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

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 i. Read more... Abstract: 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 i Content: Intro Title Contents Dedication Ackowledgements What You Can Learn From This Book Introduction Chapter 1: Inspiration Gallery Chapter 2: Stock Cabinet Kitchen Transformations Manhattan Makeover A Complete Update Chapter 3: Lessons In Design Likes and Dislikes Budget 14 Ways to Save Money Work Triangle Kitchen Layout Universal Design Chapter 4: All About Cabinets Three Categories of Cabinets Materials Pricing Face Frame vs. Frameless What to Look for in Cabinets Door and Drawer Styles Door and Drawer Fronts Standard Cabinet Dimensions Special Cabinets. Getting OrganizedChapter 5: Tear Out & Construction Danger: Lead Paint Tear Out Soffits Ceilings Order of Work Chapter 6: Cabinet Installation Tools Finding Level The First Cabinet Leveling the First Cabinet Adding Cabinets Filling Voids Base Cabinets Altering Base Cabinets Crown Molding Handles and Pulls Chapter 7: Countertops Pricing and Pros/Cons Granite and Granite Tile Engineered Stone Ceramic Tile Plastic Laminate Solid Surface Wood Cast Concrete Stainless Steel Countertop Height Countertop and Backsplash Installation Index Copyright. 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. 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 including from tearing out an existing kitchen and preparing it for renovation to installing new cabinets so that they are level and secure.The guide presents 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-to laying out an entire functional kitchen. 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 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.