Oak strip cabinet makeover

Not only are these cabinet doors terrible to look at, ours also had water damage near the sink and dishwasher. The sink was also full of dirty dishes, which was also most definitely related to the cabinet doors. This is phase 1 of my "DIY" kitchen update and it's EASY#cabinets #cabinetresurfacing #melamine Step 1: Take the wooden strips offThe wooden strips are glued with a tongue-and-grove-type hold. I used a flat edge painters knife to chip off any glue from the face of the cabinet. The…

I've read plenty of kitchen redo projects, but no one seems to tackle these ugly oak strip type cabinets. I decided that I'd give it a try, and if it turned ou…

How to paint oak strip cabinetry and turn an old, dated kitchen into something modern and fresh. You won't believe it's the same space. For less than $30!

A builder grade oak vanity gets an easy update in this simple oak bathroom vanity makeover. An easy DIY tutorial using lime wash. We bought a house! We closed on our little 1930's farmhouse last summer and the list of DIY projects is long. So far we've completed: The Shaker Kitchen Cabinet MakeoverNew Flooring/PaintAdding a

We started our mini kitchen makeover the other day by painting out the dark wood trim of our cabinets (see that here). The cabinets didn't have any hardware - you pulled them open at the

Before and After: A $250 update perks up this drab 1980s kitchen. #kitchenmakeover #kitchendecor #kitchenideas #80s #makeover #homeprojects #homeupgrades

I've read plenty of kitchen redo projects, but no one seems to tackle these ugly oak strip type cabinets. I decided that I'd give it a try, and if it turned out really bad I could always fork out the big bucks and pay for granite and cabinet reface. #diy

I've read plenty of kitchen redo projects, but no one seems to tackle these ugly oak strip type cabinets. I decided that I'd give it a try, and if it turned out really bad I could always fork out the big bucks and pay for granite and cabinet reface. #diy

Somebody I know virtually rolled their eyes at white-and-wood kitchen cabinets recently — the kind of cabinets I have in my kitchen. She said they reminded her of cheap apartments from college. And I get it, I really do. I also have strong associations with certain home features. But I have something I want to say to renters and non-renters alike: Those white melamine cabinets from the ’80s and ’90s are actually good cabinets.

The hottest new way to update your kitchen cabinets is here - It's time to try this! In my last house, I painted my kitchen white and shared a tutorial on the best way to paint kitchen cabinets. And I still stand by that tutorial! But, I've also found an