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Cabinet Face Frame Construction – Choosing the Best Method

There are two basic types of cabinet: “frameless” cabinets, which are essentially just a box made of plywood or particleboard, and “face frame” cabinets, which have an added wood frame on their front edge. When building face frame cabinets, joining the parts of the face frame together is arguably the most challenging task in the entire process. So, what is the best joinery method for cabinet face frames? There’s no shortage of options: pocket screws, mortise and tenon joinery, dowels and biscuits all have their champions. In the end, the choice really depends on your situation and objectives.

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Choosing the Right Wood Type and Stain for Your Kitchen Cabinets

Shopping for cabinets can be a complicated and frustrating process. Even if you try to compare what appear to be the same cabinets, there can be a wide variation in price. While some companies will try to get more money for their RTA Kitchen Cabinets by changing the name of them, they really come down to 7-8 different finishes using 3-4 different types of wood. The most popular finishes are going to be Oak, Ginger Maple, Honey Maple, Chestnut Glazed, and Marquis Cinnamon. Whether you are looking for lighter kitchen cabinets to brighten up your kitchen, or darker cabinets for that rich, traditional look, there are enough varieties available on-line to meet your needs. In this article we will cover all 5 of the most popular finishes to help you decide which one is right for you.

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Choosing the Right Nursing Home Furniture

Nursing home furniture needs to fill a whole host of special needs: from its look, to its ease of cleaning and durability. The best furniture for nursing homes answers all three of these criteria affordably and well – allowing residents and temporary patients alike to live in the closest comfort they can to their own homes, whilst affording nursing staff the manoeuvrability and solidity they require in order to do their job effectively. As such, good furniture for these places presents quite a design and construction problem – though one, fortunately, that is being answered well by some new corporate furniture web sites: including the UK’s own Triangle Interiors.

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