People are MAD about the dishwasher! 😂 So here's a question, keeping the dishwasher would have cost around $1400 in custom (granite for $1660) countertops. Would it have been worth the time and money, and what would my return on investment have been?
@klgraf
7 ай бұрын
100% agree that it would have been worth the $1400 in custom countertops! Nice video though :)
@rgtn2441
7 ай бұрын
Plywood or particle board. 2-4x8 sheets of 1/16 laminate. Can of contact cement and a roller boom any size top you want . For alot less than the 1400 or 1600 . It would have cost you about 600 bucks
@LongshotGarage
7 ай бұрын
@@rgtn2441 True, but that would have been a ton more work and nearly double what I paid. And then we also would not have gotten that rounded over edge which is a huge part of what I think differentiates the new laminate countertops from the old stuff.
@zackd4570
7 ай бұрын
Hopefully you were able to sell it. Someone probably tore that all out anyways. I’d be annoyed with no dishwasher but from your angle you don’t care it’s not your house anymore lol
@joellewatkins5528
5 ай бұрын
I would have just painted the original cabinets. The dishwasher fit and new counters tops would make that sing.
@innox1525
7 ай бұрын
I installed these same cabinets. The nice thing about this set is they have a lot of different sizes. I even made a kitchen island out of them with butcher block top. Overall was happy for the price.
@davida8052
8 ай бұрын
I always find it easier as a DIY'r to put in a temp ledger board on the top (like you did) and install the top cabinets first since it hurts my back leaning over the lower cabinets. Also after the first time I put in cabinets I bought these really cool cabinet clamps from Amazon that apply normal clamping pressure but at the same time you can align the front of the cabinet face. Best $25 bucks I've spent. Great job!
@andreagoad7300
6 ай бұрын
I like how you explain everything and take your time and make sure it is done right. I hope I can find someone this good to do my kitchen this year.
@LongshotGarage
6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, I really appreciate the comment! I hope you find the perfect person to get the job done right!
@mattp4079
Жыл бұрын
My high school woodshop teacher instructed us on the soaped thread trick. The plywood insert between cabinets is a great idea. Lowes wants $199 for their cabinet design service , but videos like this are a much better value.
@LongshotGarage
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words! Not sure where I got the soap trick... it may have been Mr. Saba in my HS woodshop class who showed me that one.
@laneroy6953
11 ай бұрын
I am a Lowe’s kitchen designer. We do all of our design appointments for free🤷♂️ custom cabinets are always more expensive, but better quality. We can even do a free design and quote of stock cabinets as well
@fredrezfield1629
3 ай бұрын
but arent' these cabinets made of MDF? boards
@terryswails1191
8 ай бұрын
Thanks man my wife and I just bought some of the diamond cabinets from lowes , and your videos will help me greatly , thanks again 👍
@LongshotGarage
8 ай бұрын
Glad I could help!
@Bill__Jr
Жыл бұрын
Excellent content! Well done. Thank you for sharing.
@LongshotGarage
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Bill!
@lauriegrube007
Жыл бұрын
A cheap solution to installing new cabinets. Great video. I splurged for drawers and pull-out shelves vs. dead-spaced cabinets along the bottom.
@LongshotGarage
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, those pull out shelves are the best! We did those in our house.
@jenniferkannapel9450
5 ай бұрын
Drawer bases are the only ones that make sense. The pullouts are ok but not as good as drawers since you have an extra layer to get to items that way. When I looked the only drawer bases I saw were 18" wide. Where did you find larger ones? ty
@lauriegrube007
5 ай бұрын
Home Depot! @@jenniferkannapel9450
@Brenda-fc5th
Жыл бұрын
I was quoted 9 months out for custom Lowe’s cabinets. This is my 3rd kitchen remodel so I’m not interested in buying $30k kitchen cabs. I’m going to do exactly your project with Diamond stock cabinets too.
@LongshotGarage
Жыл бұрын
That's awesome! I'm just happy we have a decent off-the-shelf option. Let me know how your project goes.
@GoonSquadiMAGE
Жыл бұрын
We're remodeling a house in Texas and looking to pick these up for a project. Seems like they came out pretty nice. Thank you for taking the time to capture each step.
@LongshotGarage
Жыл бұрын
I definitely think these are worth a look. Good luck with your remodel!
@fredrubble4305
7 ай бұрын
@@LongshotGarageCheap! They’re firewood!
@five-forty3431
16 күн бұрын
Excellent explanation of the process, thank you!
@LongshotGarage
16 күн бұрын
Thank you! 😁
@phop101
Жыл бұрын
putting the plywood between the cabinet gaps was genius!
@LongshotGarage
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@MAGAMAN
Жыл бұрын
It was a huge waste of money. A small strip of wood would have worked just as well and a single sheet would have been enough for all the cabinets.
@LongshotGarage
Жыл бұрын
Maybe when OSB was like $75 a sheet! 🤣 Now it's back down to $20-$30 and I used less than half of a sheet on these cabinets. The reason behind the full cabinet depth piece is to support the cabinets front and back -- it's not as easy to know if the back is sitting solid on the floor or not. Bottom line, this step isn't required and smaller piece could work just fine if that's what you want do.
@Tomc8030
Ай бұрын
@@LongshotGarageI thought putting the ply wood between the cabinets was Genius, it’ll guarantee those cabinets want settle if for some reason they actually lifted a little during the install
@69mjar
8 ай бұрын
I got some beautiful countertops from lowes for around 6k with soft close doors. I couldn't be happier.
