Kitchen cabinets are a fairly easy way to update your home. You may be surprised at how simple they are to install. Here are some tips for this home repair project. These instructions are for a simple replacement of your cabinets. If you are using this time to change the layout of the kitchen, hire a contractor and get the right power tools. A decent drill, hammer and a good saw from a jigsaw review thats all you really need to start on your home improvement project. With a new layout, it is likely you will need to move the plumbing and utilities, tasks that are best left to a professional.

Once you have picked out your cabinets and brought them home, you should check them for damage. The cabinets may have been bumped in the warehouse or nicked on the trip home.

Now, read the instruction manual that should have come with the cabinets. Make sure you have all the necessary parts and that you understand each part of the instructions. If you have to, pantomime each step to make it clearer.

Typically, you will need: cabinet screws and fasteners (the manual should list the correct size and number), a carpenter square, a level, a tape measure, a hammer, a ruler or straight edge, a drill and drill bits, a chalk line, a screwdriver, masking tape, a knife, a jigsaw, a miter saw, a stepladder, clamps, shims, a circuit tester and a bit sander.

When you start the installation process, be sure you are wearing shoes and safety glasses and other appropriate clothing. Turn off the water and the electricity to the kitchen (use the circuit tester to make sure the power is off).You may need to move large appliances and furniture out of the way. Remove all fragile items from the kitchen and make sure your old cabinets are empty. If you are not planning to replace the floor at this time, cover it with heavy cardboard and plywood that is taped in place.

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