Cabinets
Get tips on materials and cabinet installation to maintenance and repair.
How to Install a Recessed Cabinet
A homeowner’s plans to upgrade his medicine cabinet came to a halt when he realized there may be pipes or wires in the wall. With the help of carpenter Nathan Gilbert, the two work together to ensure that the wall is safe and reframe the opening for a perfect installation. Here’s how it went.
11 Different Types of Hinges and What You Use Them for
Hinges are used all around the home. Read this guide to learn all about hinges, their design, style, and what projects you can use them for.
How to Paint Your Kitchen Cabinets
Painting kitchen cabinets is a great way to refresh your kitchen without breaking the bank. Follow our guide to help you on your DIY journey.
How to Paint Metal Cabinets
Painting expert Mauro Henrique helps a homeowner repair their 70-year-old cabinets with freshly-matched paint.
How To Install Cabinet Hardware
Carpenter Nathan Gilbert installs hardware on builder-grade cabinets for a major upgrade. Watch our video to follow along.
Best Under-Cabinet Lighting (2024 Guide)
In this review, we compare and analyze today's best under-cabinet lighting options so you can find the perfect ambiance for your home.
How To Repair Cracks in a Built-In China Cabinet
Carpenter Nathan Gilbert and paint expert Mauro Henrique help a homeowner solve a common problem with built-in cabinets in older homes.
Build Your Own Baseball Bat Display Case
General contractor Tom Silva shows us how to turn a basic home-built box into a baseball bat display case worthy of any commemorative or championship bat.
How To Assemble RTA Cabinets
The day your ready-to-assemble cabinets arrive is an exciting one—but can easily be overwhelming. Here’s how to manage it all.
All About Ready-to-Assemble Cabinets
When it comes to kitchen remodeling, cabinets take a big chunk of the budget. An alternative to traditional factory-built boxes, RTA cabinets promise big savings in exchange for some sweat equity.
Kitchen Cabinets That Won’t Go Out of Style
If you're undertaking a kitchen renovation, you'll want to consider its long-term impact. Here's our list of timeless cabinet styles.
How To Clean Kitchen Cabinets: A Comprehensive Guide
Banish greasy messes from the cupboards and drawers that hold everything in your cook space with this guide to cleaning kitchen cabinets.
The Best Primer and Paint To Transform Kitchen Cabinets
This guide showcases creative kitchen cabinet makeovers and provides recommendations for the best paints and primers to achieve the look.
A Complete Guide To Hanging Crown Molding on Kitchen Cabinets
This old house general contractor, Tom Silva, installs crown molding on kitchen cabinets step by step with full overlay doors.
Installing Flooring or Cabinets: Which Comes First?
Should you install a kitchen floor before the cabinets?
Replacement Cabinet Doors for Your Kitchen
Thinking about replacing your kitchen cabinet doors? Consider the costs and effort required when deciding how to update your cabinets.
What to Know About Non-Toxic Kitchen Cabinets
Protect your health by choosing one of these non-toxic materials for your cabinets.
How to Install Kitchen Cabinets With Simple to Follow Steps
From preparing your space to adjusting the doors, here's how to install and put your kitchen cabinets into place.
How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets Without Sanding
Read our guide to learn how to paint your kitchen cabinets without having to sand them first. You can get professional-looking results in less time and for less money.
How To Fix a Loose Cabinet Door
Read this guide to learn how to put your loose or sagging cabinet door hinges back into place and fix stripped screw holes.
How To Block Behind Walls for Cabinets and Fixtures
Wall blocks provide support to cabinets and other heavy items. Read our step-by-step guide to learn how to correctly block behind walls.
How To Repair a Custom Cabinet Frame
Do you have a crack in your cabinet frame? Here's how a pro tackled this repair in the field with no expensive tools or machinery.
How to Upgrade to Soft-Close Cabinets in a few Easy Steps
Consider installing soft-close cabinets if you want to quiet down your kitchen a bit. Our guide tells you how to install these cabinets, how much money you'll spend along the way, and much more.
Make Mini Barn Doors for Cabinets
Love the look of sliding barn doors, but don’t have the wall space to use them? Consider a scaled-down version for concealing less-than-lovely appliances
Generation Next: Cabinet Building 101, sponsored by Festool
Host Kevin O’Connor accompanies two TOH apprentices to one of Festool’s hands-on training workshops, where a master craftsman demonstrates how to assemble cabinetry
Pro Checklist for Cabinet Enameling
Pro painter Nick Slavik takes you out into the field to give you a Master Class on kitchen cabinet refinishing
Corner Cupboard | New Yankee Workshop
Norm constructs a corner cupboard with glass-paned doors and a base cabinet with raised panel doors. Go to The New Yankee Workshop to see measured drawings for all projects
Butterfly Hinges Perfect for Cabinet Upgrades
Try these symmetrical, surface-mount hinges on inset cabinet doors in need of a style metamorphosis
How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets & More
Transform the look of your cupboards with the right prep, primer, cabinet paint and bright ideas—on a budget.
How to Install New Kitchen Cabinets
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shares expert tips and techniques for installing new kitchen cabinets
Build It | Movable Kitchen Island
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to fabricate a kitchen island out of stock cabinets