How To: DIY Modern Kitchen Cabinet Remodel | Update Cabinets on a Budget | Modern Builds | EP. 46

[@DrunkInPublic]

Is everyone missing the point that he is helping a friend who doesn't have a lot of money? Yea solid wood is great, but this man used a piece of mdf to give his friend a beautiful new space! Great Job as always Mike! I greatly appreciate you making projects that the regular man can afford!

[@GeneJordan]

It would have even cost less to repurpose and repaint the old cabinet doors.

[@froschkenig]

@@GeneJordan maybe his friend didn't like the look of them.

[@GeneJordan]

@@froschkenig When you are trying to save money, as they said he wanted to do, you use what you've got.

[@whitechris720]

I guess removing sink and plumbing in kitchen would save money. Also spending hours working on a $5 piece of wood would save money if you have the time. Realistically get a professional to remodel your kitchen and spend the money for a nice kitchen. Your home is generally your biggest investment, your kitchen is the most expensive room in the house.

[@tonisham9403]

@@GeneJordan do you have any video recommendations for that?

[@fatimahsini5110]

This is a valuable addition to my woodwork collection kzbin.infoUgkxkNYRBJuiJ6EwD-tQSAlxg0eFKsnR2cgz I still will rate this woodwork plan as the best in my reference library. It always seem to stand out from the rest whenever you go through the library. This is a masterpiece.

[@EqlOpper2Nity]

Not particularly my style but it's definitely a huge improvement. I'm sure with a really cool backsplash, sink, and some paint on the walls it will definitely look great.

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

As a former cabinetmaker, I'll say right up front that you did an excellent job. Euro-style hinges are really nice to work with, aren't they? Now you know why they're so popular. All in all, about the only criticism I'd make would be your choice in making the drawer boxes out of MDF. I think your friend would be happier if they were made from a good hardwood plywood. The MDF drawer boxes might not last very long. Then again I could be completely wrong, but I don't think so. It depends on how you use your kitchen. MDF has been used to make doors and drawer fronts since MDF was first routed, and it'll hold up really well if the paint is kept decent, so no criticism there. Overall, however, I think it's a job well done - one you both should be proud of. Well done!

[@ModernBuilds]

Awesome, thanks mark! That's a good tip on the drawers, One thing that makes me feel better is they'll all have liners and one of the silverware organizers to hopefully reduce wear and tear

[@tonyfromaccounting56]

Would of sanded and re did the old ones, would of came out better and looked more fancy

[@GeneJordan]

@@tonyfromaccounting56 I've done that on two kitchens so far, one large and one medium sized. They both did turn out quite fancy, made me some cash on the side, and saved a couple of friends quite a bit at the same time.

[@tonyfromaccounting56]

Gene Jordan idk but in this video they looked quit plain, not really nice no curves or pop outs

[@GeneJordan]

@@tonyfromaccounting56 By "done that" I meant sanded, primer, and repainted the original doors.

[@magmae5183]

Very nice! I think I could actually do this. I took wood shop in high school instead of home EC...I LOVE working with wood, and tools. Love the end result!!

[@EricCabussu]

Unsealed mdf drawers won't last long enough. Another tip would be using pre laminated mdf panels, those will fare a lot better than the paint.

[@cheesecake00222]

This looks like an awesome way to update a kitchen on a budget. I will definitely refer back to this video when I buy my first house😊

[@Akb8185]

Those hinges are massive the savers, very forgiving as well. Blüm, who first developed this pot hinges does soft close rails/slides as well. For the unit that is flush to the wall, there are variants to the pot hinge that allow it to open flush with cabinet unit or forward to avoid the handle crashing.

[@leodanryan966]

Okay, I have been around for nearly 60 years, and outdated becomes new around every 15-20 years. I'm keeping my oak cabinets and you can keep up with the Jones's.

[@KnomChomper]

I can't seem to remember the seventies coming back

[@alvaroespinales3350]

The results are awesome. The tutorial was fresh. You did a better choice using mdf because flat plywood or maple wood will warp. The paint you use was my only concern. Laquar prime and laquar base with commercial varnish sealer will waterproof your doors and resist wear and tear. Thanks for idea on aligning door fronts with the handles itself.

[@davideggleston837]

Thank you! stellar idea, I was trying to figure out the best way to update my look on a tight budget. I'll have to do some pricing but I thing that cabinet reface might just still be in budget while looking loads better then just sanding the old doors and painting everything.

