Today I took the day off (for the technicians) and they installed the washer and dryer before 12 noon. My dad came into town and was great! Thanks Dad for all your help!
The technicians were efficient and nice. But unfortunately, there was a mix-up with the delivery guys who were supposed to pick up my old units between 12-5. So I've arranged for them to come tomorrow from 9am to 5pm and will leave keys with my conceirge. Hopefully it will work! Keep your fingers crossed for me!!!
Since the delivery guys were no longer coming, my dad and I went to Home Depot and Rona to check out cabinet refacing. I have been to Ikea and LOVE their stuff, but after pricing it out, it will be around $4000 for labour and $2000 for cabinets, soft close hinges and handles. So I'm investigating other (less expensive) options.
At Home Depot, you should make an appointment with the kitchen department before you go so that you don't wait around unnecessarily (like we did). They have brochures to assist, and info on their web-site but I think it's better to see it in person as some colours don't match up. The cabinets that are available for refacing are limited to say the least. To re-face 19 cabinets and 3 drawers, and 1 faux drawer (below sink) it will be around $1100. This does not include measurement, installation, soft close hinges, handles, etc. This is just for the doors.
I'm trying to do an "apples to apples" comparison, so we also went to Rona. They also have a line that can be customized. My cabinets are odd sizes (not standard) such as 11 5/8 x 22 1/8, etc. We were told it was around $20 per linear foot for the doors. The people there were nicer.
Oh, and did I mention that we also investigated getting a door for my bedroom. A simple, plain (inexpensive door). My door is also an odd size. It's 32 1/2" x 79 3/4". It has crown moulding (frame) but nothing else. I would have to order a custom door, request a hole drilled for the door handle, hinges, knobs on both sides, stopper in the door, shims and a door stopper at the bottom (so it doesn't hit the wall). Guess how much a simple door is? I'm surprised to say about $400 on average (from Home Depot or Rona). Wow! Who knew doors can be so much? The cheapest part of this is the actual door (around $40), but when you factor in measurement, installation, etc. that's where it adds up. Yikes! Do I really need a door to my bedroom?
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Thanks, for the comment. If you've shopped for new kitchen cabinets recently, you know that it's often much more economical to refinish your old cabinets than to buy new ones. Here are 8 tips that will make your kitchen cabinet refinishing a huge success.
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8. The cabinet's surface should be smooth and evenly colored after you've scrubbed the whole surface. If you find it isn't, just wipe the entire cabinet in long, overlapping strokes with clean refinishes and clean steel wool in long, overlapping strokes. Most of the stain color will remain, and the wood will be very smooth.
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