How to Install Base Kitchen Cabinets and save $1000's of dollars

How to Install Base Kitchen Cabinets with Adjustable Feet from Lowe's
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[@femineity]

I LOVE the fact that you have your son learning and taking in all the knowlege you've gained as a contractor! Man! To be able to be an apprentice under you would be PRICELESS!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

I LOVE working with my 2 boys!

[@justlooking4771]

Jeff is the only guy I trust on KZbin! I'm a (48) year old female and his explanations are perfect and somehow exactly what I need every time I look up a project I want to do lol! Keep up the great work, Jeff!

[@Anritha]

I was looking for a video on this and saw several before I noticed you made this. I immediately hopped over to this one because I know your content is awesome and super easy to understand. I LOVE this channel. Thank you so much!

[@Bill-from-HR]

Jeff, you do a great job! Thank you for all the tips and tricks. I very much appreciate your attention to detail with regard to tools, safety gear and what to look out for before you start the work.

[@patgalvin99]

Excellent tips. Screw length discussion alone is something everybody needs to know. Also, the thermafoil moisture issue with wall cabinet placement is also great info!

[@glenmelville7526]

G’day mate, I love listening to a bloke who know what he’s talking about. And you sir are a true professional tradesman. Well done and thank you for sharing your wisdom.

[@yeffperi3593]

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Feel free to come back for a dose any time.

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I got inspired well watching all you home DIY VIDEOS, you make it seem so easy. I just started remodeling one of my bathrooms because of it. When I seem to miss a step I just fall back to one of your videos an everything makes sense. So far bathroom is turning out awesome, thanks for the help👍👌. I intend to finish with flying colors an keep on remodeling room by room.

[@night2769]

@@frankdatank2529 Agreed!

[@geehaf]

Mate, just watched your dry wall vid and now onto this. Great work. Tomorrow I start an install of 4 base cabinets which I bought from my local DIY store in Australia today. - I'm so impressed you can buy ready assembled cabinets. Anyhow - great explanations provided - thank you!

[@JESSEPOLANCO100]

Can you please make a video on cutting baseboards and painting them? Same with crouwn mouldings. Thank you, Jeff!

[@chrisanderson8578]

Your videos are the best DIY content on KZbin. Keep it up man.

[@fattsmaru4180]

I appreciate the concise description of install procedure in addition to the insider tips born of experience. Lots of heads up about stuff that you may potentially run into. I am looking to install a farmhouse sink on a corner cabinet and have found no topics on this situation. Any tips/ info would be helpful. Thanks!

[@shekhar6400]

U r amazing, thanks a lot really, best of luck for your upcoming projects

[@alekjuskevice]

Thank you from New Haven, CT Your awesome, you supply tons of information and wisdom.

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I can not express how much I love your videos!

[@MrRandalhaskins]

I love your DIY videos, they are great! I would like to see a garage renovated to incorporate a workbench area. One that could have a table saw and tool area. I would consider this as my man cave area. Maybe have the floor painted and weatherized. Keep up the great work on the channel and Thank you!

[@mynillas]

That freaking tip you showed at the beginning to flip the tie over and just rip it off BLEW my mind. THE AMOUNT OF TIME IVE PUNCHED MYSELF IN THE FACE TRYING TO RIP THOSE OFF.

[@Charmingpreppylife]

mynillas lol I have always done this, and people look at me like I just did magic 😂😂

[@sharicross547]

We all said "that's good there" when you hit the right height. Guess you didn't hear us. Love this channel.

[@kevinkepa6364]

There is something odly satisfying watching you build a kitchen ! Thumbs up :)

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Thanks kevin. lol Cheers!

[@UncaTuck]

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[@johnstancliff7328]

Thank you Jeff for the great video!

[@georgebuildings7786]

The video is sooo informative, and thank you sooo much.

[@bucky1996]

Nice tips! Just what I need. thanks!

[@harvesterofthemad9426]

I enjoy watching the channel. Thank you for the great tips 👍

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Glad to help. Cheers!

