational products. So, the chore isn’t out of reach for woodworkers and handy men and women with basic carpentry or woodworking skills. Hiring a professional can be expensive. A do-it-yourself job can cut costs by 50% or more! So, aside from your family’s ability to enjoy a newly refurbished kitchen and pleasing the cook in the family, a do-it-yourself kitchen update can save a lot of hard earned cash.
Moldings	Cabinet Refacing	Custom Doors & Drawers	Cabinet Lighting
Determine Your Needs Efficiency should be a top priority in the design of your updated kitchen. Think about any unique storage needs you may have and how you can accommodate them with custom installations. Pantry organizers, lazy suzans, half moon swing outs, glass molding and plate rack dowels can create storage from otherwise empty space.
Drawer Slides	Pantry Pullouts & Storage	Kitchen Organizing and Storage	Knobs & Pulls
Choose Your Updates Whether it's shelving accessories, lighting systems, the addition of split rope topper moldings, lattice panels, brass grilles or glass etchings, you can make your kitchen a place of distinction and efficiency with simple and easy to install extras. You'll be amazed at what you can accomplish with just a few feet of wineglass molding, fluted rosettes, or bun feet, added to your favorite fixtures. Low-voltage lighting, pantry organizers, sink front tray sets, pullout trash bins, appliance garages, and shelf lift mechanisms add convenience and organization to please even the most discriminating kitchen boss. Rockler has a full line of innovative systems that can turn your kitchen into a showcase. Best of all; most are affordable, practical solutions that are quick and easy to install.
Decorative Legs	Bun Feet	Brass Grille	Cabinet Making Books
Custom Projects Complete your own custom kitchen accessory projects. Built-in wine racks above refrigerators, moldings to disguise soffets, and matching appliance garages are popular kitchen accessories that add quick-access storage. Or, a cabinetry display, plate rack, or bookshelf. These projects are not beyond the reach of the average woodworker or handy-man or woman and can be accomplished with basic skills and tools. The possibilities are endless with Rockler's line of hardware, woodworking, and project supplies.
Face Frame Overlay Hinges	Frameless Overlay Hinges	Face Frame Inset Hinges	Frameless Inset Hinges
Updating Your Cabinetry While updating your cabinetry can be as simple as adding new knobs, pulls, and hinges, or adding organizational accessories such as appliance garages and pullout storage bins, it usually involves resurfacing them as well. If you've decided to update your old cabinets instead of buying new ones or making your own, you have three options: Painting your cabinets Refinishing your cabinets Refacing your cabinets Additionally, you'll probably want to update your hardware--handles, hinges, knobs, pulls, etc., and consider adding some organizational and decorative accessories. If your existing cabinet finish is in good shape, new hardware may be all you need to give your kitchen a fresh new look Option 1: Painting Its easy to update a dreary and dim kitchen by merely painting your old cabinets and updating your hardware. Like all painting projects, good preparation work is the key to success. If you're keeping your existing doors, make sure that the new hinges you order will work properly with your cabinet doors. This is a swift and simple update, and requires no construction or other major undertaking. Patience is the key to success. If youre operating on a limited budget, this could be a good option for you. The money you save can be put to good use on new hardware, accessories, and other niceties. Option 2: Refinishing Your Cabinets If you want to maintain the natural wood appearance of your old kitchen cabinets with stain or finish, you will need to strip, restain and refinish them entirely. A wearisome process for sure. To save a lot of time and effort, consider replacing your door and drawer fronts and then refinishing just your cabinet faces to match. Option 3: Refacing Your Cabinets Refacing typically involves replacing your cabinet doors and drawer fronts, and refacing your cabinet faces with veneer, solid wood, or plastic laminate to match. Its easier than you may think and will produce a completely new look. Best of all, refacing doesnt entail any labor intensive or expensive changes to your plumbing, electricity, ceilings, or fans. The entire job can be completed in a few days or weekends, depending upon the size of your kitchen and the types of hardware and accessories you add. With the right combination, you can create a striking new kitchen thats customized to your own needs and specifications. And, you can add thousands of dollars to the value of your home in the process. Hardware Adding new hardware, knobs, pulls, hinges, and accessories is the secret to achieving a stunning appearance to your updated cabinetry, regardless of the option you choose. An almost unlimited number of styles are available to fit your needs. The addition of sparkling new hardware adds the glow that will make your kitchen shine brightly. Youll be amazed at the dramatic new presentation of your newly refurbished kitchen. The style of hinge you choose, however, is dependent upon the style of cabinet you own, so youll want to familiarize yourself with hinge options before proceeding . Significantly enhance the look of your refinished or current cabinetry by adding classy and easy to install accessories and architectural moldings. Friends and family will be astonished at the sensational appearance that you can create in your kitchen with only a few feet of crown molding or dentil molding. If a more exciting presentation is your preference, consider split rope topper molding, fluted and beaded molding with rosettes, or other carvings. And there are lots of awesome accessories to choose from, including pantry slides, corner shelves, drawer organizers, pullout trash bins, and appliance garages. The proper accessories can add a touch of elegance to an otherwise plain and common kitchen space. Remember: Refinishing your kitchen is not a time to be too frugal or thrifty. Pamper yourself, because you cant put a price on comfort.

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