Don't Buy Kitchen Cabinets Without Watching This First!

[@caliv0608]

She should totally do audiobooks in her spare time. Very soothing, non-demeaning, and approachable in her way of speaking. I always thought of plywood as being blah, but I see that it can be very useful in some applications. Thanks!

[@jonathantyree8172]

The lasagna of woods....im sold... Leah listening to you explain things in leymans tems is rather comforting

[@seejanedrill]

Jonathan Tyree 😊

[@tackmose]

I agree JT! Leah you are a great teacher. Btw, Jonathan are you from Mesquite? If so , I'm Kyle moseley's mom. Baseball and your parents are our common factors

[@no-yb6976]

😆

[@cow.44]

Leah, You are the best! You explained the critical cabinet selection points so simply. You explained the "terms" I needed to grasp so well. Now I have the confidence to tell our new construction manager what we must have in our cabinets. Thank you.

[@r2solutions635]

I am a landlord in DC with a few small buildings, several units. I’ve come to love carpentry. I started doing my own small fixes last year and really enjoy carpentry. This video is really informative as I have to replace a few cabinets...I appreciate the craftsmanship that goes into building wooden structures. Thank you!

[@vilmabock478]

Great! 💯 Love to see others prosper! 🎊 Prosper and be in good health, even as your soul prospers. 🌟The BEST for your business. 🤗

[@russellmac.6776]

How do I not know this woman but trust her completely?!?!

[@laskutapa185]

because she is real deal. no artificial make ups, no expensive dresses to convince audience

[@OvisAriesFarm]

I love her too and trust her implicitly, but see my comment above detailing my cabinets.com experience. What a disaster.

[@pandaballsocial9828]

To legit to quit.

[@Truenorth747]

I agree with everything, I would also add , as an experienced homeowner, pay a little bit more for full height cabinets that are flushed with the ceiling ,wherever possible. Nothing looks good on top of them anyway, and cleaning greasy dust is a huge pain. Not to mention an injury hazard if you have to climb cabinets and ladders.

[@jorrba3934]

TrueNorth747 That's so true. It would be a waste of space.

[@seejanedrill]

TrueNorth747 thanks for sharing your perspective

[@hardrock1826]

TrueNorth747 You are right about those full height cupboards. I am redoing my kitchen and would love to get them. But my kitchen has a bulkhead all the way around that houses water lines and a drain pipe from an upstairs bathroom. It would represent a major job rerouting this. It all comes around and goes down to the basement in the wall on the one side of the kitchen. I thought of eliminating that wall and taking that other room to expand the kitchen. But that wall has the water lines, drain, some electrical, the thermostat and the cold air return that also goes upstairs. It all spells nightmare to me. So i'm stuck with the regular sized cupboards.

[@GoofyFlan]

Thank You! I'm about to take on the task of remodeling my kitchen and this helps.

[@drakeorion94]

You should have something on the top of the cabinets. I haven't seen a square house yet. The trim at the top is to hid gaps at the top of the cabinets.

[@goldworldproduction3400]

The knowledge you give is truly mind blowing...it’s simple but hold lots of detail. Please make videos Forever!!!!

[@seejanedrill]

That is very nice of you to say

[@flygirl2172]

I love you Leah ! You deserve your own TVs show

[@K2scuba]

Leah, I've spent hours & days trying to figure out which cabinets to purchase.It's been SO confusing. In one video, you help it all make sense. Thank you!!!! 🦋

[@denisemartin3603]

So who did you go with?

[@AlexGraettinger]

Your videos are just perfection. I've seen a lot of videos that show the steps of a remodel, but nothing with this level of detail on how to pick good cabinet materials. Thank you!

[@ramanichols9759]

Leah, there is nothing lazy about you! I have learned so much from your videos. Thank you for posting concise, easy to understand instructions and information for those of us who are not knowledgeable about the subjects you address.

[@eleanore7485]

Once again Leah saves the day! I am starting to consider a complete Kitchen remodel and the basics she covers give me a baseline to begin. YOU are wonderful.

[@melaniewood3304]

I love her. She makes me feel like she's talking to her neighbor. I want to be her neighbor!!

[@seejanedrill]

🙂👍

[@yoskiworld2728]

😂🤣 nicely put I totally agree though ...beautiful calming voice and very informative❤️❤️ I’m a fan now 💜 New subbie alert🤗

[@electriclife158]

This is the best channel anywhere when it comes to wood working and carpentry. If your not subscribed as a diyer your insane. She may be the best and most informative carpenter I’ve ever seen. Thanks

[@kenmotocino9216]

I loved my vintage 1930s plywood cabinets- so light and so strong, easy to sand and well-built.