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[@elfinnvanbiezen]

Hey man thank you so much for uploading these videos! They keep me interested and motivated to improve my skills and knowledge about pretty much everything construction related! I do have a lot of negative experiences in construction but a positive and skilled craftsman like you is what I aspire to be!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Super glad to help motivate. We all need that from time to time. Cheers!

[@IceXiao]

Also make sure you plan for the under cabinet lightings before you install any backsplashes!!!

[@tdiv1]

Great Video thank you very much for putting the time in to make these I really enjoy your channel I have learned a lot

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Glad to help. Cheers!

[@ericpeters6691]

Love your channel!

[@ELIRAXPRT]

Great tips. I think the quick grip clamps would be really helpful holding the cabinets together. I bought a Bosch laser very similar to this one in the video (2 lines). If I had to do it over again I'd spend the extra money on the one that throws the vertical laser (3 lines) up to the ceiling as well which can replace the use of a plumb bob for doing steel stud tracks and stuff like that.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

very handy if you use steel.Cheers!

[@toddray275]

Great Video Sir! I live for these weekend videos as a new home owner.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Thanks Todd, Glad to announce that we have 10 more ready to deliver over the coming weeks.

[@anaguerrero3346]

Thanks. Another awesome video.

[@keithhays2837]

very helpful video, Jeff! Do you have any advice on properly shimming base cabinets without adjustable legs? Or could you point me in the direction of a good resource? Thanks.

[@hansjensen7823]

Good stuff Jeff!

[@zigarten]

Fabriteq? Home Depot Canada. Very similar (same). Quality control was bad though. Both by HD and the QC company.

[@snowmanwilly]

This video went to a whole new level 😱

[@alexva.514]

You're just great man! Simple as that. Listening to you from across the river :)

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers mate and Cheers to Gatineau!

[@davidvenhaus4114]

Good stuff as usual !

[@samuelfeguer]

I really need that level!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

That laser is worth more than a second man on the job. Best investment I have ever made.

[@RonClark2000]

A laser level is so useful!! When I first got my house, after gutting it, the kitchen was my first big project. I figured I would invest in a laser level to help with installing the cabinets, but I didn't figure I would ever use it much again. Boy was I wrong... I bring it out all the time.

[@mikeh4327]

love this guy. it looks like he can build a whole house one hand working one hand smoking cigar.

[@joerizza2853]

No nonsense install, well done.

[@alphabingo6128]

Excellent presentation and great tips.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Thank you for the comment. Glad you enjoyed the video.Cheers!

[@StretchtoYourHeart]

Yknow you could use the extra space from the gaps to install a sliding spice rack wall like on pintrest but perfectly designed to fit the gaps remaining.

[@als2797]

Really like your tips. Keep them coming. Thanks

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Thanks Al, we love what we do and have no plans on slowing down. Cheers!

[@monatoetje]

Great video! I am going to install ikea cabinets soon. To save an extra cm at the countertop, im not going to use the metal rail. (Cause i only have 62cm depth) So I assume I have to mount them to the back wall as you did? But I will have to use the square metal parts in the ikea cabinet right,to mount it to the wall.

[@scrunchiiface]

Your AMAZING!

[@kittyyy127]

Love your channel! I am about to install some IKEA kitchen cabinets. They recommend installing the floating laminate floors first... your thoughts??

[@Tonycoelho123]

Great tips Jeff!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Thank you Antonio!

[@ariedel3021]

Jeff you're the freaking bomb!

[@rollinwithsonny7975]

Hello Jeff, we are moving forward to cabinets installation for our kitchen reno. The wife preferred Ikea cabinetry. :( Would you recommend custom build base or stick with IKEA feet? I’m more concern with it’s not being level for final countertop install. I’ve seen KZbin demonstrates building base with plywoods and seems sturdy. Thanks.

[@agoradnal1543]

I saw this type of Cabinets installed 30 years ago been around for a while

[@harvardmurrayinc]

Lots of really good advice.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Thanks Lee. Cheers!

[@MAKancheta797]

i love your videos but i wanted to know how do you fix something like a kitchen cabinet with side panels bowing?

[@east928]

Good tips!!

