An Inside Look at Kitchen Cabinets

Manufactured kitchens run the gamut on price, materials and craftsmanship
by Scott Gibson

Factory-built kitchen cabinets are available in a range of prices and materials with varying degrees of design flexibility. This article describes the types of cabinets that are on the market, the quality and durability of materials that go into them, and how they are built. Good reading before shopping.

From Fine Homebuilding 127(Kitchens & Baths), pp. 40-47
November 1, 1999

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Purchasing | Kitchen Installations | Kitchen Cabinets | Materials | Cabinets and Built-ins
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