[@peaharrison9071]

I am working on my first house (built in 81) and whooooweee that was a bad decoration decade. But some stuff has been changed by me, because of you. Thank you

[@noahturner1508]

I saw your video about chisels a few years ago and have been trying to find you since. So glad I finally found you. I love how you get straight to the point and you describe everything so people who aren’t woodworkers can still understand

[@rtaylor3350]

I built 27 RTA unfinished Conestoga Wood cabinets myself this year. Had fun staining and top coating them myself and for the uppers, took them out in my backyard and used a Graco sprayer to paint them antique white :) Lots of work, but also the feeling of accomplishing a large project was rewarding. FWIW I've been refinishing and staining wood for 40 years, but only have used a paint sprayer for the recent 4 years

[@seejanedrill]

👍

[@chrisllang8055]

You are a truly gifted and inspirational teacher in the DIY field. I can learn so much from every video you post up. Thanks Bunches for what you do with your talents and wisdom.

[@Sergeant-of-the-crossing-guard]

Thanks SO MUCH, Leah! I’ll be buying my new kitchen cabinets in a few weeks and you’ve given me a handy checklist to bring along. I appreciate your expertise and explanations about why each aspect is important.

[@LukeXMV]

Clear, concise and visually well supported. Well done lady! Thank you.

[@seejanedrill]

you're very welcome!

[@judyjudyjudy9593]

Leah, for heaven sake I haven't seen you for a long, long time!!!! It is so good to see you! My gosh women, we need more of you & you're videos...you make it so easy to understand! LOL Judie

[@Gettysburg2013]

Jane! I heard your voice and got pumped! I watched your videos for my bathroom remodel now I’m definitely watching your videos for our kitchen remodel. Thanks for all the videos! It’s extremely helpful

[@garygushue4273]

I've missed so many of your videos Leah, but glad your still putting your beautiful tutorial videos. I've been so swamped with doing kitchen cabinet installs myself. I had to quit working for a company do to the fact of them cursing all the time with my work. I go above & beyond to make the customers happy & he had no appreciation so I just chose to go my way & not tolerate that kind of nonsense.

[@dianewomble527]

I am a cabinet designer and this is a very good video for someone who doesn't know much about cabinets. All of the important points are well explained.

[@seejanedrill]

thank you so much, Diane!

[@positivelybeautiful1]

Thank you for teaching us and sharing information. You have true compassion, the caring especially for us, strangers.

[@MaydaysCustomWoodworks]

Hey Leah. I love the channel. I am a professional cabinet maker. I own my own shop and I have been fine woodworking for 8 years. I am making cabinets full time. I think this video is very helpful for helping people understand the basics of buying cabinets from big box bulk stores. When buying from big box stores you are prettt accurate in what you sais but I would also mention that many fine cabinets can be exceptions to a few things you pointed out. For example- particle board core melamine is an amazing material and any cabinet maker who is putting a proper frame on their cabinets and understands proper cabinet joinery will get fantastic results with it. The white melamine coating on particle board strengthens the sheet to be waterproof, strong against flexing, and extremely durable. Most cabinet making shops use melamine for all their workbenches because of how durable it is. If you understand how to use it it is a fantastic material. Btw, melamine and vinyl are very different materials. Vinyl sucks as a surface but melamine is amazing. By first glance most people couldnt tell the difference between the 2. Also, you are correct that dovetails are very strong, but again... The big box stores mainly deal in the most common knowledge products. Like this- if you get to pick your own case material then they arent gonna put a material on there that is confusing. They arent gonna give you enough rope so that you coild hang yourself. Unlike my work, where you tell me exactly what you want and I take initiative to make it to how you want it (even if you dont know what you want) the benefit there isnthat I dont have to try to educate you on the pros and cons of every part of the process. I dont even give my clients the choice of soft close or not. Everything is melamine. Everything is soft close. Everything is General Finishes lacquers with a Chemcraft primer. Btw... There is plywood core melamine but it is 3 times the cost and an experienced cabinet maker would have 0 benefits of using a plywood core over particle board. Both look identical and both will last forever with a stupid amount of durability. What more could you ask of a material than to do everything you coild ever want with no problems? Btw.... Particle board without a melamine face is so brittle compared to melamine faced particle board that I have never and will never have it in my shop. Also, melamine has denser than normal particle board cores so it is already a better core. When screwing into melamine from any angle you will not get splitting if you use the right screw. You need to contact cabinet screw companies like Fasco and they will send you screws that can go into any cabinet material no matter how brittle the material is on the edges without splitting. Often the problem with the material isnt the material itself, its the screw. Same with most woods. I have screws that can go straight into hard maple with no counter sink bit and bury itself under the surface with no splitting or furring. My drawer sides are bullnosed pre finished Baltic birch ply with a melamine (not vinyl) bottom. Beautiful, affordable, very durable. In fact the material itself is much more stable and water resistant than raw lumber. I learned from a cabinet maker of 25 years and he has never once had a drawer fail over the period of his career. Neither have I. So theres many things about cabinet making that are exceptions to the rules that an expert consultant would be able to navigate for you. Usually the smaller companies do a better job in my opinion. The same way I wouldnt give my clients the choice of either latex or a lacquer finish (because lacquer is simply a better and cheaper to apply finish with my setup) I dont give my clients much choice aside from the style, color, and functionality. If you ever have time to walk into a cabinet making material store like a hardwood retailer I think you will see some materials that outright shock you and you stare at for 10 minutes wondering how a cabinet maker would benefit from using it lol. But these smaller cabinet shops often have passion for their craft and are not only the builders but also the expert consultants and can stay up to date with the best materials to get the best products for the clients. If I gave my clients every choice over ever detail of my cabinets there is a lot I would do differently lol. Unfortunately the quality would plumit because I would have to run my business according the the rules you just spoke of. I hope this doesnt come as an offense. When dealing with the big box stores you are spot on. But if you think that a smaller shop would be ripping you off or building crappy stuff because he doesn't follow the same rules you would be mistaken. Also the strongest and best cabinets out there would never be RTA. They would need an expert's hand from design to final install

