DIY: Blind Corner Cabinet Solution

[@tomford6136]

That installation is a thing of beauty.

[@renaissanceman950]

Thank you so much!

[@TrailToughTrailers]

Sir, I grew up a cabinet installer/builder/designer since the late 70's. I have done 1000's of modular/customs cabinets both frame and frameless. As an installer I had to make a million changes in the field, and install a zillion more accessories. I have always prided myself as a pretty good wizard at either making things work/fit, or at least avoid getting painted in a corner by terrible designs by others. I admit... you have done an AMAZING job installing that very challenging piece of technology. That product is a masterpiece of potential failures, and it seems you avoided all of them. I take my hat off to your talents!!!

[@renaissanceman950]

@@TrailToughTrailers Thank you so much ☺️

[@dougdobbs]

I agree with TTT. That was an AMAZING job. Well done!

[@renaissanceman950]

@dougdobbs Thank you! You guys have made my day!

[@KeithHanlan]

We installed a very different style of device for our blind cabinet. The common attribute of these expensive mechanisms is that the net storage space is very little more than the original accessible cabinet. The overhead of the device and all its necessary clearances is too great. Sinking the base beneath as you have done is a great idea and I would love to see a family of products designed to take advantage of that installation process. Great job.

[@renaissanceman950]

I appreciate the feedback! There are some really interesting designs out there.

[@ytwhite5930]

As a remodel carpenter/contractor (retired),I've done my share of this type of work.I've never seen a product like this. This was done from scratch in my world,taking far longer than this install did.Doing this type of work and having to figure it all out(and re-doing it)made me a better carpenter.There sure were times I wished for something like this...Blind corner cabinets may even become popular! (doubtfully)

[@renaissanceman950]

@@ytwhite5930 Thank you! I very much appreciate your feedback and support. Thank you again!

[@michaelkernjr6482]

Brilliant workaround. You did a great job filming and explaining your thought process and execution. Great job!

[@renaissanceman950]

@@michaelkernjr6482 Thank you so much!

[@LoWithTheDown]

I’m sending this to my husband now!!!!!!

[@renaissanceman950]

Thank you so much for your support! I would love to hear how it goes. Thank you again and best wishes 😊

[@AKpaperpirates]

You would make Holmes proud! Excellent installation

[@renaissanceman950]

@@AKpaperpirates Thank you so much!

[@elizabethwilson9983]

Awesome peace of workmanship 👏🏻👏🏻

[@renaissanceman950]

Thank you so much!

[@dougphillips5686]

Your installation looks better than the normal installation!

[@renaissanceman950]

@@dougphillips5686 Thank you so much!

[@EileenHeitman]

Outstanding demo. Good light, good video, well explained and great quality hardware. I’ve been in biz 44 years as a legit licensed carpenter/ builder/ contractor and congratulate you for your calmness. I subscribed. Dave in Omaha dba Dave the Carpenter

[@renaissanceman950]

Thank you so much!

[@jeffj2495]

WOW and I mean WOW. What a great video. This is a very tough project and you took us thru each step. Thank you. That is ONE tight space to work in.

[@renaissanceman950]

@@jeffj2495 Thank you so much! Your feedback and support are very much appreciated.

[@jbonet4750]

I have this exact situation to deal with. I was going to eliminate the drawer, and combine it with the door, this is a much better solution, thanks, for literally thinking outside the box!

[@renaissanceman950]

@@jbonet4750 Thank you! I would love to know how it works out. Good luck and best wishes 😊

[@myopinion9518]

This is really fancy. Well done. Very Nice For anyone who doesn’t have the know how or $$$ to do this. You can also get 2 Rubbermaid containers-. Add wheels or felt so they slide easily. It works great. The containers catch all crumbs depending on what you put in them too. Easy to clean and you can use the drawer. You do have to remove the 1st container to get to the second, but it only takes a minute.

[@renaissanceman950]

Thanks for sharing your solution. I love hearing how people are customizing their spaces.

[@rosgeall]

That’s what I did when I moved in to my house.

[@wickedbird1538]

😢😢Sweet. I never found a decent solution for my corner so I put in shelving next to my freezer downstairs in my empty basement. Now I keep out of season kitchen stuff down there. After seeing this, I may rethink that corner. Thanks.