@periseanbaltimore2037
8 ай бұрын
this video was awesome, thanks for this
@LongshotGarage
8 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@matart5003
8 ай бұрын
A very informative video for a diy project.
@LongshotGarage
8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@hremaddox
7 ай бұрын
I think I'll get these for my Laundry room and garage
@cavzzila5805
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. A tidbit on the soap thing It may help the screw or nail to go in easy but it’ll come out easy also guaranteed! soaps not the best thing to use next time just run the screw or nail through your hair or scalp sounds weird, but that’s just enough to lubricate the nail or the screw old-school tip. Good luck!
@LongshotGarage
9 ай бұрын
Are you messin' with me? 😁 I say it all the time, there is more than one way to get any given job done. That being said, I've never heard of the hair oil trick. As for the soap, I have been doing that for decades and I can assure you the screws will not back out.
@boomcity4942
Жыл бұрын
Great job on the install and review. Thank you!
@LongshotGarage
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@alyssa0411
7 ай бұрын
Looks like a the perfect product to install in a rental property.
@Toyotatech86
Жыл бұрын
I Love the way you soap the screw
@LongshotGarage
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@michiperkins144
5 ай бұрын
These cabinets are really nice 😊
@LongshotGarage
4 ай бұрын
Thanks, I was pretty happy with them.
@ThatDIYguy403
Жыл бұрын
You have a new subscriber here. Well done!
@LongshotGarage
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! That's great to hear from a fellow DIYer.
@zuniga325
7 ай бұрын
Lowe’s used to sell 21” base and wall, 27” base and wall, and 33” base, sink base, wall (12”, 15”, and 30” in height). They stopped producing these due to low sales because they would sit in a distribution for too long. Also replacing those sizes would cause customers issues which was unfortunate. I used to be a K&B designer for them and remembered when they stopped selling them.
@LongshotGarage
7 ай бұрын
I really wanted the taller uppers, which were listed as an option, but no store had them in stock.
@0ptimalgaming
2 ай бұрын
great video, Got the same cabinets with the plywood construction.
@LongshotGarage
2 ай бұрын
Thanks! Plywood is definately better if you can swing it.
@drewman5740
10 ай бұрын
Nice and Simple … Great Job ! … Thanks for posting & sharing with us, defiantly a money saver … Okay, that was (3) old school BMX T-Shirts I caught you wearing in the vid … Did you race back in the day?
@LongshotGarage
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the kind words and noticing the shirts! 😂 I try to wear something interesting based on what I'm into in all the videos. Although I never raced, I was really into BMX BITD, and collect Old School BMX bikes now. You can see some of my bikes in my DIY Garage Photostudio video.
@SledDog5678
9 ай бұрын
Home Depot has a moveable shelf insert to avoid installing a lazy-susan. Used for deep cabinets.
@tracypulver4201
9 ай бұрын
Can you show it to us?
@SledDog5678
6 ай бұрын
@@tracypulver4201 I don't think I can post a video. I video taped the sales woman demonstrating it. It is in their custom kitchen set up. Basically. Shelving for a long, waste of interior space cabinet has the shelving in two sections and on wheels. The first section pulls out (forward) from the cupboard (remaining attached). Then it slides to the left (or right depending upon your kitchen set up) in front of unopened cabinet doors. With that out of the way, the other portion of the cupboard shelving still inside the cupboard slides over to the spot the now moved aside shelving sat. You do your whatever with the once buried shelving (load or unload your items) then slide it back into position (buried). You then move your displaced shelving to the right (or left depending...) then push it into the cupboard & close the door. Sounds detailed, cumbersome etc. BUT IT ISN'T. It is three moves to access & three moves to store away!
@johnhoyle6390
5 ай бұрын
excellent video! Wish you would have shown more on the corner / lazy susan cabinet as I find that one most confusing.
@LongshotGarage
5 ай бұрын
Thanks! The lazy suzan was the hardest part and definitely had to be the starting point. Do you have any specific questions?
@jenniferdaniels2413
Жыл бұрын
SO helpful!!!
@LongshotGarage
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@SwellContractors
7 ай бұрын
Great video! 👍
@LongshotGarage
7 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@robertthomas6043
7 ай бұрын
Great job dude and nice video. Im curious though why you didnt opt to countersink the screw heads when screwing them together than filling with wood filler so you dont see the screw heads?
@LongshotGarage
7 ай бұрын
In my house I used drywall screws and actually did countersink them and made them flush. I personally would never go as far as filling in the screw heads. One trick I have heard of is to hide these screws behind the hinges.
@ruthiedoeslife
Жыл бұрын
The original cabinets were gorgeous. Curious to know what you did with those. Awesome job and very informative!
@LongshotGarage
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I had to destroy the old cabs to get them out. They were poor quality and in pretty bad shape though, otherwise I would have tried to salvage them.
@ruthiedoeslife
Жыл бұрын
@@LongshotGarage Makes sense. Keep up the great work. I appreciate how in depth you go in your videos. Very helpful!
@KeithandPamBilyeu
8 ай бұрын
Pam here…the old cabinets had better bones..I would have refaced. Also, I was always taught to put up your uppers first.
@ashton8878
8 ай бұрын
Are you serious, old ones are hideous.
@ruthiedoeslife
8 ай бұрын
@@ashton8878 I love the detail on them. Different strokes for different folks I guess. 🤷🏻♀️
@HOGSBREATH1978
8 ай бұрын
No dishwasher….ouch. You did a great job. I don’t think they look cheap. I like that they are new and clean. Thanks.
