Kitchen cabinets can be a big undertaking, but not with professional installers. This project usually takes at least a week, maybe more if you’re tackling it in your current home. It’s not uncommon to run into some difficulties along the way, so you want to make sure you have a good information resource. There are some do-it-yourself guides and ebooks available on the internet and in bookstores, but how do you know which ones are good and which ones aren’t? Here is a handy guide for getting started with the assembly of new kitchen cabinets.

There are several ways to approach preparing to assemble kitchen cabinets. Some people like the do-it-yourself approach because they believe it allows them to save money. They may be right, but at what cost are you really losing out? High-end, quality assembled kitchen cabinets ship almost anywhere in the country, enabling you to get them delivered ready to put in, saving you time and effort during the assembly process.

Not quite sure where to begin? Assemble everything you should know as you plan to order new cabinets for your kitchen. Start by looking online to see what is available. Then call around to local home improvement centers to see if you can have a tour and see some examples. While these trips do take some time, it is cost less than buying new and will help you decide if you want to go with a contractor to do the work or if you want to do it yourself. Once you have decided to go with a DIY project, start looking for kits or DIY material in your area.

Kitchen cabinet boxes come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. You’ll need to decide if you want simple one door boxes, two-door boxes, pull up bars or accordion doors. If you decide on accordion doors, make sure you measure the opening before you order your doors. This will allow your contractor to provide the proper fit. The company you chose to purchase your doors from should have a toll free number where you can call and have a custom door made for your kitchen cabinets without any hassles.

In order to determine the cost of building or assembling your kitchen cabinets, you need to decide how much you’re willing to spend. Kitchen cabinets require assembly after purchasing the materials. Most companies expect you to purchase the items from them and assemble them on your own. Some may charge you for labor if they have to hire someone to assemble them for you. If you can’t find a company that will assemble them for free, consider getting the doors you like pre-assembled so you can simply place them together. This way, you’ll only have to pay for them if you want them installed.

Don’t overlook the amount of money you could save by purchasing ready to assemble kitchen cabinets. They’re ideal for any kitchen remodel because they require little or no installation. Instead, you can simply install them yourself after buying the materials. Because they come with everything, you won’t have to waste time finding screws or hinges or other parts. Instead of spending your money on a new set, you can use it to save money on the materials.

When you compare ready to assemble kitchen cabinets to other types of kitchen cabinets, such as those with walls and a flat surface, you’ll see that they cost less because they don’t add anything to the walls. With these types of cabinets, you will have to add planks and other materials to cover up the holes. By creating a wall space instead of an empty one, you can save a lot of money.

There are several manufacturers that make ready-to-assemble items. Your best bet is to find a company that offers a warranty on their products since you want to be sure that the materials you are paying for will stand the test of time. One of the best warranty protection periods is five years, but some companies offer longer warranties. You can find out which companies offer the longest warranties by asking your retailer.