Transforming Your Kitchen with Stock Cabinetry : Design, Select, and Install for a Custom Look at the Right Price

Design, Select, and Install for a Custom Look at the Right Price. Filled with great advice and lessons from a remodeling pro on how to transform your kitchen affordably using stock cabinets and a well-thought-out plan. Take the stress out of kitchen remodeling with advice on how to plan it, and do it affordably with the help of remodeling pro Jonathan Benson. Presenting fresh ideas and designs for renovating a kitchen without having to hire outside labor, this guide informs aspiring do-it-yourselfers on how to choose the best stock materials-available at home improvement centers-t layout an entire functional kitchen. With full explanations of available materials, such as ceramic, wood, and laminate, this manual also provides ideas on the finishing touches to design an efficient kitchen for the modern family. From tearing out anexisting kitchen and preparing it for renovation to installing new cabinets so that they are level and secure, this guide includes a photo gallery featuring commentary and case studies from those who have been through the process. Including bonus restaurant lessons from a pro-such as how to work on granite and clean stainless steel-this kitchen transformation guide is both modern and accessible to those on a budget. Author Bio: Jonathan Benson is a professional furniture maker and the author of Woodworker's Guide to Bending Wood and Woodworker's Guide to Veneer and Inlay. He lives in Des Moines, Iowa. Author and cabinetmaker Jonathan Benson shows how to transform a kitchen using money-saving stock cabinetry and a well-thought-out plan. This book will arm the do-it-yourselfer with everything they need to know about cabinet shopping and installation, the pros and cons of various countertop materials, and how to live within a construction zone. The author's wife, Sherry Benson, a former executive chef, adds a unique touch to the book with tips for creating an organzied and efficient kitchen that any cook would be proud of