DIY How To Install Base Kitchen Cabinets | Basement Bar Build

[@nancybryson5488]

Thank you so much for the great vid. The part about making transfer lines on the back of the cabinets and then pilot holes for reference was very helpful....something everyone knows except me, I suppose.

[@LifeofBliss]

No problem Nancy! And I learned a lot before making this video from others as well. This was just my experience and what worked for me

[@dwynne1220]

Outlet under sink should be gfci near water. Otherwise nice build.

[@LifeofBliss]

Thanks man. The gfci outlet is the first outlet on the circuit, so its on there 👍

[@dwynne1220]

Life of Bliss understood. But I’m pretty sure all outlets within 6ft of water have to be gfci by code.

[@LifeofBliss]

@@dwynne1220 yea that's what I've read. It looks like as long as they are protected by a gfci upstream, all outlets downstream are ok. No need to double gfci on the same circuit. Then to "meet code" they just require a sticker saying they are gfci protected. That part is kinda weird, but i guess if someone didn't know it'd be helpful. Just what I've been able to find... all of my circuits have a gfci as the first outlet, so all outlets should be covered. Thanks for the heads up 👍

[@charleswdowd]

You're a stud. Good video. I"m working on something similar tomorrow. You helped a braj out.

[@hurricain02]

What tools did you use for the cabinet install? Is there a list because i want to install my cabinets for my bar myself but some of these tools i don’t know the specific name that’s in your video

[@LifeofBliss]

I believe all I used was a level, shims, wood screws, drill, stud finder, tape measure, and a few clamps

[@charleshanserd4183]

Great job, what type of floor is that? Floating floor?

[@LifeofBliss]

Thanks. Its actually tile. I have a few videos on the tile process and grouting if you look back at the build videos on my channel

[@leehancock2782]

I like how you mounted the outlet to the back of cabinet. Looks clean

[@KM-cs1dy]

Thank you, They look great! Especially you name the size of the screws. I can just go out to get the exact screws.

[@VelezBiH]

Thanks, great video. I am about to install two base cabinets in my basement. This video was very helpful showing process.

[@LifeofBliss]

Glad it helped!

[@jcberb]

Thanks for the video, shows how issues can arise in an installation. Did you consider laying the cabinets on their backs and joining them together first, then putting them in place. I am working on my kitchen now and doing that saved me a lot of trouble leveling because the cabinets are now essentially one large unit.

[@LifeofBliss]

I did not... guess I could have for 3 of the 4 on the back wall and then added the 4th. Not a bad idea man. Are you worried at all about having shims on the back for support? Would be more difficult if they are one unit already I would think.

[@TyEichele]

Great instructional video! Thank you so much!

[@sherazkhanvlogs7574]

where did you get your cabinets from bliss

[@LifeofBliss]

A place in Wichita called builder preferred cabinets

[@R8terFan]

Thanks for the upload. Getting ready to install kitchen cabinets and this gave me some good information

[@LifeofBliss]

Absolutely, glad it helped! Good luck with yours!

[@Tanay_Vyas]

very helpful and motivating so can save money.

[@KennethCMcCoy]

Thank you the video was helpful

[@sonnywilson9125]

Great job brother looks good

[@LifeofBliss]

Appreciate it man

[@c.andrewits2774]

Not sure if you have feet under the cabinets, any worry of cabinets getting damaged from water on the basement floor? Asking since Im installing cabinets in a laundry room. Thanks for the info

[@LifeofBliss]

No, didn't have feet on them. Not too worried. They lowest shelf is a few inches off the floor anyways. The bottom of the cabinet carcus might get a little wet if it flooded, but there would be multiple issues if it got that wet down here

[@audacityinme8793]

where did you get the base cabinets? what is that color? Thanks

[@LifeofBliss]

A cabinet shop in Wichita ks. No longer in business unfortunately.

[@54321Truth]

This guy is a complete amateur. Do the opposite of everything he says.

[@LifeofBliss]

I don't see how installing the cabinet backwards will be better.... but you must know something I don't.

[@54321Truth]

@@LifeofBliss Yes. I know many things you do not. Good luck.

[@billytheweasel]

So there was no high spot on the floor? Excellent work shaving the cabs to fit. It's the unforeseen stuff I like to see fixed.

[@LifeofBliss]

Not really. I obviously used shims to fine tune everything but there was no major issue with a high spot.

[@dlcbert]

Great video, very easy and clear instructions!

[@djdrewthat7623]

Where are the cabinets from

[@yadjaautumn8254]

Great video! I love your tile floors also. Would you mind sharing what brand/color/etc they are? Thanks!

[@LifeofBliss]

Thanks! I'll have to check and get back with you

[@paulakreinberg1448]

No GFI outlets so close to the water supply?

[@LifeofBliss]

Every circuit has a gfi outlet in the basement. First outlet on the circuit. Those outlets were further down the line.

[@alexanderurquilla4836]

Nice work bro!!

[@DeanM915]

Its crazy to see how far the basement has come along... I was wondering why this video wasn't in the Basement Build playlist?

[@LifeofBliss]

I did a separate playlist that was just the bar area.

[@DeanM915]

@@LifeofBliss Yeah I found that after! I guess I should have looked a little harder lol!

[@shleebeez]

What would you do if the ground was not level? Thanks for sharing

[@LifeofBliss]

Find which cabinet will sit the highest, then use shims for all the other cabinets to level them off of that one

[@shleebeez]

@@LifeofBliss thank you good sir :)

[@djdrewthat7623]

Where the cabinets from?

[@LifeofBliss]

Local company, Wichita Cabinets

[@jeremyfouserealtor6289]

Dang you hang cabinet doors fast!!!

[@LifeofBliss]

As someone who did this for the first time, I found it best to do it as fast as possible to avoid mistakes. 😂

[@quedogkualum]

Where did you get the cabinets from? Model info please

[@LifeofBliss]

We used a company that carried many different manufacturers to choose from, but I believe these are made by RD Henry. Knotty Beech Wood. Hope that helps