@LongshotGarage
8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! Yeah, deleting the dishwasher is certainly not ideal. Worst part is we had a basically brand new one I was going to put back in there! With any luck the new homeowners want Custom Countertops and then it would be really easy for them just to swap out that end cabinet for the dishwasher of their choice.
@genew5758
7 ай бұрын
You don't want a dishwasher, trust me. I'm taking them out of rental properties. They're too much of a headache. They don't clean well, cost too much and too many plumbing issues. Washing by hand get them much cleaner
@LongshotGarage
7 ай бұрын
@genew5758 That's exactly how I feel! Ultimately, I know it's a added value for resale if you have one. But I rarely use mine, and I wash the dishes before I put them in the dishwasher anyway. Isn't it really more of a dish sterilizer? 😂
@freshenuf1
6 ай бұрын
As a retired kitchen designer, I would have introduced at least one drawer base cabinet. Other wise, nice installation. DIY is not for the faint of heart!
@LongshotGarage
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the input! I totally agree. I was debating a drawer cabinet and don't exactly remember why I decided not to go with one.
@nathanchristensen716
7 ай бұрын
I liked the old ones tbh, they had nice texture and detail.
@LongshotGarage
7 ай бұрын
Honestly we wanted to keep them, but they were so rough and such poor quality. It would have literally been more work to clean them up. Also, we were concerned that a large portion of buyers would not like them. But the same thing is going to be said about Shaker cabinets in at some point the future! 🤣
@nathanchristensen716
7 ай бұрын
Yeah I saved the old cabinets in my house and have found out how much work refinishing can be so I don’t blame you. I’ve just come to despise shaker cabinets as they are everywhere nowadays. In any case you did nice work!
@ravishivdat8503
10 ай бұрын
I dig the Haro shirt! 80s freesstyler here
@LongshotGarage
10 ай бұрын
That is because you have excellent taste! 🤣 I am an old school bmx/freestyler from the 70s/80s and a Torker/Haro fanboy!
@Cam-wi3tp
5 ай бұрын
they look good now but as i've seen some, the vinyl bubbles, they are termite smorgasboards, they chip.peel and crack,door hinges don't hold up. I know you said this was just for a fast flip, glad i didn't buy it! RTA cabinets are 3/4 inch plywood construction with maple doors and soft close, usually drawers are all dove tail and they are very close to what these cost, albeit, ytou have to assemble them which is actually pretty darn easy with basic tools.Rta cabinets will last decades where the lowes line might last a year if your lucky. Thanks for the video, great option if you want to cheap out on a flip
@user-pp4ve6qo1b
2 ай бұрын
Agree 100% on the RTA cabs.
@lyndonfoster1090
Жыл бұрын
What flooring did you use that allowed you to put the cabinets right over them? Everyone says i have to but flooring last. Thanks. Nice video too. Only but as a buyer that would kill it for me is the lack of a dishwasher but that might just be me.
@LongshotGarage
Жыл бұрын
I used porcelain tile which is plenty solid. I do think doing the flooring after is better. You can always raise up the cabinets if you need by nailing 1/2 inch strips of plywood to the bottom which is about the typical thickness of tile and mortar. And the only reason you would need to consider this is to make sure the dishwasher isn't locked in under the countertop. And I think you are right, not having a dishwasher is a bad idea -- but I got lucky this time! 😁
@darrinlindsey
9 ай бұрын
You never want to put the base cabinets in before the flooring, if you're putting a dishwasher in. If you do, the countertop has to be removed, to replace the dishwasher. Now, removing a laminant countertop isn't an impossible task. But, if you have a Granite, Solid Surface or Quartz countertop, it's a huge problem.
@Joy-oz4mg
6 ай бұрын
I always have flooring all the way to the wall if possible, and cabinets on top of flooring. That way, if you decide to make changes, there is matching floor underneath. You don't screw cabinets to the floor, so there's no reason that it should be messed up under the cabinets if installers are careful.
@darrinlindsey
9 ай бұрын
Was the 1/2" filler enough space for your full overlay door to open properly?
@LongshotGarage
9 ай бұрын
Absolutely. With the hidden hinges the doors open with little to no overhang of the cabinet face frame edge (basically flush wit the edge of the cabinet).
@fredrezfield1629
3 ай бұрын
what about built in fridge cabinetry, compadre? is tthere an enexpensive option for that?
@LongshotGarage
3 ай бұрын
I don't think so, I just went and double-checked and didn't see any type of refrigerator panel. Of course they do have a tall pantry cabinet you could put on the side of your fridge and a cabinet over the top, if you have room, for a little more built-in look.
@fredrezfield1629
3 ай бұрын
@@LongshotGarage we have Rona here in canada and i was just there visiting they're selling these pre made cabinetries under EKLIPSE and they ARE S h I T they're so bad it's not even funny lol
@HaggisMuncher-69-420
2 ай бұрын
If you don't want cheap wood cracking, don't crank down fasteners with an impact driver. This kind of job is exactly what combi-drills are designed for.
@LongshotGarage
2 ай бұрын
I had no problems with cracking the wood with the impact, the reason I soaped the screws it's because I don't want to split the wood due to resistance and friction, which could happen with any tool. You make a good point though. Anyone using an impact, or really any power tool, kind of has to know how to use it. You can't just crank down on the screw, you have to work the trigger just right to drive it in gently.
