Cabinets
Get tips on materials and cabinet installation to maintenance and repair.
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 on a house call as he helps a homeowner with a basic problem. The two work together to install hardware on builder-grade cabinets for a major upgrade.
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
Consider these classic cupboards that will suit your cook space today and for years to come.
How to Clean Kitchen Cabinets
Banish the worst greasy messes from the cupboards and drawers that hold everything in your cook space.
11 Types of Hinges You Should Know
Read this DIY guide to hinges, their design, style, and purpose.
How the Right Primer and Paint Combo Can Transform Kitchen Cabinets
Few projects can transform a kitchen as easily and economically as painting the cabinetry. Here’s how the right combination of primer and paint will help you get a look you’ll love.
How to Hang Crown Molding on Kitchen Cabinets
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva installs crown molding on kitchen cabinets with full overlay doors.
Installing Flooring or Cabinets: Which Comes First?
Should you install a kitchen floor before the cabinets?
Why You Should Replace Your Kitchen Cabinet Doors
Are you thinking about replacing your kitchen cabinet doors? Consider all the costs and effort required when deciding to 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
From preparing your space to adjusting the doors, here's how to put your kitchen cabinets into place.
How to Refinish Cabinets Without Sanding
Want to save time on a kitchen update? Consider painting your kitchen cabinets without having to sand them first. Read our tips to learn how.
How to Fix a Loose Cabinet Door
Put your loose, stripped, or sagging cabinet hinges back into place.
How to Paint Your Kitchen Cabinets
Choose the right paint and primer to give your kitchen cabinets a high-quality finish—without breaking your budget. This Old House painting expert Mauro Henrique shows host Kevin O’Connor the proper way to paint cabinets for a new, updated look.
Repairing a Cabinet Frame in the Field
When a crack appeared in the panel around a farmhouse-style sink, master cabinet installer Jon Hilgenberg handled it with a simple fix
How to Upgrade to Soft Close Cabinets
In this video, Ask This Old House carpenter Nathan Gilbert upgrades a kitchen to have soft close cabinets.
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
How to Update a Kitchen with Paint
Ask This Old House host Kevin O'Connor uses a special paint to revamp an old kitchen.