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So CLEAN that I no longer feel like holding my breath in the SHOWER!

All Posts, Home Repair, Remodeling 101

As you know, we are now living in our Clinton house and it’s…less than ideal. Pretty much everything about it…
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Installing Drawers with Blum Tandem plus Blumotion drawer slides

All Posts, Cabinet Making 101, Drawers

Installing Drawers with Blum Tandem plus Blumotion drawer slides on my china hutch. I’m a big fan of drawers for storage….
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How to Install Cabinet Drawer Fronts

All Posts, Cabinet Making 101, Drawers, Pantry

You can install drawer fronts in as many different ways as there are stars in the sky. Well, maybe not…
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Selecting the Right Materials for a Project

All Posts, Cabinet Making 101, Cabinets, Remodeling 101, Resources

I build a lot of cabinets, built-ins, bookshelves and such. I often get asked how I select materials for different…
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Marking correct location for an electrical outlet in built-ins

All Posts, Cabinet Making 101, Cabinets, Remodeling 101

When Cara told me her technique for marking and cutting the electrical outlets in her built-in cabinet I giggled …and…
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Avoid sharp edges on cabinet face-frames

All Posts, Cabinet Making 101, Cabinets, Remodeling 101

Have you ever scraped your knuckles reaching into a cabinet drawer? I have. Ouch! The cabinets in this house have…
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