@mccommas2
3 ай бұрын
How much would it have been for them to install that? We got granite countertops which we will be keeping. Our kitchen is TINY TINY TINY. Condo kitchen. What you got there would probably suffice.
@LongshotGarage
3 ай бұрын
Not sure what it would ave cost to install the laminiate, but I don't think it would be too much. A pro could whip this out pretty quick.
@BreezyByTheSea63
7 ай бұрын
I bought my house 7 years ago. I have these cabinets. The finish is peeling and tearing. I can’t afford new cabinets - so I’ll try peeling them, sanding and hopefully painting. BTW- the wood is pressed wood not solid. Uhg.
@francesita850
4 ай бұрын
My house also has these horrible cabinets. I just want to cry every time I'm in the kitchen.
@FR-vc1lb
Ай бұрын
Did you do the flooring before you put cabinets ?
@LongshotGarage
Ай бұрын
Yes, that's a great debate, which comes first, the flooring or the cabinets? My biggest concern was locking in the dishwasher (which of course I deleted at the last minute) I put the cabinets on top of the flooring so this wouldn't happen. If I put the cabinets in first, I would have spaced them up with strips of half-inch plywood.
@Mr321peace321
4 ай бұрын
Are this made out of the same material as the diamond NOW Denver ? The DIAMOND cabinets are twice expensive
@LongshotGarage
4 ай бұрын
I'm not 100% sure, but I do think the company offers higher end, custom order cabinets. The Diamond Now cabinets are the more affordable off-the-shelf option.
@oldporkchops
Жыл бұрын
Good info to know. The price with Lowe's coupons and like the credit card discount you mentioned can be lower. May I know what they are made of? Particle board or plywood? Are they made in the USA? Thanks.
@LongshotGarage
Жыл бұрын
They are made of particle board and I feel it was fairly thin material for the boxes, the face frames and doors felt more substantial. They were relatively lightweight while still feeling solid. I certainly couldn't complain for the price. I could not find info on where they are made, but I doubt in the USA as they would plaster that everywhere! 😂
@oldporkchops
Жыл бұрын
Good point Thanks for the info. I'm wondering if Lowe's has plywood versions.
@johnweerasinghe4139
Жыл бұрын
@@oldporkchops No ..stock is only particle board, no cushion or soft close and drawers are stapled and glued.
@johnweerasinghe4139
Жыл бұрын
@@LongshotGarage Boxes are 1/2" particle board. Face frames are 3/4" thick solid wood or MDF. Doors are True Color construction i.e. like the old Thermofoil but the parts are individually wrapped so the inside door edges are square shaker look.
@oldporkchops
Жыл бұрын
@@johnweerasinghe4139 Thank you for the info.
@azysrael1111
4 ай бұрын
Awesome
@LongshotGarage
4 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@moodymoto3635
6 ай бұрын
100% would have spent the money for the dish washer customization, other than that looks pretty good for out of the box cabinets.
@boissellenh110
4 ай бұрын
The cabinet screws . What size did you go with?
@LongshotGarage
4 ай бұрын
That would have been a great thing to put in the video! 🤣 It's beens so long I don't remember, but they were actual cabinet srews (not drywall screws) and I woud say 1.5" to 2" long. You figure the cabinet back and drywall take up about an inch total. There "shouldn't" be any wires or plumbing behind them, but you have to be careful when using longer screws.
@ditto1051
6 ай бұрын
Strong work installing the cabinets! I do think you have 2 issues with this kitchen, those being no dishwasher-I mean really? and secondly, you could've used another electrical outlet or two-you can never have enough electrical outlets in the kitchen!
@LongshotGarage
6 ай бұрын
Thanks! In this small kitchen I really didn't think about an extra outlet, but you're right, more outlets are always better! In this case I already had an electrician do some work to the wiring and I wasn't going to mess with it for liability reasons as we were selling the house. Yeah, like I said, the dishwasher was going to be a controversial topic for sure! Ultimately, in this case, I gambled and I won. The house sold quickly with no comments on the lack of a dishwasher. As I installed this kitchen it was going through the my head that the new owner may very well rip it all out.
@lauraharvey7424
6 ай бұрын
I’m a single mom and installed upper and lower cabinets 3x in my life❤ not complicated I think you did a good job but I think you could have fixed some of the problems with kitchen functionality with a little more thought now someone has to come in and either have no dishwasher or fix it properly plus instead of getting a proper corner upper cabinet there is no cabinets on other wall near or around stove as a buyer that’s 2x’s against this kitchen not to mention the flow of where the refrigerator is makes 3 you would have been better off striping kitchen like you did cleaning it up like you did and saying to the new buyer hears $3000 dollars towards your new kitchen! Kitchens sell houses if they are done right you could have put the fridge on the wall where the stove was to go with tiny cabinet above put the stove and a range hood or microwave range hood where the sink was supposed to be put a small island across from the stove with sink and dishwasher and put pantry cabinet where the refrigerator was now you have good flow and functionality and a $20000 to $30000 increase for aprox max $5000 vs you may or may not get your $2k back and the house would sell a lot quicker❤❤❤❤❤
@LongshotGarage
6 ай бұрын
You have some interesting points, and that's how projects like this go, there are different ways to get the job done. Ultimately, some of the things you said about moving the kitchen around and adding extra cabinets were way out of the price and scope of this project. You kind of have to know the whole story... It was a pretty basic house in a low income area. They're simply wasn't going to be a ton more money thrown it a three bedroom, one bathroom house because the kitchen was slightly better. A lot of people have suggested I should have kept the old cabinets and believe me, we thought about that. Anyone who would have seen them in person would have agreed that ripping them out and burning them was the only choice! They were old, they were cheap and they were trashed not to mention pretty disgusting inside from a lifetime of family meals. You also have to consider like I did, the new homeowner may very well have ripped out everything I installed. So was it a good idea to spend a ton of time and money that I was most likely not going to see a return on? The bottom line is that I didn't think so. In the end the house sold quickly for full price. I made a few educated guesses and this time they paid off. 😁
@NonNester
7 ай бұрын
These cabinets don't last long. We bought a house almost 100 yrs old and we thought the cabinets were from the 1980s when really they were put up in 2012. We’re debating on just painting them but also the hinges and alignment is raggedy.