[@mulberryworkshop]

That doors with a white primer and some cool retro knobs plus a polishing of the hinges would have look cool too.

[@Esimmons1717]

A kitchen with no sink.... Must be part of that modern sleek look.

[@MESTER47]

Evan Simmons 😂😂😂😉

[@ModernBuilds]

Haha Exactly! It's in the mail, he ordered it online and should be here in the next couple days.

[@danielbeharq]

Are you doing a video about installing the sink?

[@Amyls64]

Who needs a sink when you have a dishwasher???

[@MESTER47]

Yeh right! 😂😂😂

[@leifprice8836]

As kitchens are a must in every home, remodeling them is quite a task. Nonetheless, it looks great.

[@Sentinalh]

Taking longer than expected seems to be the way all remodeling projects go

[@ModernBuilds]

I think so haha!

[@katrinac6632]

Modern Builds how many days did it really take? I only have 2 days on the weekend and really wouldn't want my cabinet unusable for a whole week until the next weekend when I can finish the DIY project.

[@sjr7822]

Finish product is so much cleaner looking

[@stevesteves8915]

Very nice job (although I think I would be more likely to be replacing painted mdf with solid wood!)

[@omegamodesto871]

I love how you save , refurbish and reuse !!!!!!

[@johnstancliff7328]

Thank God the original cabinets were made out of plywood... that saved a-lot of money!

[@Retroweld]

Whoa! That is a lot of work. You made it look so easy. Nice job!

[@ModernBuilds]

It definitely was haha! Thanks Douglas

[@BYOTools]

Randomly stumbled across this video today and I loved seeing it Mike. Reminded me of my old videos and love seeing how your channel has grown in size and quality.

[@carlosjacob163]

I was thinking about buying new cabinet and counter tops.In second thought I think I'm going to try it out.

[@marisotoserna]

looks great! I bought a fixer upper and have been putting off the kitchen because it is ALWAYS the most costly but this is a great DIY Friendly tutorial. :) keep up the great work

[@ModernBuilds]

That's awesome! Glad I could help

[@novicetrader5545]

Okay! At first I was so happy to have found this video, and then I saw how much work this takes and decided to pay someone else to do it 😂 Great video.

[@heathertheginge6291]

The cabinet install looked great, and thanks for the helpful video! Though I definitely prefer dark cabinets with a light countertop.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Ton of work but looks great. Depending on your budget vs. time might be worth just going online to cabinet giant or cabinets to go and selecting solid ply cabinets with a modern look. Would save a ton of time but at the sacrifice of a little more money. Keep up the good work!

[@chelseaxoxo7666]

What about the sink lol

[@ModernBuilds]

It's in the mail.

[@DoctorSkillz]

@@ModernBuilds Is it still in the mail?

[@DoctorSkillz]

@@skanwar7124 Well, no one provided an update, you goon.

[@cristianbenescu7949]

Legend says it's still in the mail

[@The999999333]

Ohh noo, 4 years without sink😵

[@ausguitarist]

congrats on the sponsorship! people to slam "sell out" just remember, sponsorship's mean more quality content from youtube creators!

[@ModernBuilds]

Exactly! I'd never do a sponsorship that wouldn't make sense for me or the audience.

[@nytom4info]

From face frame to euro boxes...now that’s modern! ;)

[@Hailey.M.Marshall]

woah his voice was much deeper than I expected

[@APlusKitchens]

Good Work Mike. Expanded shows have been made in cabinet.

[@liltom6364]

It depends. The old one still looks fashionable and neat

[@techfive7202]

Looks good. Great job. A lot of damn work. The paint will most likely need to maintained. Hd supply sells custom doors for really cheap. That's the route I went.

[@LMZ-K]

I really appreciate your channel. And i know this is very old video. But thank you!

[@jz400]

These are the cabinets we are getting. My kitchen is the 1930 original. Looking forward to living in the present.

[@ModernBuilds]

Haha! sweet, good luck!!

[@its_holmes]

Fantastic! Bought my first house this past year and have been following you for project ideas. Would love if you could also add rough estimates of price by piece of material, as well as overall cost and time. Keep it up!

[@ashlynkaaay]

I could never do this but i love watching your videos! amazing job! :)

[@ModernBuilds]

Haha! you'd be surprised. Thanks a lot!!

[@SuperBullyone]

Nice work, the old wood cabinets look better than the new cheap white ones. But the work was outstanding.