[@seejanedrill]

I appreciate your taking the time to write this very detailed comment. When I produced this video I considered only cabinets sold online or at big box stores because I felt that the vast majority of people were purchasing their cabinets this way. I am not surprised by the quality of your build.

[@1Esteband]

Thank you for your thorough explanation. What you say is exactly why Ikea kitchens are a great choice for those who cannot afford a custom kitchen

[@_thapoepoe]

My first time watching Ms. Leah and I think she's awesome. I learned so much from just one video, all due to her teaching style. Thank you!

[@joecamel8182]

Jan is the best. Love her style. Thanks Jane for all you teach.

[@natesommers1316]

I'm a superintendent and I'm around renovations all the time ...but I was a little confused shopping for kitchen cabinets...the options are endless But this video simplified it thank you so much ....

[@seejanedrill]

Glad it helped

[@markwells2710]

I swear, I can't tell you how much I enjoy your channel.

[@TheSocalHandyman]

This video is well made and it is for anyone who does not know the difference. Thanks for sharing and Leah, thanks for your work.

[@cha-ka8671]

See Jane Drill is the absolute #1 trusted source of building information. Also, she reminds me of watching PBS shows growing up LOL Very pleasant and informative. Just when you think you know a little about something. She educates you and you feel confident in the end.

[@cellya.4277]

She is a very good instructor

[@elizabethnavarro4267]

I'm going to remodel my kitchen. All your advise about to get the right wood and woodwork is really good. Thank you for sharing.

[@infinitesum]

Great crash course! From complete ignorance about the topic in 10 minutes now I know exactly what is important to select good kitchen cabinets.

[@seejanedrill]

Glad to be of help! 🙂

[@evek2501]

So informative! Thanks Leah. You're a natural teacher.

[@destinyhart7532]

Long time veiwer here. Just wanted to thank you again for all your help. We sure do appreciate it.

[@denises4093]

Thank you Leah! This is the best news I heard all day. I am in the process of remodeling my kitchen. I had so many questions about what to look for when purchasing good quality cabinets and you answered all of my questions. I greatly appreciate that information.

[@samnyb7266]

I looked at the price of quality cabinets and decided to learn how to make my own - it was a lot more complicated than I thought, but in the end I'm glad I did it, and now I've learned a very useful skill that I can use time and time again

[@cindyhernandez6113]

Thank you....Just started remodeling my kitchen and had no idea which types of cabinets available... Now I know what to look for!

[@seejanedrill]

Glad it helped!

[@perolito83]

Such a great video, no nonsense, clearly explained and by such a nice lady to boot!

[@Celicheli3]

I so appreciate her expertise. Finally, great honest information. Bravo

[@CorkKNIFE]

Been watching remodeling videos for a few months now and I must say I learned a thing or three on this vid.

[@missmalouvlog3346]

Now i know the better kinds of woods to our cabinets . Thanks to you

[@seejanedrill]

my pleasure

[@GarlandLym]

Fantastic video. !!! You not only offered the info I wanted to know, you also included what I needed to know. Video angles were on point. And sound was professional.