@pamelaburdick8366
7 ай бұрын
Why does no one put handles on? Is it because it’s expensive? I’m in an elderly apartment building and it’s hard to open the drawers because it has no pulls on them
@LongshotGarage
7 ай бұрын
I didn't because I wanted the new homeowner to choose the type and color of drawer pulls/handles they wanted.
@jkairz6504
Жыл бұрын
We had the orange counter tops lol
@LongshotGarage
Жыл бұрын
We had orange too, on really dark wood cabinets. Good times!
@frogmanpipes9561
7 ай бұрын
How about using cabinet grade plywood for the doors and stain it.
@LongshotGarage
7 ай бұрын
That's actually a great idea. I myself would have painted them though. Sadly, the frames were pretty rough in this case.
@frogmanpipes9561
7 ай бұрын
@@LongshotGarage it actually looks nice when stained. Kinda rustic
@LongshotGarage
6 ай бұрын
For sure, but these frames were in awful shape and had been painted numerous times. It would have been way more work to strip and stain.
@c0pyimitati0n
7 ай бұрын
I'm confused on your reasoning for ditching the dishwasher 🤷♂️ The house I bought didn't have a spot for a dishwasher. My stove was next to my sink, so I moved my stove, extended my laminate countertop, and installed a dishwasher. It was pretty simple, and you can get hardware to attach a laminate countertop to another laminate countertop at Menards.
@LongshotGarage
7 ай бұрын
I knew this would be a polarizing choice! 😁 Bottom line was time and money. Everything you listed were valid options, and I could have made it happen. I gambled and got lucky that it worked out this time. The house sold fast for full price with no complaints.
@jddj9297
8 ай бұрын
Mmmm kinda makes more sense to install wall cabinets first then the floor ones... or am I wrong??
@LongshotGarage
8 ай бұрын
I say it all the time, there's more than one way to get any job done. And that really is a debate, which comes first? Like I said in the video... I wasn't 100% sure of the upper cabinet spacing without having a lower cabinets installed. However, it's much easier to install the upper cabinets first. I guess as long as you can get it done, it doesn't really matter! 😁
@Joethetoolguy
8 ай бұрын
This might be unorthodox but I find it easier to install the wall cabs first
@LongshotGarage
8 ай бұрын
Not at all, it kind of sounds like the right way to do it. And I have seen installers do the uppers first as well. Really, whatever works for you is best. Like I said in the video, for me in this case I wanted to make sure the upper cabinets aligned perfectly with the lower cabinets. That round lazy Susan made the job difficult so I just installed the uppers after.
@MAGAMAN
Жыл бұрын
Why don't you use the proper screws for connecting the cabinets together? GRK makes screws specifically for this and the small screw head will screw all the way into the cabinet making them nearly invisible if you use the white screws on a white cabinet.
@LongshotGarage
Жыл бұрын
For this project the reason was time and I couldn't find them locally.
@jenjeffsher3616
Жыл бұрын
He should just use any finishing trim head screws, even if brass or any color. Not sure how any store would NOT have them.
@rjsieder
7 ай бұрын
Those cabinet screws are great, but not for the face frames. There I'd use stainless trim head screws.
@LongshotGarage
7 ай бұрын
I specifically used cabinet screws so I wouldn't get flamed for using drywall screws! 🤣
@jewdd1989
6 ай бұрын
My Mom had her house renovated about 8 years ago, back then I hadn’t built anything with my own tools and it wasn’t often. And these cabinets were a bit more custom from Home Depot, she picked the style and veneer, color, etc. They’ve been ok but that’s it! She got a lot of compliments for them but quickly I realized she needed more custom storage solutions and some of the finishes weren’t pro looking at all and it cost more than off the shelf. The hardware has worked great but the material is crap, the veneer is crap and is showing signs of ware already and I really wish I had built them instead! Not everyone can do that or spend extra on custom anything so that’s totally fair but I’d still rather do the labor, invest time and money into higher quality materials such as real plywood and make the frame and doors out of solid hardwood. But if I were to do that I’d want to plan and execute something well thought out and timeless. I’d want something that looks great for the next century without fads ruining the look and with function as the highest priority over anything else. I don’t know I just feel strongly for myself and family I’d want to build something rather than throw money at ikea or Lowe’s, etc. most probably won’t agree and that’s fine. A rental property absolutely don’t waste money on expensive or long lasting as you can’t depend on a kitchen outlasting numerous tenants. If you’re in your first home and or can’t build for various reason totally understandable
@MP-nj1qy
7 ай бұрын
Well, I got Home Depot cabinet right off the shelf because I didn't want to wait for long delivery. 1 year later, all the edges peel off. Do yourself a favor and don't buy trash.