[@morgenmonroe9673]

only person ive seen flip their tool belt around like that! might have to try flippiing mine around.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

very handy!

[@CuddaBrown]

Another great one.. this will definitely come in handy...

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Glad you Liked it Cudda Brown. We appreciate you taking the time to comment on our vids. This is how we grow the channel. Cheers!

[@wfdrum]

Possibly do a video on making rustic wood cabinets? I'm planning on making rustic cabinets in a small kitchen in my garage apartment your tips would be awesome. Or rustic cowboy style bathroom? With rusty corrugated metal and fence pickets

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

We will be doing some more design elements soon. Not sure about which ones at this point.

[@thejpkotor]

Jeff, would you be able to do a floating kitchen cabinet tutorial in future?

[@tilerman]

Want to know a major bugbear of mine? Im a tiler and something that really gets my goat with some kitchen fitters is when they dont level the base cabinets properly when the kitchen has a free standing cooker. Was booked in to tile a kitchen only recently and the client chose bevelled metro tiles. When i put a level across the gap where the freee standing cooker will go, the base cabinets were out by 10mm. Dont sound much but if i had to tile that kitchen i would have had to start tiling at the 'low' end and when i tile across the gap, and in order to keep the tiling level, i would have had to cut the bevel off the metro tile! She would have sued me i think! Kitchen fitter has to come back and remove worktops, sink, plumbing, etc and lower the cabinets on one half of the kitchen and then refit. Ouch. Another fantastic tutorial. Cheers mate from London

[@itselitepiggy]

I hate galley kitchens but nice work! Keep up the great content and work! :)

[@sabogwepaks]

Thank you sir for this video!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Thank you Magic. Cheers!

[@papiwe1]

great video . I you just gave me an excuse for a new tool the Dewalt laser level.

[@nilugajjar8205]

Hi Jeff good explaining

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Thank you. Cheers!

[@andrewkelly9745]

Not installing any cabinets just enjoy watching your videos and supporting the channel! See in the next video!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Thanks Andrew! Cheers!

[@leealpert544]

How do I install my floating floor to the toe kick and make a water tight seal? Would I need trim or quarter round to do this?

[@jdubwo4220]

should install vinyl plank first and place cabinets on top? or install flooring after to their edge?

[@RonClark2000]

Good stuff, Jeff. I would have spent a bit more time explaining how to find the highest point and why it's important.

[@-mejor-que-nostradamus-6152]

Hi My Friend what Brand and Model of Laser Level are you Using? Thank You For Your Vídeos You Can Be a Teacher at The School because you explain really good everything.

[@brentmillsphotovideo1902]

Thanks for posting all of this Jeff, it's amazing! My wife and I just bought a 115 year old house in Massachusetts and are planning to fully gut the kitchen, pantry, and mudroom in order to install a new kitchen (I'll be making custom cabinets and an island) and a half bath. The house has mostly original pine floors, but newer red oak strip flooring in the current kitchen (estimated around 15 years old). At some point in the future, we would like to unify the flooring - either restore the original look of the kitchen floors or put new flooring over everything since old pine isn't really our style. Do we have to remove the red oak under our new cabinets before we install them, or would you leave it in place and cut around the cabinets in the event of a floor replacement in the future? One thing to note is the floors aren't level in this house, so we've already got some leveling work to do - I was planning to use the EZ Level system or something similar for the cabinets.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

that is a tough call. personally i would remove any flooring that is not destined to be there long term. it is really hard to cut out hardwood flush to cabinets. I would even drop in a vinyl sheet flooring in the mean time. that can be cut with a knife later and will be easy to clean in the mean time for a pretty low cost. Cheers!

[@edp3307]

1:06 what type of sorcery is this? I'm never using a knife again. Thanks for the tip and the awesome videos.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers!

[@watchingeyez361]

Great drywall finishing haha

[@yolayola5906]

You’re so funny 😂 like your witty comments in every video

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Thanks Paula, I wasn't aware that I even had a sense of humor.😀

[@LightGesture]

Interested in how the kick plates went in...

