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Check Out the Make It in March! Woodworking Show for Your Local Crafts Show Fix We recently learned of a local crafts show for San Gabriel and Los Angeles woodworking enthusiasts happening right around the corner. If you’re a local with a woodworking passion and an interest in interacting with like minded folks over tools and projects, then it doesn’t get better than this. As you may already be dismally aware, we don’t see a lot of these shows come out west. Big woodworking conferences and trade shows tend to congregate at central and eastern cities, leaving our local fans of the...

Habitat for Humanity Accepts Old Kitchen Cabinets in Los Angeles for Tax Relief Sticking to your budget during a kitchen remodel can feel very tough. More options for redesigns are available now than ever, and the cost of your new kitchen or bathroom can easily rise in the planning stage alone. You don’t want to cut corners when it comes to quality in most areas of your plans, but that means some difficult work of finding ways to keep your budget in check. At Cabinet City, we’re no strangers to working with customers to find the right balance between quality and...

Terrific Woodworking Podcasts for Your Drivetime Commute While you could make the argument that some woodworking pros can turn out amazing custom shaker style cabinets in minutes, blindfolded, with only a toothpick for a tool, this doesn’t go for everyone. Most of us need to keep learning constantly; we need to apply a lesson, fail, and learn from the failures too. There are amazing articles and YouTube videos covering DIY projects out there, but often there just isn’t time to sit at the computer for hours. We love listening to a large variety of podcasts, and one day decided to browse around...

Wood continues to be an integral part of our human civilization. Scientists estimate that there are approximately 100,000 different species of wood throughout the world, and every year more species are discovered. Wood outlasts other construction materials like glass, plastic and aluminum, and many designers take advantage of its durability for their designs. The maintenance of wood is simple, and the industry has adopted technology that minimizes waste and energy if compared to plastic manufacturers. Wood products also make use of recycled wood, which further helps the environment. THE CHOICE BETWEEN HARDWOOD AND SOFTWOOD When using wood, there is the option of...

Guidelines and ideas for constructing a home bar Home bars are a great idea for home improvement projects. With a bit of innovation, they can be built anywhere in a house, and they are a good setting for entertainment and for having friends over. Also, they are useful for settling in after a long day of work. A good way to construct a bar is to find the right combination of elements, such as accessories, decorative objects, cabinets, countertops, and of course, glassware. Materials employed do not have to be very expensive. For example, bottle caps can be used for wall...

When cost isn’t a factor and why you should consider it To some, modular kitchens are far superior to any of their kitchen design counterparts. They are made to make the most of space – not an inch is unaccounted for. A standard unit of the modular layout is usually made up of a number of cabinet sections. Included are wall units, floor units, tall-storage cabinets, additional storage space, and more. Before installation, however, be certain to consider a number of important factors. You’ll need to make the most of the kitchen work triangle rule. It’s based on a logical premise –...