Installing Kitchen Base Cabinets Yourself

Installing kitchen base cabinets yourself can save you money and make the remodeling process go much more smoothly. But it's also easy to put yourself in the wrong situation.

Some people have the fancy idea that their cabinets are too high, or their cabinet systems too complicated, for them to do the job themselves. That's the wrong way to approach this project.

The best way to handle a kitchen base cabinets project is to enlist the help of a contractor. A qualified professional contractor knows how to install base cabinets. If you can get the contractor involved, he'll help you not only save money but also create a beautiful finished product that will last as long as your house.

Many homeowners don't realize that cabinets can be installed in a large room like a basement or laundry room. These rooms are very spacious and can take advantage of the space provided by taller cabinets, but a professional contractor can install them quickly and safely.

All you need to do is follow a few basic guidelines, and hire a contractor. If you try to perform the job yourself, you run the risk of serious injury. You'll be opening fragile boxes, moving heavy furniture, and even risking injury if the items in the box accidentally fall out.

Hiring a contractor might cost a bit more than hiring a homeowner's association to take care of the work, but the added security, training, and experience of a contractor will be well worth the extra expense. The contractor you hire will also give you the chance to focus on the rest of the remodeling job.

Good contractors will always ask if you need any special tools or accessories. Once they determine that you need any of these extras, they'discuss their prices with you, so you can price them accordingly.

It's important to hire a contractor who has experience in the installation of tall cabinets. You want someone who can learn to install a few different types of cabinets and then move to the next step quickly and easily. You'll also be able to get help from the contractor when problems arise.

Make sure that the contractor you choose can handle the job quickly and easily. They should have several years of experience and should have gone through a rigorous testing program for approval.

Remember that if you try to install it yourself, you could get hurt. Ask all of the contractors you talk to about how they came to be licensed, and ask for references.

Talk to the manufacturer of the cabinets and find out what typical industry standards they use. This will help you to compare what you learn about their work with what you know about yours.

Preparing for the remodeling job is very important. Don't try to rush it, and consider hiring a contractor before you start tearing down the cabinets.