[@calvary2571]

Leah you're awesome, I share your videos with new homeowners. You break it down so all levels can do it.

[@jorrba3934]

Thanks leah. You were spot on. I would just like to add, if you do decide to get MDF, you could always skin the inside. In other words add and glue a thin material. That will protect your cabinet from water damage. You could also stain or paint your skin material. Thanks again

[@seejanedrill]

Joe Rubalcava hey Joe, thanks for taking the time to comment

[@zekehu7701]

WOW!!!! Its a pleasure listening to you explain things, everyone will understand you. You said it in a very motherly way. God bless you 🙏✌

[@SwahiliSpicE]

I want to be like you. I loved wood and metal work at school but never tried to learn more or put myself in that environment in my adult life. I remember my resistant materials teacher asking me to show some boys in my class to show them my welding technique, and they were so embarrassed that a girl was showing them. So I’ve been looking up some carpentry and home reno courses in my area to build some confidence and learn new skills. And I will be building a workshop in my back garden(yard). Your videos have given me faith that women can indeed do anything they put their mind to.

[@christal718]

I don't own a home nor am I looking at cabinets but Leah sounds so pleasant I stayed to watch.

[@AppleValleyGirl100]

Great video, Leah. I am just beginning my research on kitchen cabinets. I am so glad I found you. You are a wonderful teacher!

[@jeffleonard9983]

Thank you. That’s all! Thought maybe you were Canadian, I am, because of your honesty! ❤

[@jecht34]

I'm not sure what you do for a living (aside from making these excellent videos) but you should have a classroom. Having skill or knowledge is one thing but the ability to teach is one of the rarest. I am a professional carpenter but I wish I had a fraction of your ability to spell things out. There would fewer mistakes, less wasted time and a lot less frustration if we could spell things out to the helpers or each other on a job site like you can. Keep it up!

[@seejanedrill]

Very nice of you to say. Actually, I am a journeyman and worked as a trades instructor.

[@feleicia7195]

Thank you for talking plain english and not carpenter jargon when teaching us who don't know these things. You have no idea how much you helped me out!!

[@seejanedrill]

glad to help

[@kinggeorgewashington]

Great Advice. If you have particle board don`t bother trying to fix it up. Throw it away. It is not good. Watching a video like this will save you a lot of money. Thank you Leah.

[@kenzithompson]

I love this lady. Her presentation style is awesome!

[@seejanedrill]

thank you so much!

[@suziewong2181]

Thank you so much for a very clear and informative video! I am going to be redoing my kitchen after 15 years of waiting. I want the best cabinets I can get in my kitchen and my bathroom. This video has cleared up a lot of my questions! Thank you so much for taking the time and posting this on KZbin!

[@jessandrews9576]

I love this woman... what a legend, love the way she addresses us!

[@seejanedrill]

🙂

[@istandalone3870]

Glad your video popped up, my son is saving money for a new kitchen in the next four months. And this video it explains about three different times of wood. Very helpful info, and yes I'm in charge of the kitchen, since I'm the chef/cook. Lol. Cabinets, granite countertops, appliances, ect. Thanks lady, this info will help when selecting the ca and cabinets. Take care and blessings.

[@seejanedrill]

my pleasure

[@taytase]

This is such an awesome channel! Ms. Leah is so informative and has such a lovely speaking style, I simply don't understand how See Jane Drill isn't a PBS television show. Keep up the great work! You have a fan for life in me.

[@seejanedrill]

Thank you, we would love such an opportunity.

[@neilsimmons9582]

Leah you are the best. I've learned a lot by watching your show.

[@civicdrive202]

I'm learning how to make videos for my clients. I think I will use this channel for my inspiration. Although I wateched this video to gain knowledge prior to ordering cabinets, I took away many valuable insights. Great job!

[@tstanley01]

This woman has the most incredible voice. Her cadence and manor is really nice.

[@PTLB772]

Wow! Love your attitude! I had to like and comment for your channel!!! It’s so important that content is valuable/usable, easy to understand for the person who is seeking knowledge to take on their own project, but who may know nothing. Luckily I have a husband who is a fast learner and willing to work. Also important is content that answers all the questions that other channels don’t bother to answer. That’s where people’s comments help you grow channel.

[@PTLB772]

AND this video is what caused me to check out your other content. I’m looking for videos on house to install cabinets.

[@ExpectMiracles55]

Very informative. No words go to waste here. Short, concise, to the point. And she has a way to calmy express herself that is quite endearing. Excellent! Of course I hit the subscribe button!

[@lanceleonard8806]

I just love your videos Ms. Leah! You're always so informative and explain everything to a T.