[@HulaShack1]

This was awesome. It looks amazing and you just increased the value of his home. Great job!!!

[@1Brookiecookie1]

hes super cute and handy, he seems super nice too. Love the videos!

[@Hubbmade]

Just the video I've been looking for to help with some shop storage cabinets! Very helpful, thanks Mike!

[@ModernBuilds]

Awesome, Glad I could help!

[@walterdiaz2003]

I bought a house a few months ago and I really don't want to deal with contractors. I'm learning all I can to help myself in home projects.

[@creationsbylaurap9983]

Awesome!! Will be working on mine next! Thanks Mike.

[@Gamer-mk4nr]

Thanks for no ads in your video

[@samuelkind8458]

Another awesome video! I'm currently making a pallet coffee table and it's all thanks to you! Biggest fan of your work

[@ModernBuilds]

That's so awesome! Tag me in a picture when it's finished, I'd love to see it!

[@missmillionz]

You didn't put the poor sink back. :o

[@ModernBuilds]

It's getting delivered.

[@Scubadog_]

How many times total did you have to answer that?

[@22HondaCivic]

Seems to be missing something on the right side 🤔oh yeah the sink!!! Lol great vid man and keep up the great work

[@rubygarcia1919]

heretostay89 ikr where's the sink!!!

[@baconr333]

heretostay89 it's in the mail they said

[@GK-qc5ry]

Dude you are a genius. Amazing job.

[@cathiotirobaf1680]

Loved this, turned out beautiful thanks for sharing. Would love to see you make and install a floating tv console.

[@JonathanRansom]

Congrats on finishing your first remodel project!

[@ModernBuilds]

I appreciate it! it was definitely a learning process

[@modularliving1024]

Wow I loved this video! I was thinking of doing this same thing to a cheap rental, plus add a backsplash ✨

[@ModernBuilds]

Yeah, that'd be awesome!

[@nateclark3430]

I like the nice run in the paint...gives it that custom touch

[@vit7890]

idk I don't think it's my style but you did a great job wow

[@InsideTheFrameProductions]

Amazing bulid!! But what i would have done differently was maybe add chalk paint to some of the cabinet doors

[@nylotisslaughter7385]

those cabinets came out gorgeous you did a good just saying

[@ModernBuilds]

Thanks a lot man

[@secondwind75]

What a tough project. Looks great, Mike. Well done, man. Troy

[@ModernBuilds]

Thanks a lot!

[@nunus640]

Great job, especially for your first project~ very good tutorial

[@ModernBuilds]

Thanks!!

[@AlexanderVasquez-lh9iw]

Great video man! Easy to follow and simple for amateurs to try!

[@jeffreygomez7360]

Thanks for knowledge, I saw ur other vid on the counter top n that was also informative,

[@Max-gk4vw]

Nice job.… it was great you started off solid wood. I am stuck with old ikea cabinets like 15 year old. But I guess the process would be the same....

[@bringbackwindowsphone]

*I was going to comment on how the wooden cabinets were old and how it ruined your amazing channel (which people do) but I requested you, and saw. You really do know modern!

[@ModernBuilds]

Haha, thanks a lot

[@joseluisdiazmeneses5150]

Nice set of Ryobi tools!!

[@ModernBuilds]

Thanks man!

[@pearljamrock]

This has inspired me for my kitchen renovation. Great work. Please use a mask when sanding!

[@ModernBuilds]

That's awesome! I did, I took it off to mess with the camera and forgot to put it back on.

[@alvindelarosa8036]

I like the old one

[@tooljunkie555]

looks great mike! we have soft close hinges on our cabinets too and love em.especially if/when someones asleep on the couch..

[@ModernBuilds]

No doubt! thanks Joe

[@tooljunkie555]

Modern Builds always bro! Whats next?🖒

[@Paris876]

Thank you for listing the tools that you use!

[@carlosduartedelima5215]

Just found about your Channel today and must say I am in love with your job! Keep up the good work I will be watching every single one of your videos !!

[@ModernBuilds]

That's awesome man, I appreciate it!

[@PeterOConnl]

Wow! Great project, it makes me want to remodel my kitchen even more.

[@ModernBuilds]

That's awesome!! Go for it

[@JMTosses]

Very cool. Thanks especially for the glue+water tip for sealing end-grain/pores. That's going to come in handy. One joking remark if I may - the kitchen now looks a lot like one from IKEA - just made from solid wood and MDF ... Anyways - love your style. Keep on producing great content. Most appreciated! Thanks and cheers!