[@blackbeaty1000]

Could you place IKEA cabinet doors on these Nimble cabinets? That way you can have the higher range on the overall design.

[@angelavelar466]

Great teacher 👨‍🏫

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Thank you very much! too kind.

[@womblestacker7993]

Nice job bud

[@Jdww89]

So do you screw the back of the base cabinet every 16 in/ secure it to every stud? Since you put 5/16 shim behind it you're only securing the top portion?

[@WildArmadillo]

Is there ever a time that you would want to tile first and then put in the floor cabinets? How about under the dishwasher and oven?

[@laurenq816]

Standard cabinet is 34.5”

[@SnowsLife]

that level comes from where I live XD !

[@sribasgmail]

Hey Jeff, its me again. Would be great to have the standards measurements (hight from the floor and between counter top and wall cabinets, etc) in the video description. Working on a project to replace my kitchen cabinets and this info would help me a lot. I know I can just use the same measures I have now, but for people is installing it from scratch, this info would definitely help. Again, another great video. Thanks!!!

[@sribasgmail]

Frank Gonzales Thank you!

[@Janice.AlbornozHome]

This video makes me want to rip up my kitchen for no reason lol 😂 just so I can install kitchen cabinets

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Loving iT!

[@allahdittababu4802]

"VERTICALLY CHALLENGED" LOL

[@itsJoshW]

15:28 "you gotta hit it from the front and the back" ok I'll try to be an adult here. "You don't wanna start a situation where if you don't screw it in the back they can start curving around the room on you" yup. I tried. I really did.

[@joychip5994]

I love that you work in feet and inches

[@RR-ce9tu]

What did u do with the piece of wood u put in the bacl of the cabinet before u screwed it in?

[@marvinrivera0713]

Thanks for sharing.. i like that lazer level...

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers I love mine. !

[@marvinrivera0713]

@@HomeRenoVisionDIY thanks for all the videos you shares ive learn alot...👍👍👍

[@DOTCurrency]

man you really sold me on the laser...

[@stephenjanssen7173]

Any experience with Rockwood cabinets?

[@sduenas83]

great info fast straight to the point, intelligent,. handy, smart tips, not talking forever about dumb stuff. solid channel

[@sebastianarielburd3119]

hey buddy, quick question, Im having my small kitchen renovated and all the guys who came over to measure and sell cabinets they keep telling me to install cabinets above the stove to use the empty space wall. Since there are no windows in my kitchen I was told that no need to install a hood fan. There is a small 12 x12 vent on top of the wall at the corner of the kitchen closed to the ceiling. My apartment building was built in 1969. Please I would love to hear your advise, do u think it would be safer not to install wall cabinet at all above the stove? very much appreciated your reply. Thanks again

[@LunarAleLa]

What happened to the shim that got drilled in between the cabinet and the wall? Did it get rotated out of sight?

[@ladybugkitty]

I've opened the ties for years that way...necessity is the mother of invention.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Congratulations, I was wondering if that was going to be a tip or seriously obvious.

[@timhalcomb4041]

Thanks for all the information

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Our pleasure Tim. Cheers!

[@sebastianarielburd3119]

quick question forgot to ask: I bought vinyl plank flooring. That type of floor should be installed before or after the base cabinets? Im getting a quarts countertop on top of the base cabinets. Please advise, thanks

[@lionintu]

All floors should be installed before cabinets. Why install after?

[@rbaron81]

Why do some people recommend a 3 inch gap between the wall and the corner cabinet? Is it essential?

[@jordanl5341]

Awesome content Jeff!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Thank you Jordan. Thanks for the comment, we really appreciate it. Cheers!

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Agreed, this is becoming one of my favorite channels. Love the way the information is provided, mostly straightforward with a little humor/wit blended in. And the editing is great, too!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Thanks Sam Jones , we really appreciate all the comments and viewers who are supporting us!

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You’ve taught me something within the first minute just by opening the box 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@sarahw7196]

Are you in Canada? I’m in Washington State and cannot find the Nimble line. If I search Canadian Lowe’s I find it no problem. Is this line not available in the U.S?