Thought for Today: "Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light." - Helen Keller

 
 

Simple Steps to Installing Wall and Base Cabinets

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Mounting kitchen wall cabinets and setting base units might seem like a challenging task better left to someone else.  But wait.  Before you dismiss the possibility of undertaking this kind of an endeavor, consider this:  by purchasing cabinets in ready-to-assemble form, putting them together and installing them  yourself, you can save a bundle of money.  Let me walk you through the basic steps and offer a few tips and techniques.

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Turning Your Hammer Handle Into a Magnetic Pick-up Tool

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Reaching into a pouch for a roofing nail, upholstery tack or a cable staple can often result in a painful jab as your finger finds the pointed tip of one of those fasteners.  Well, here’s a clever solution that puts your hammer handle to work in a whole new way.

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How to Make a Simple Wall Mounted Spice Rack

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If you like to cook or know someone who does – and that probably includes most of us – then dried herbs and spices are most likely an important part of your culinary life.  This custom made rack is designed to keep seasonings visible, organized and well within arm’s reach.   The techniques used to build it are the same as those you’d employ to fashion just about any kind of small cabinet.   So, even if you’re not really a foodie, you can use the same basic approach to build a small display cabinet, a craft supply organizer or whatever.

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