@rgtn2441
7 ай бұрын
Uppers are always first . The 1/2 ply in between cabs are unnecessary. And drywall screws are acceptable just use a finish washer . Or use a screw cap strip . Should have added the dishwasher. There are countertop options you could have used . The post form ctops are trash anyway
@LongshotGarage
6 ай бұрын
There's no rule that says uppers must come first, but it is a good idea. The OBS between the cabinets is unnecessary. However, it's cheap insurance, especially if your cabinets are on uneven flooring and only supported by a few shims and screws. I love drywall screws and my personal cabs have been hanging on them for upwards of 20 years. I do like the cabinet screws though. Yup, lots of controversy on the dishwasher. It's true, having one is better. But, I thought things through, gambled and won in this particular case -- the house sold fast for full price with no complaints. There are always compromises to be made with projects like these and each of us has to choose what works best in our situation.
@juanbarajas5376
8 ай бұрын
I’m no expert, but is it ok to install cabinets over a floating floor?
@LongshotGarage
8 ай бұрын
I don't think so -- because then it couldn't float. This was a porcelain tile floor that was adhered to the concrete below so I was comfortable putting the cabs on top.
@juanbarajas5376
8 ай бұрын
@@LongshotGarage Aah, thanks for clearing that up
@Horology_Report
7 ай бұрын
@@juanbarajas5376Yes it's fine. My builder did it and I have no issues. I also added a few cabinets myself in other rooms on a floating floor. I don't think it "moves" as much as people make it seem lol.
@DavidBirkett-uc1hz
5 ай бұрын
Keep in mind the damaged components are all replaceable where other cabinets you would have to replace the entire cabinet.
@kylesober7494
7 ай бұрын
I have these cabinets i love them. You put the uppers to high
@LongshotGarage
7 ай бұрын
I thought they were pretty decent for the price and was pretty happy with the purchase. I mounted the uppers 20-inches above the countertop. 18-inches is standard but you can go 20- to 22-inches -- it really just depends on what the end user wants.
@kylesober7494
7 ай бұрын
@LongshotGarage I guess the ceiling is not 8' that's why they looked high. Lol
@johnzimmerman6516
8 ай бұрын
Easy peasy but you could have put a corner cabinet up top. Otherwise great video for beginners.
@LongshotGarage
8 ай бұрын
True. A corner cabinet was part of the discussion as was wrapping the cabinets around the corner and running them over the oven. Time and budget constraints kept this one simple.
@witchdoktor69
10 ай бұрын
He should have just painted the cabinets, put on new handles and pulls and new counter tops. Much faster, cheaper and easier
@LongshotGarage
10 ай бұрын
Not in this case, the cabinets were awful inside and out and falling apart. Also take a look at the doors themselves, they were very intricate it would have taken forever to sand those. Painting what was there would have actually been way more work.
@ashton8878
8 ай бұрын
Not everyone wants to do that kind of labor intensive work.
@witchdoktor69
8 ай бұрын
@ashton8878 what? That would be much easier than what he did. Especially if you are just selling the house any way.
@Charlotte_Photographer
7 ай бұрын
Like the TShirt collection! #80sBMX #Rad
@LongshotGarage
7 ай бұрын
That's because you have excellent taste! What do you shoot? I'm a photographer too and shoot mostly cars/motorcycles and portraits (and the occasional old school BMX bike).
@kaykay730
6 ай бұрын
I would have wanted the upper cabinet in the corner to be like the bottom cabinet below, I have wasted spaces that cannot be used
@LongshotGarage
6 ай бұрын
I can appreciate that. In this case I thought the corner cabinet was kinda ugly. Granted it would have been more space, and made adding cabinets over the stove easier... Decisions, Decisions! 😁
@VMa-mq3pm
11 ай бұрын
5/8” particle board base cabinets sometimes fall apart if you look at them wrong
@jefferykeeper9034
8 ай бұрын
Most cabinets installers put the upper cabinets in first, because it's easier to reach the cabinets.
@LongshotGarage
8 ай бұрын
True. In this case I installed the lower cabinets first to make sure everything lined up perfectly. Mostly this was due to the Lazy Suzan having no square frame to get measurements from.
@rgtn2441
7 ай бұрын
It’s cheap because they are constructed out of particle board. I know you’re selling the house but I would never install particle board anything anywhere. Only use for is it underlayment for floors getting carpet
@LongshotGarage
7 ай бұрын
I hate particle board too. Sadly, I think most cabinets are made with particle board. I find very few made with plywood and then of course the prices are always much higher.
@rgtn2441
7 ай бұрын
Should have shifted the cabinets off the wall 1 1/2 of the corner. With a handle or knob on that upper your door probably won’t open at all 90
@LongshotGarage
7 ай бұрын
You make a good point and that's true. In this case I don't mind because that cabinet is over the L-shaped countertop below. The problem with Shifting the cabinets over an inch and a half is then making them a line up with the cabinets below. Maybe with custom cabinets you could have done that, but with these there weren't as many size choices.
@steveh4098
8 ай бұрын
Are you worried that not having a dishwasher is going to slow the sale of that house?
@LongshotGarage
8 ай бұрын
I wasn't too worried about it and no one complained about it. The house is long gone at this point. It sold within a few weeks of listing.
@barryp8145
8 ай бұрын
The ones at the beginning were classic, probably better made too.
