| Home repair in the kitchen can be cheaper | | | | out of your work area. Don't forget to turn |
| than you think if you install your own | | | | off the oven's separate breaker, too. |
| kitchen cabinets and furniture. If you | | | | |
| possess some home repair skills, you can | | | | Before removing your sink, turn off the water |
| easily save thousands in costs. Each cabinet | | | | and check this by turning the faucets on and |
| comes with a guide to assist you through | | | | off. Don't forget the water connection for |
| every step of the job. Just read the guide | | | | the garbage disposal, if you have one. |
| carefully to have a clear understanding of | | | | |
| what is involved. | | | | Using the same layout will make your job |
| | | | easier. Any changes in the layout will |
| When you cabinetry finally arrives, check it | | | | require that you move all the utilities, |
| for any damage. Be sure all the necessary | | | | including water, electric and gas lines. |
| pieces are there and that you have the | | | | However, this is best handled by a |
| necessary tools to do the installation, | | | | professional, as accidents can be deadly and |
| including screws and fasteners. Each one | | | | cost a lot more. |
| should be suited to your cabinetry, the right | | | | |
| size, and the are you will be attaching them | | | | The next step is to remove your current |
| to | | | | cabinets, but if you want to use your |
| | | | existing flooring, cover that first with |
| The tools you need for installation include: | | | | thick cardboard which has been taped down. |
| carpenter's level and square; tape measure; | | | | Otherwise, rip up the floor that you don't |
| drill and bits; hammer; chalk line; straight | | | | want before the cabinets. |
| edge; masking tape; power screw driver; | | | | |
| jigsaw; utility knife; step ladder; mitre | | | | Don't forget to empty those cabinets before |
| saw; shims; bit sander; circuit tester; and | | | | removing them. Start with the top ones and |
| furniture clamps. Also, you must consider | | | | then the bottom ones. Get rid of all |
| safety issues, as cabinetry is heavy and | | | | moulding. If the flooring is to go, do it |
| bulky. You will not only need assistance, | | | | now. Once you have done this, fix any |
| but also work clothing, solid safety shoes or | | | | damaged walls before doing your new |
| boots and safety glasses. Keeping your area | | | | installation. |
| clutter and debris free is essential to avoid | | | | |
| accidents. | | | | Finally follow your cabinetry instruction |
| | | | guide carefully a second time to be clear on |
| Before you begin, turn off all utilities and | | | | what you have to do. Address any questions |
| appliances, including your kitchen's | | | | to the manufacturer's customer service before |
| electrical power by checking the circuit | | | | starting. |
| tester. Then move and unplug all appliances | | | | |