[@renaissanceman950]

So happy that this video inspired you to reconsider your corner storage! Thank you so much!

[@angelastephenson1395]

I have three cupboards like this due to the design and size of my kitchen This is just amazing Never seen anything like it Thanks for the idea

[@renaissanceman950]

@@angelastephenson1395 Thank you so much ☺️

[@martivasiliades8407]

Well done !! Good measuring !!

[@renaissanceman950]

@@martivasiliades8407 Thank you so much!

[@daisygurl3601]

Brilliant!

[@renaissanceman950]

@@daisygurl3601 Thank you so much!

[@Haggislover]

Wow! Very nicely done! What a great idea!

[@renaissanceman950]

@@Haggislover Thank you so much!

[@aessidhe6304]

I have 2 bottom blind corner cabinets and 2 upper blind corner cabinets. Now i have ideas on how to better use……. Thank you!

[@renaissanceman950]

@aessidhe6304 Thank you! I would love to know how it turns out. Thank you again and best wishes 😊

[@BigDreamsTinyBudget]

Great job! I am seriously impressed and loved how you explained everything. You earned my sub!

[@renaissanceman950]

@@BigDreamsTinyBudget Thank you so much! You just made my day ☺️

[@renaissanceman950]

I'm just starting so I would very much appreciate your feedback and suggestions. Best wishes!

[@GFlCh]

Excellent! Thanks for sharing. 👍

[@renaissanceman950]

You're welcome!

[@IMOO1896]

Great job! I’m impressed you didn’t cuss, (unless it was edited out)😃

[@renaissanceman950]

Lol. Cuss free :)

[@gf8958-p7p]

That was an amazing installation!! I’m so impressed at everything you cleared!!! 🎉🎉

[@juliebarnett9812]

Thanks!

[@renaissanceman950]

@@juliebarnett9812 Thank you! 😊

[@cibonthesaint8903]

Very nice job!

[@renaissanceman950]

@@cibonthesaint8903 Thank you so much!

[@themeat5053]

What a great job! Superb!

[@renaissanceman950]

Thank you so much! :)

[@themeat5053]

@@renaissanceman950 You're welcome. I was in the handyman business for a long time and always enjoyed the diagnosis and solution part of trying to fix something. But, admit it, it is awfully sweet when it works out the first time (like this did for you). Keep up the great work!

[@AnneluvsKatz]

Well done!!! Now I want one! 😅

[@renaissanceman950]

Thank you so much! Good luck and best wishes 😊

[@cq608]

Good job!

[@renaissanceman950]

@@cq608 Thank you so much!

[@danobrien3109]

Nice work and planning.👍🇨🇦

[@renaissanceman950]

Thanks 👍

[@frankwyatt627]

watching you finger all that out and install it to perfection, makes me a bit nostalgic for the craft. was a GC for 20 years doing all the work myself alone was a gratifying job. i was able to look at what i'd just accomplished and appreciate it for a job well done. as you well know every job no matter how similar to the last one is always different and a bit of freestyle is always needed. thank you . i really enjoyed it. i mean that. frank

[@renaissanceman950]

@@frankwyatt627 Thank you so much! You just made my day :)

[@roseymalino9855]

Congratulations on your problem solving skills and your deftness implementing your solution. But how much actual additional usable space was achieved?

[@renaissanceman950]

Good question. Not a lot more usable space, mostly just less frustration for the home owner

[@janemartin229]

We have a similar corner cabinet. I really wanted the double lazy Susan with the attached door (the whole thing twirls around, door and all), but they don't make them like that anymore. My S-I-L has one and it's great. The cabinetmaker put 2 tray drawers back in the corner where I can store my canning jars & things I don't use much. In the front of the cabinet, I have a regular drawer on top and a pullout trash can & recycle bin attached to a cabinet door. I love it.

[@renaissanceman950]

That is a clever solution, too! I am glad you found something that works for you.