@LongshotGarage
8 ай бұрын
They really weren't. They were the cheapest pressed wood doors on a built-in-place frame that was falling apart.
@barryp8145
8 ай бұрын
@@LongshotGarage OK. I have seen some classics that were like that made from sold wood. My guess would be that you would have kept them as f that were the case. Still, good job.
@rickdunn3863
7 ай бұрын
I too would NOT have eliminated the dishwasher. As a matter of fact properties that I own that don't have a dishwasher I always will install one during a remodel. Women appreciate dishwashers more rhan men. I too have purchased countertop at Lowes and have also ordered countertop to size, which I just did yesterday. I find it to be a little more than double the cost, in otherwords $350 in store countertop turns out to be $750 special order. Looking at your project I highly doubt laminate countertop would be $1400.
@LongshotGarage
7 ай бұрын
Good to know on the laminate pricing for custom orders. I was curious about that but didn't even look considering my time constraints. I wasn't clear above, I would have went with the granite countertops I got quoted for $1660 which is where I came up with the $1400 difference/guesstimate.
@Spawny500
5 ай бұрын
Nice flip flops 😆
@LongshotGarage
5 ай бұрын
Thank you! 🤣
@Horology_Report
7 ай бұрын
I probably would have just painted the old ones white and called it a day. Especially if moving.
@LongshotGarage
7 ай бұрын
We considered that, but they were such poor quality and in such bad shape that it would have been way more work.
@Jcewazhere
7 ай бұрын
Could you just use a really long screw in the existing hinge holes to bind the cabinets together? You'd have to take the hinge off the door and leave it on the cabinet. It'd be fewer visible screws, and less chance of splitting the wood. I kinda liked the brown ones lol Bit busy, but more character than the sterile white ones. I despise how homes are treated as commodities, for profit. At least I hope you didn't/don't end up selling it to corpo-rats. The spec home I just bought is full of 'contractor grade' or worse junk, including the cabinets. Huge gaps between them, no lazy susan or anything in the corners so a ton of wasted space; but they have gorgeous marble countertop slapped on top. It's so weird what they think sells. I got it because it's what I could afford without moving 1000+ miles away, and not 40+ years old.
@LongshotGarage
7 ай бұрын
One of the tricks I've seen for joining the cabinets is to remove the hinge and put the screws behind the hinges. It's more work but yes, there are two less screws to look at.
@anabeliagarza1805
7 ай бұрын
There is NO WAY I would buy a house without a dishwasher
@patgordon5757
6 ай бұрын
A smarter solution would have been to keep cabinets and order new doors.
@LongshotGarage
6 ай бұрын
Normally I would agree with you, but not in this case. The frames were trashed, filthy and really needed to be torn out.
@jovysparkstv7754
Жыл бұрын
❤ wow never seen half-inch OSB between cabinet in my life. I got my master in carpentry in two years and custom design woodwork man don’t make video like this. You’re going to screw me up a lot of Carpenter out there.
@LongshotGarage
Жыл бұрын
I've never seen it either. It just hit me one day as I was wanting to make sure my cabinets were rock solid and strong enough to hold up any countertop.
@Arabsmexican
Жыл бұрын
I hit the 500 click like 😂🎉
@LongshotGarage
11 ай бұрын
That's awesome, thanks!
@bobk3840
8 ай бұрын
All that work and you took out an existing dishwasher??
@LongshotGarage
8 ай бұрын
Yup. It would have cost a lot more time and money to keep it.
@psycomutt
4 ай бұрын
You know, some cheap tool bags go a long way. Especially when working by yourself.
@LongshotGarage
4 ай бұрын
True. I bought a tool belt before this project got started but had a hard time getting used to it. I am using it now an likeing it more and more.
@creativepunter
5 ай бұрын
You should have just refaced the old cabinets, they looked better, were better quality, and no dishwasher is a dealbreaker.
@LongshotGarage
5 ай бұрын
I promise you they were not better quality and definitely would have cost more time and money to make usable again. As for the dishwasher... yup, lots of people are in your camp on that.
@Shiboys
6 ай бұрын
NO DISHWASHER?????
@LongshotGarage
6 ай бұрын
Nope... I'm a rebel! 🤣
@heartrem2
7 ай бұрын
Wtf you got rid of the dishwasher? Terrible going back in time
@LongshotGarage
7 ай бұрын
I knew a bunch of people wouldn't approve.
@heartrem2
7 ай бұрын
I mean they could get a counter top dishwasher but why when there was already one there its just a weird choice.
@marthasullivan7521
7 ай бұрын
Good production re the install BUT... a couple of disagreements: 1. Lowes design service is FREE and can be compared to several different cabinet lines cost when they finish; 2. Losing the dishwasher was a poor choice imo because you also will then lose 24"+ of counter space with dishes all piled up. 3. One cabinet should have been a 24" drawer base. 4. Pushing the uppers up an extra 2" (20" height on the counter) also makes the uppers too high for easy reaching. Diamond Now are the lowest cabinet choice from Lowes, I believe. Hope they last. In my experience if you skimp on a rental you will be replacing items all the time. They just don;t last! Thanks.
@LongshotGarage
7 ай бұрын
Don't sugar coat it, tell me how you really feel! 😁 J/K, thank you for the well thought out reply. You make some great points. Ultimately there is more than one way to get any job done and we all have to make the choices that work best for us. For me and my situation this was the cheapest and fastest way to get the job done so we could sell the house. I kept things simple figuring the new owner may just rip it all out! If not, they have a solid starting point to use as-is or modify to suit their needs.
