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"Mess Hall" Kitchen Update, Pt. 3: Installing Cabinet Door Hardware Nearly every room in the Martz's turn-of-the-century house is updated — except their galley kitchen. Their do-it-yourself remodel includes new cabinets, hardwood flooring and a net equity return-on-investment of more than $13,000. From "Sweat Equity" episode DSEQ-203

The new cabinet hardware, installed

With the cabinets in place, a great way to add character while saving a little money is to add some interesting hardware. Door and drawer pulls along with some stylish hinges can be just the splash of variety to separate your kitchen from the rest.

Below is a summary of the basic steps in this installation, as well as a list of materials and tools used and some installation tips.

Materials:

jig
pencil
tape measure
drill/drill bits
screwdriver

Safety Alert: Always wear safety glasses when working with power tools.

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Installing Cabinet Hardware

Tips:

• A jig has pre-measured holes that allow for exact placement of holes for cabinet hardware.

• Use small bit to make starter hole when drilling holes for pulls and knobs because you can't fix a hole that's too large for the screw. A smaller bit also prevents the hole on the backside of the cabinet from blowing out and splintering.

	Figure A
	Figure B

Steps:

• Use a tape measure to find center of the cabinet door frame and mark with pencil. This creates a crosshair with horizontal line.

• Line crosshair up with the hole in the jig, then mark the hole where you will pre-drill (figure A).

• Then use small drill bit to make starter hole.

• While holding the cabinet pull on the front of the cabinet, screw in from the backside of the cabinet door (figure B).

• Repeat for the second pull hole.

RESOURCES :

Resources for Sweat Equity, episode 203:

MacDonald Hardwoods
www.macwoods.com

Daltile
www.daltile.com

Breville USA
www.brevilleusa.com

Builders Outlet
Denver, CO
Phone: 303-789-0808

Guests:

Ken Haverman, contractor
Haverman Construction