[@ModernBuilds]

You're right it does. In my opinion, I love the designs Ikea makes, It's just the quality and rigidity of their products that I don't like.

[@JMTosses]

I fully agree. Usually IKEA has a way of keeping it lean and aesthetic without the "too much" I see in so many other furniture houses. Also if they have something good like the billy for example, they will only do minor improvements and stick with the general design. That way I for example could modify lots of old billy to make one huge billy wall. And the quality is OK if you get the better stuff as for example the PAX system which can be moved a few times without going bad. My main beef with IKEA is the particle board which cannot really be upcycled or even be reclaimed once it's too far gone where with plain wood you can plane down the rough spots and reuse pretty much everything unless it's burned or turned into dust. Anyway - love your work - keep doing it and great to see you do something completely new every once in a while! Cheers!

[@kellylynn9163]

Great job it looks so much better!

[@ginacervi]

Wow. This video was enormously helpful 😊

[@TristanDollinger]

The doors didn't look that modern. I thought they looked cheep. Having little details on the doors like a border or glass window could help elevate it. But that being said, it's still a great job for your first remodel.

[@Jessa8891]

Tristan Dollinger, they are definitely modern and minimal. I don't think they look cheap at all.

[@TheRealSweedie]

A border would make it look a LOT less modern for sure. A glass window would be cool but a lot more work and more expensive.

[@KMayflower]

Having details on a door definitely does not make it look modern. Detailed doors are actually out of style... Flat panels are far more on trend and glass with that small amount of cupboards is tough. Besides glass is actually not that stylish anymore either imho.

[@codeyhanna767]

From the other videos. It seems he does budget builds. Looks great for the cost.

[@1856chi]

veryslyfox What does it feel like to be the smartest person in the room?

[@deborahjtellesones]

bro sinks are not overrated , we kind of need one lol

[@chelseylover1]

it honestly looks like you've turned it into an affordable apartment

[@OldSchoolNoe]

Yeah I'm just going to go ahead and repaint mine.

[@koofizohardware]

Wow, great job!

[@sheilastulec7017]

I think you did a great job.

[@TheAbnormis96]

It looks great, but it could really use a cool backsplash :D

[@ModernBuilds]

No doubt, should be doing that soon

[@joellesteffen9955]

I was trying to figure out what it was missing, and a cool backsplash is exactly it (besides the sink, of course. lol).

[@jeanetteredden24]

The only thing missing is a nice self-stick DIY backsplash oh gray-white-black,to make it pop

[@Jayisforever.]

If those walls get painted a different color and a little back-splash, it would take it to that next level! But awesome tips!

[@BradleyMakesThings]

Great job, Mike! That came out really nice!

[@ModernBuilds]

Thanks a lot brother!

[@ScholtzLife]

Wow, you make it look so easy. Nice work! You're hired! Heheh. Thanks for sharing.

[@LivefreeanddiyTv]

Cabinets came out great, nice upgrade! 🤓👍🏼

[@tiarrab.8267]

Well done!

[@rosesareblue73]

Very nice job, especially for your first remodel. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@rnxpx]

Looks amazing! Subscribed!

[@nanaansah1353]

This is beautiful 😍 🤩 👌 ❤️

[@ellesilk]

Great and affordable work! thank you so much

[@MissSee18]

love your videos! This was no exception! Keep them coming!

[@ModernBuilds]

Awesome! Thanks a lot

[@youi9156]

Beautiful renovation, man!!

[@ModernBuilds]

Thanks a lot!

[@davewilliams355]

Very nice, European hinges are great, we have them here in the U.K.

[@ModernBuilds]

Yeah, I was really impressed.

[@steveblackbird]

Awesome job...! minimal budget too... !

[@taylorg1196]

Oh wow I’m new subscriber, I just amazed that how much weight you lost? That’s amazing!

[@shauntatum4909]

Wow great job

[@txmkr1390]

Great Video. I'll be doing some remodeling soon myself.

[@ModernBuilds]

That's awesome man!

[@adelnasser5264]

I just found out about this channel I and I'm about to watch every video

[@ModernBuilds]

Do it!! haha, thanks a lot

[@Valentinovision]

Just found the channel, great content!

[@CoastalKite]

You've really had quite the glow up over the last 4 years huh?

[@janetang8684]

Great job👍🏻

[@JaclynHarper-HD]

Another awesome video! Great job on this project.