@kimwilliams3596
Жыл бұрын
Can't hear what's being said because of the obnoxious music
@LongshotGarage
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the input! Do me a favor and watch the rest of the video, the only place there is music over me speaking is a few seconds of the intro. The rest is just me talking (which you may find equally obnoxious).
@kathybringman2573
7 ай бұрын
Might want to turn down the music. It's hard to hear what your saying over the music.
@LongshotGarage
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the input, I will work on that.
@Johnnycrawler1022
7 ай бұрын
They look exactly what you paid for them cheap! Wouldn’t put them in my garage 👎🏻🤣
@LongshotGarage
7 ай бұрын
I understand, I wouldn't put them in my garage either. But then I am super picky about my garage! 🤣 Check out the Longshot Garage Addition Build Series! That being said, I still think these are worth the price for affordable, readily available cabinets.
@vivalaleta
7 ай бұрын
What's wrong with your original cabinets? They look like books.
@LongshotGarage
7 ай бұрын
They were just in really rough shape and dirty, It would have been more work to try and clean them up than just installing new cabinets. We also felt that although a handful of people would have loved them, most people would have hated them.
@vivalaleta
7 ай бұрын
Okay.
@witchdoktor69
10 ай бұрын
Renovating to sell a house with no dishwasher? Seems half assed if you ask me.
@LongshotGarage
10 ай бұрын
The house didn't originally have a dishwasher, so consider it more of a restoration. 🤣 Seriously though, yes, a dishwasher would have been better. But it was a starter home that will most likely get completely renovated anyway so it worked out in this case.
@bigdaddystovepipe
9 ай бұрын
Well I'm still looking for the comment, where someone asked you!!!
@witchdoktor69
7 ай бұрын
@@bigdaddystovepipe yet here you are
@danneilson684
4 ай бұрын
How many times can one person promote a "PATREON CHANNEL" in a video?
@LongshotGarage
4 ай бұрын
Huh? Did you comment on the right video? I don't even have a Patreon.
@demontekdigital1704
7 ай бұрын
One thing that is guaranteed is people in KZitem comments always get mad over the dumbest crap, lol. A dishwasher is a luxury item that the buyer can furnish on their own dime. In your situation the juice just wasn't worth the squeeze, and if commentors don't like it they can renovate their own kitchens, and put whatever they like in it. It looks like you left the uppers off the right 90 degree cabs. That's really good in my opinion. The one thing I despise about my kitchen cabs is there is no above-cab room for a coffee maker, or small, countertop appliances. That means having to slide the coffee maker completely out from under the top cabs because they leave no room for pouring the water. In my instance we have to have the coffee maker on the breakfast bar because there's just nowhere to put it on the countertops. My kitchen is a galley style, and I absolutely hate it. There's no room for 2 people, which causes knife battles in the kitchen while my wife, and I are trying to make food, lol. It's even more compounded because our fridge is one of those massive French door units. I think it's 36 inches, and the space it's in is literally 361/4 inches. The original purchaser, (it came with the house) didn't measure the space before he bought it, had to cut part of the entryway trim off the wall, and move the light switch from the inside wall to the hallway.
@LongshotGarage
6 ай бұрын
You know you're doing good on the interwebs when the negative comments start flying! 🤣 As I installed these cabinets, and the laminate countertops, I was always aware that the buyer might immediately rip it all out and install what they want. Also, it would have been easy for the buyer to pull just the laminate counters, ad a dishwasher, and then install the countertops they wanted. I also left the paperwork in the cabs so the new owner knew what cabinets to buy if the wanted to expand. I have always avoided galley kitchens, so I feel your pain. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@brucejones8749
7 ай бұрын
As a custom cabinet maker, you can have custom cabinets made for less than what the design consultants will charge you for their high-end cabinets at Lowe’s Those Diamond cabinets are absolute junk!!!!!! It cost more to have them installed than what they cost, and they will start to break down immediately
@chris_favreau
Жыл бұрын
After reading the reviews of these cabinets, we're going in another direction. These are so cheaply made
@LongshotGarage
Жыл бұрын
It's true, I saw some horrible reviews and many had pictures to back them up. That's wasn't the case for me but I did have a few issues, luckily Lowe's took care of me on all of them. Good luck with whatever you choose!
@mattp4079
Жыл бұрын
for a resale they seem perfect.
@meccadagreatest7508
Жыл бұрын
Right, the reviews scared me into getting the Valleywood cabinetry instead and I love them!!!
@brycycles95
9 ай бұрын
I have these cabinets and they are great for a quick, cheap remodel. The only one that sucks is the lazy Susan. Mine broke and I had to do some repair on it.
@garymichaelgallien9382
8 ай бұрын
@@mattp4079, yeah. Screw the buyer. Nice philosophy to live by.
@TarahRice84
6 ай бұрын
You did great on install but those look awful and cheap. Look like cheap apartment cabinets almost . I like the look of the old minus a good clean and paint.
@LongshotGarage
6 ай бұрын
It was way less work to install these than it would have been to re-do the old ones--they were beat!
@joyceduesel7966
8 ай бұрын
So your taking out real wood cabinets and replacing them with particle board cabinets. You should of just had lowes order you new doors.
@LongshotGarage
8 ай бұрын
No not at all. The doors were cheap press wood and in very bad condition. The base was an equally shoddy built-in-place framework that would have required custom doors. This project really required all new cabinets on a budget.
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