[@cindypatrick785]

Since I didn’t need the space in the far back of the cabinet I just installed a 2 drawer sliding unit that pulls straight out .I use it for my cereals and triscuit boxes. If I ever did want to use that space I thought I could cut an opening in the wall of the cabinet next to the blind corner cabinet,but I don’t need the space . 10:35

[@renaissanceman950]

That is a good idea! Thank you and best wishes 😊

[@1dash133]

Great solution! You can find this type of hardware online for $200 to $500. The only trouble is you really don't know what you're getting as far as durability, strength, quality, and ease of installation. This video provides a few tips, but I'll guarantee you that your installation will present unique problems. Overlook a detail and the entire system won't work. On a DYI scale of 1 to 10, my guess is that it probably rates a 7 or 8.

[@renaissanceman950]

@@1dash133 Thank you 😊

[@ST-0311]

That's a nice piece of kit, but I couldn't use one. Our dead space is in the cabinet with the kitchen sink, and the plumbing would block the upper part of the sliding rack mount. I was able to install a single level tray on soft close drawer slides that pulls over the things stored back in that black hole. Unfortunately, the under sink cabinet has to be unloaded to pull it over. However, it still beats crawling back there to retrieve some almost never used item. Glad you were able to use that system. It was pretty gutsy of you to to wack up your cabinet, and great job doing the required modifications.

[@renaissanceman950]

It’s great you found a solution that works for you!

[@janemartin229]

We installed the double wide tray drawer under the sink. I just put the taller items in the front or sides where the plumbing won't knock them down. I put the shorter items in the center and back.

[@breeze787]

Beautiful job!

[@renaissanceman950]

Thanks so much!

[@lisakandu5232]

Great job!

[@renaissanceman950]

@@lisakandu5232 Thank you so much!

[@nogames8982]

I have a big corner like that and I actually love it. There’s no shelving or anything in there. But I have very large items that are also very light except for the toolbox :-) I don’t get in there very often but when I do, the stuff is there it’s so sometimes you don’t always have to get all fancy in those places.

[@renaissanceman950]

I can definitely see the advantage of using the space for bulky items!

[@flowerofson-shine3539]

Clever!😊

[@renaissanceman950]

Thank you so much!

[@kayBTR]

Excellent video!

[@renaissanceman950]

@@kayBTR Thank you so much!

[@TimDriscoll-i8d]

Great job, and you can vac the mouse poo while bottom is removed

[@renaissanceman950]

@TimDriscoll-i8d Yes, and I was able to spray pest block foam, which I didn't catch on video. I did, however, film getting my tape measurer sticky in the foam :)

[@TM-ri5uw]

Naw. Dirty stove top and cluttered kitchen. Needs a mouse or two and some more spider webs.

[@Iko0025]

Very cool- thank you

[@renaissanceman950]

You're welcome!

[@dale3404]

I love this product, but have a poorly p-designed shelf that is in the way. I’ll definitely keep this in mind for the next move, which will be sooner rather than later.

[@taicronck9559]

great job. Thank you

[@renaissanceman950]

Thank you!

[@bvrod]

Nice work!

[@renaissanceman950]

Thank you very much!

[@louisel.sinniger2057]

I have 2 corner cabinets like that. If I don’t replace my kitchen cabinets then I will probably go with a set up like he is showing. Thanks after cutting the bottom out I see mouse droppings. I had that and the got into ALL my cabinets & drawers ugh so I bought metal screen (for windows) and cut them to fit and stapled all the areas under my counter tops. THIS took care of the problem!

[@renaissanceman950]

@@louisel.sinniger2057 Thank you. I did put in pest block foam, which didn't get recorded, except for me putting the end of measuring tape into that sticky stuff 😆

[@garyward9180]

Outstanding! Now go quickly and buy a lottery ticket while you're on a roll.

[@renaissanceman950]

@@garyward9180 Lol. Thank you so much ☺️

[@utubewatcher360]

Appears to be lots of work with very little payback!! I will just dumpster dive for whatever ends up in the back dead corner. When you pulled out your bottom plywood looked like you had mouse droppings under your cabinet. You are a really good craftsman however - great job

[@renaissanceman950]

Thanks! It was a mess under there, but I got it cleaned up.

