Should I re-use my kitchen cabinets for garage?
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Comments (4)Cotton's post reminded me - We put on a large addition and doubled the size of our kitchen in 1987. Our cabinetmaker suggested that we keep some of the leftover trim pieces that had already been stained to match the cabinets. That came in handy when we replaced the double ovens and needed to change the trim around the opening. When we installed the new Sub Zero and removed the small cabinet over the unit we still had trim pieces that could be easily cut to cover the small opening. We had to have a new wood panel made for the new unit. Luckily our cabinet company is still in business and they are custom milling and staining a door panel to match. I'm not sure I would buy the panels now and save them - what if the specifications change and they no longer fit?...See MoreFor selling, should I re-paint my red dining room/kitchen?
Comments (36)When you get new paint mixed, it is more likely to be slightly different and when you add years of exposure and aging on top of that, you are likely to get some variation. Give it some more time -- even thought paint dries to the touch in minutes, it isn't completely dry for a lot longer. Also get away from it and see if you still see it -- or better yet, have someone else see if their eyes are drawn to any of the touch ups. Clean the wall where ever possible instead of using paint. Then see what you can do to help the places that need paint. If you have a cooperative paint person at your Lowe's, you might be able to get them to help you tweak the paint a bit. You might be able to get a sample pot of a darker shade that you could mix in. I have also been known -- well, not known, but I have done it -- get out my other cans of paint or even craft paint -- those 99 cent little bottles, and mix until I get what I need. Work with small amounts if that is all you need - take a cup or jar and mix a small amount -- working with dots of the tint paints until you get the hang of it. Test on index cards or posterboard, a plain white paper plate. I haven't done it often, but it has pulled me out of a couple of cracks. Also, use a small craft brush and only fill in what is essential. Another trick I use when touching up is to feather the paint out. sometimes adding a little water or using a wet brush to thin the paint as it goes over the existing paint. That is more likely to work on your living room paint (lighter color) than the red, but I've never tried it on a strong color. On the red, I'd be inclined to put the photos back up if the nicks don't show - change out the pictures in the frames if you are happier with that. Even if you repaint, there will be new spots that need retouching when you move your things out. I've bought two homes thinking I wouldn't have to paint most of the rooms only to move in and need to paint everything. Worst case, if you feel you need to paint the LR, get the color as close as you can and let the break of the white and wood stairs provide the break you need to stop. And if you do repaint anything, leave them the leftover paint for their move-in touch ups....See MoreUnder Cabinet Lighting - can I/should I re-purpose, etc?
Comments (8)You can switch out the fixtures fine down the road, especially if you get LED strip lights that don't require separate transformers. Mags, maybe that's what you are thinking about. Lowes carries a nice product: Utilitech LED Under-cabinet Light Bar that you can plug-in (and hardwire if you like) with no separate transformer that you need to tuck away for the install. They are easy to install and not very expensive. Here's a link to one of them but they come in other sizes too. http://www.lowes.com/pd_406106-57299-7613S-C35_0_?productId=4070745&Ntt=...See MoreWhat color paint should I use in my kitchen?
Comments (5)Thanks all for the suggestions! Didn't think of the home decorating forum, have reposted there. artsyphartsy_home_maker - you know your dogs!! She is actually a maltipoo (I think her nose is a little longer like a poodle) - but you only got the back side there as she strolled through my picture!...See Morecanamrider07 .
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