[@ncp3077]

This was so awesome!!!! I feel proud that not only men have this type of knowledge! New subbie

[@lewisclark5694]

You’re good at explaining things lady...and I’m a carpenter/ woodworker who makes furniture . Very approachable and understandable.

[@mc4kvb]

Leah, thanks so much for such a very detailed explanation of cabinets. You broke it down for us so we would know the difference in several different ones. You make it easy for those of us who might be in the market for cabinets. You gotta love the “soft close feature”!!! Thanks again Leah!!

[@seejanedrill]

Becky's Texas Wood Shop hey Becky, I do love the soft close feature.

[@nkeet89]

I felt like I was listing to a friend I've known for years. Awesome video.

[@ReneeFitch]

My first Leah video, and I subscribed 30 seconds into it. I just liked her from “hello.” How can you not?

[@susansullivan2217]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO!! I've been shopping for cabinets for months and I was so confused.

[@RockAndRose]

Woot! I just found you. OMG. I'm thrilled to meet a woman who can help other DIY women like me.

[@lavone9218]

I think hit subscribe after 10 seconds. Very professional and down to earth woman. Respect!

[@victoriacelenza5282]

I wish that our local BOCES did not discourage me when I wanted to take wood working. This was back in the late 80s to the early 90s. I love that you are providing these videos for women who want to step out of their comfort zone. Thank you!!!

[@markbaker5366]

I love the way you speak English. Very clear..

[@vdobrovo]

Hi Leah, it is very therapeutic to watch your videos including this one!

[@allywolf9182]

You rock Leah!! I'm an old lady by myself and don't have many tools and i need cabinets so this helped a lot

[@seejanedrill]

glad to be of help!

[@aloiswinzinger1160]

This was awesome. I am thinking of building a home and trying to plan everything to see if it makes sense. You have helped a lot thanks.

[@irecruitfish7410]

Thank you Leah, thanks to myself for subscribing, and thank you KZbin for adding this to my recommendation section! :)

[@CrankyPantss]

That was a lot of helpful information in one video. Thanks for sharing it all with us. It's easy to get lost in all of the choices and details, so videos like this are so helpful. I'm looking forward to watching this kitchen renovation progress.

[@seejanedrill]

Thanks, Linda! 😊

[@marjoriejudge5348]

full overlay cabinets are just yummier 😍 generally if you decide on custom , the drawers can be made a few inches longer and still fit a standard size cabinet

[@jodi-ann4083]

Thank you so much, I’m in the process of remodeling my kitchen. This information is so helpful!

[@leticiabravo1034]

I don't know anything of cabinets now I learn a lot thanks for the video

[@vikkih7746]

I so needed this video, I am having my kitchen remodeled and now I know what I need to look for when selecting cabinets

[@seejanedrill]

glad it was helpful!

[@Wyldbutterfly028]

I have the exact same cabinets. Just remodeled our kitchen last year. Love them and the soft close upgrade.

[@zzubuzz]

Thanks for your advise, many similar videos to yours but yours seem to get right down to the subject and cover it well without wasting allot of time.

[@mredwan47]

She is very concise, goes right to the point, doesn't waste any time. Love her voice btw! Insta subscribe!!

[@hlohlholhhol]

You are very good teacher and very good presenter.

[@willhagler9334]

You did a wonderful job explaining the topic. This is one of your best videos. Thank you

[@seejanedrill]

Will Hagler thanks

[@RedMandMs]

Thank you so much! This was so very helpful. I wish I had you here to help me put my cabinets in! 😀

[@milperez809]

Very informative. Thank you getting my kitchen done. Got a quote on the cabinets from studio 41. Same cabinets shaker style and blue. Prices way better than home depot, menards, and lowes. U shaped kitchen design ❤

[@dath283]

I have seen a number of your videos and love your clear, accessible basic information. Keep up the good work!!!

[@seejanedrill]

Thanks Dave

[@kimberlyragan1222]

Thank you Leah! Such a great video. So happy that I found it on U tube!

[@marilynrandall9337]

Thanks Leah! Great info if not reminders! All the Best!!!

[@seejanedrill]

Thanks Marilyn

[@Sean-mc4iq]

First time viewer, and now a subscriber... holy you are amazing at teaching, and transferring the information to my mind! Thanks!

[@taz-on-the-looseyusef5526]

i m glad I watched this as my house is almost complete only kitchen fittings left, I he been taking notes with love from Botswana

[@seejanedrill]

Botswana! Welcome to our channel, and thanks for watching!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Great video, you have a really great talent of making things understandable.

[@thisisme2476]

Please do a video on counter tops for the cabinets..