[@debraflowers5905]

Wonderful job! You were really calm doing this...or maybe the bad parts were edited out? To be honest about 2 weeks ago I was looking for something to do with my cabinets. I have two blind corners. I did see one setup that I did not like at all. What you have looks more practical. I see another project in my future. Thanks for sharing this!

[@renaissanceman950]

Thank you so much! I would love to know how it goes. Good luck and best wishes!

[@thejaxter6384]

Genius!

[@renaissanceman950]

Thank you so much!

[@dinri5544]

Fantastic

[@renaissanceman950]

Thank you!

[@richardmonson8657]

Well done sir

[@renaissanceman950]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your feedback and support. Best wishes!

[@LC-ok5nw]

Yes!

[@renaissanceman950]

Thank you so much for your support! 🫠

[@doug.a.2665]

Nice!

[@renaissanceman950]

Appreciate it!

[@grainplaner216]

you can figure your finish height between the flooring under the cabinet bottom and the sliding shelves and put in a couple support blocks on the floor to fasten your fixture to for support.

[@renaissanceman950]

You make a good point.

[@cathiwim]

We cheated- since our blind cabinet was part of a peninsula, we just put an opening and a matching door(rescued from a cabinet we didnt use) on the opposite side! We put a plywood piece inside as a wall, and a shelf, and voila! Space for my foodsaver and canning pots!

[@renaissanceman950]

That is a good solution 👌

[@liznyp6209]

I have a corner like that and it’s in a bar counter. When we redo the kitchen I’m just going to put a hidden / blind door on the backside to use from the family room.

[@renaissanceman950]

That is a fantastic idea for utilizing the space!

[@Lanedl1]

I once got stuck crawling back into a blind cabinet trying to reach for something. 🤣🤣🤣

[@renaissanceman950]

Lol. You have made my day 😆

[@renaissanceman950]

@Lanedl1 😄😄 that is so awesome! Thank you so much!

[@johnyunits7134]

nice

[@renaissanceman950]

Appreciate it!

[@barbaraperdue7313]

No, about two years ago I had the same cabinets put in and I put the same hardware in the bottom and I have a pull out drawer on top so you just have to get the right cabinet

[@renaissanceman950]

@@barbaraperdue7313 Thank you. I would be interested in where you found that. Thanks again!

[@dianeroome972]

Another task to be added to the honey-do list. LOL. But, can you find me a house first? I promise to employ you full time...

[@renaissanceman950]

Thank you so much! You just made my day ☺️

[@cousinJoJo1]

Can you tell me what the minimum width of the cabinet door should be. I don't know if my door opening is too small.

[@renaissanceman950]

@cousinJoJo1 Good question. This cabinet had a 17" wide opening. Any smaller and it might not have worked. Thank you and best of luck! 🙂

[@terrywhite5455]

Nice work. But, I have to say is it worth it just to store who knows what which is hardly ever used. Similar to spending $10K for an outdoor storage shed to store unwanted, unused items that you think you will use again someday.

[@renaissanceman950]

Fair enough!

[@SeanSullivan1958]

I have to come up with a similar solution. But my corner cabinet is one of those bifold doors so this solution will not work. Solved it for the other side with a lazy Susan but don't think it will work on the other side.

[@renaissanceman950]

Thank you! I would be interested in how you did that. Thank you again

[@JohnAndries-lt2jd]

Who ever invented that hardware was genius.

[@renaissanceman950]

It is a clever design. Thank you so much!

[@amyfrancois9121]

OLD SCHOOL LAZY SUSAN CABINETS!!

[@renaissanceman950]

Good point. There actually is a lazy Susan on the other corner of this U shaped kitchen. Thank you and best wishes 😊

[@erynlasgalen1949]

My kitchen has two dead spaces at the corners. They used to be a great hide and seek spot when I was a kid until I ran into a spider. Any solutions for a corner spot with no access at all except from beneath?

