| Kitchen makeover artist Evette Rios continues with Weekend Two of a budget makeover, giving outdated cabinets a facelift. |
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| New cabinets are the most expensive part of any kitchen renovation, but with a little elbow grease and some inexpensive supplies, our talented pro Evette Rios helped homeowners Heather O'Brien and Marty Kroll turn their tired, old shelves around. |
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SAND AND PRIME
After removing old hardware, gently sand the wood, then brush with a dry paintbrush and wipe with a damp cloth. Apply a coat of primer and dry overnight.
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PATCH
Mask old screw holes, dents and nicks with nude wood putty, using a little at a time. |
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SAND AND PAINT
Allow putty to dry completely, then sand. Gently clean the entire surface with a damp cloth and paint with durable semigloss paint. Dry overnight. |
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DRILL
Measure and mark the location of the new knob. Then, working from the front of the door to the back, drill screw-size holes through the wood. |
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SCREW
Using a screwdriver, install the new hinges and knobs in the mounting holes. Give the knob a tug to make sure the attachment isn't loose. |
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REATTCH
Screw the refinished doors back into the frames; use a carpenter's level to make sure all the panels are straight. |
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Replace old knobs for a fresh look.
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| photography by Hillary Launey & Matt Dempsey |
