Remodeling: June 2007 Monthly archive
Here's a great question posed by the users of the Woodweb forums
Who out there installs uppers first and why? And if you install lowers first, what are your reasons? I always install lowers first and lately the question came up in the shop.
Tags: cabinets
June 25, 2007 | Comments ()
Yes it's possible to completely remodel your kitchen for under $2,000. A graphic designer for IKEA decided to remodel his entire kitchen using only IKEA furniture, fixtures, and appliances. His budget actually came in at $1,400 but he did receive a 15% discount and he knew where to look for the best deals (the clearance table just like Home Depot).
Here are some other folks who make the most out of our favorite Scandinavian retailer.
IKEAHACKER
IKEAFANS
OHIKEA
Positive Fanatics
June 22, 2007 | Comments (1)
Chowhound has opened up the comments to help them decide what type of kitchen countertops they should install during their renovation and the people are talking. We've found some resources that can help with your decision, here and here.
Tags: kitchen countertops
June 20, 2007 | Comments (1)
These pull-out staircase storage drawers are an incredible idea and a feature we can see used in many homes especially those short on space. I doubt they interfere much with under the stair storage since that space is always so tight and difficult to properly fill.
June 12, 2007 | Comments (2)
Here's a visual how-to for taping drywall joints.
June 11, 2007 | Comments (2)
Our free local fishwrap, AM New York, spotlights a local custom carpenter, Alan Moshe, who quit his day job at a tech-startup and now makes more money and has more business while being his own boss. He attributes his success to the unique needs of New Yorkers and their small spaces that require a custom build of cabinets, entertainment centers, and storage, that can't be found off the shelf.
If you've got a local carpenter that you'd recommend to others, give them a shout out in the comments.
Tags: carpentry
June 4, 2007 | Comments ()