[@renaissanceman950]

😂 I love the story of the spiders 🕷 I can mentally picture the dead space you're speaking of, but I don't have any suggestions (yet). Anyone else out there have any suggestions? Thank you so much for your feedback and support 😀

[@erynlasgalen1949]

@renaissanceman950 Thank YOU so much for answering. I think the solution would be to replace the cabinets. They date from 1960 and are massively impractical. Not only do we have the dead space in the corner ers, but the cabinets are about ten inches off the ground on metal stilts. It was the latest design back then, but it is lost space, and everything that is dropped in the kitchen goes beneath them and has to be retrieved. I asked my parents what they were thinking, and my mother said it looked light and airy. Then they moved out and left me the house, so I can't complain too much.

[@marionryan582]

👍🤩👏

[@renaissanceman950]

Thank you so much!

[@Cubevanlife]

My supplier Marathon Hardware has Italian made double bean pullouts that I prefer over this set up.

[@renaissanceman950]

Thank you so much! I will definitely check that out. Best wishes!

[@danwaller5312]

Buy Lazy Susans when putting cabinets in

[@renaissanceman950]

There actually is a lazy suzan on the other corner of this U shaped kitchen 🙂

[@cathymc116]

I don't have the skills or the money. I would be happy with just some rolling baskets that I could put in the blind spot area. That way I could just pull out the stuff in the front. And access the back.

[@renaissanceman950]

That's a great solution too! I'm all about maximizing what you have.

[@johncarlson7955]

Thinking outside the box, we could work good together,lol . I know why you predrilled for screws, does anyone else know why?

[@renaissanceman950]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your feedback and support! Best wishes 😊

[@SteveBueche1027]

A Face Frame hinge would solve any clearance issues.

[@renaissanceman950]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your feedback and support. Best wishes!

[@jlynnc9559]

Having cabinets done and we are not putting in any cabinets that would create the blind corner. Empty space with no access.

[@renaissanceman950]

Good planning certainly pays off. Best wishes! 🙂

[@91F2Z]

Is that mouse crap I see under the cabinet? We found that the mice were entering our house from under the cabinets, then sneaking out the air vents in the kick plates.

[@renaissanceman950]

@@91F2Z I did install pest proof foam all through, which wasn't filmed (except for me getting my tape measurer stuck in it). 😄

[@harrydoherty8299]

very nice but$$$. i’m leaving ours the way it is . that unit has a limit to what size the items are stored in the baskets.

[@renaissanceman950]

@harrydoherty8299 Absolutely true. This was a case where the owner never got into the cabinet and was frustrated with things being buried. There is definitely a loss in volume.

[@Left-handed-liberal]

What cabinet doesn't have a drawer? This is confusing.. why does the device have to be that tall?

[@renaissanceman950]

@Left-handed-liberal Good question. If you look at their listing on Amazon you will see all of the examples have full height doors with no drawer above. A large percentage of corner cabinets are built with a drawer like in this video, but I was unable to find any hardware designed for those shorter door cabinets

[@joer9276]

When I designed my kitchen I just made it a blind corner.

[@renaissanceman950]

Yeah, I hear you. It's the easiest solution!

[@tvviewer4500]

That looks like one grand kid would ruin it in 20 seconds

[@renaissanceman950]

Grandkids are the best, but they are trouble 😀

[@pamelaspooner7183]

Congrats! But the easiest thing to do is clean, donate, and own less stuff! Folks, you just don’t need it!

[@renaissanceman950]

I hear you! It's definitely easier to organize than to build, that's for sure. 😊

[@aproudnaturalizedamericanc7442]

That cabinet looks too convoluted and awful to use. My husband put one in for me which is wooden and absolutely a dream to us. Omega National Maple Blind Corner Caddy. It has the cabinet and 2 drawers. It took him no time to assemble and install.

[@renaissanceman950]

Thanks for sharing your solution, I'm always interested in what works best for people!

[@janteve6509]

Have the people near you go outside while you’re talking please.

[@renaissanceman950]

Thank you. I appreciate your feedback and suggestions.

[@davidpatriot1082]

many will disagree with me, but this video is too slow and too long it has valuable content, but youre going to miss a large part of the available audience with the pacing Id offer a recommendation that you put out both these long form videos and a shorter video where its the bare bones of the idea, then people who want more details can come here will increase your view revenue

[@renaissanceman950]

Thank you for the helpful suggestion!

[@bus535joyfully3]

Brilliant!