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Installingkitchen cabinetsyourself is one way tosave moneyon a kitchen refresh.
Installing kitchen cabinets yourself without hiring a pro only requires a few common household tools andbasic DIY skills.
Recruit a friend or family member to help you make the job much easier.
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The most important part of the job is starting at the right spot and keeping the cabinets level.
Read on to learn how to install kitchen cabinets in this easy guide.
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Mark the most pronounced protrusion.
Mark Wall: Wall Cabinets
Begin with the wall cabinets.
Mark Wall: Base Cabinets
Measure the height of the cabinets.
Base cabinets rest on the floor and hold the countertop, sink, and any cooktops.
They are usually 34 1/2 inches high (rising to 35 or 36 inches with added countertop).
Tips For Installing Kitchen Cabinets
Yes.
Wall cabinets are installed first, then base cabinets.
That way, the base cabinets will not be in the way of the wall cabinet installation.
Generally, you should install cabinets before the flooring.
The flooring will butt up against the edges of the base cabinets.
There are exceptions to this unofficial rule, however.
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