Dinger Carpentry

Before and After: A Full Kitchen Remodel

A full kitchen remodel including new flooring, cabinetry, tile, countertops, light fixtures and appliances transformed this outdated Austin, TX kitchen into a warm and classic design.

Secrets to Finding Cheap Kitchen Cabinets

Cheap kitchen cabinets can be had with a certain amount of tenacity, hard work, and flexibility. Learn how with this guide.

Learn the Lingo of Kitchen Cabinet Door Styles

Understand door types, materials and cabinet face construction to make the right choice when you shop

Kitchen Cabinet Color: Should You Paint or Stain?

Learn about durability, looks, cost and more for wooden cabinet finishes to make the right choice for your kitchen

Why There Are Diamonds on Tape Measures

In a perfect world, you could use the red marks to identify the placement of the studs. To locate a center between the studs, simply find the black diamond.

Top 10 kitchen remodeling trends

Look to these kitchen trends if you want a remodel that will add value to your home

Understanding The Cost of Kitchen Cabinets

Cabinets are functional components so durability is a major consideration. Just think about how many times a day you open and close the cabinet doors and you can see what we mean.

Let’s Talk about Real Kitchen Cabinetry

With some particle board, glue, and knobs that will shine for a few months, you could have yourself some inexpensive kitchen cabinets. Though the price is low, buyer beware, you get what you pay fo…

Dos and Don’ts of Cleaning Kitchen Cabinets

You probably spend the majority of your kitchen cleaning time focusing on the big three—sink, counters, and floors—bu...

Fixing Up Your Kitchen Cabinets Without Replacing Them

 Fixing Up Your Kitchen Cabinets Without Replacing ThemIf you were to list the rooms in your house where you spend the most time, the kitchen is probably going to be at the top of your list. Even if you’re the type of person who uses their oven for storage and orders take-out for

How to Save on Kitchen Cabinets

If you’re remodeling your kitchen, it can be a costly project. One of the biggest expenses you’re probably going to run into is the cabinets. Kitchen cabinets are an integral part of a renovation, and they usually make up around 40% of your total budget. Two big factors that play a role in the cost...

Ask Amy: Carpentry skills are not enough

10 Modern Cabinet Ideas That'll Freshen Up Your Kitchen

Kitchen Cabinet Buying Tips

Expert advice on the importance of custom cabinetry and the differences between stock and custom - materials, construction, look, and features available

The Carpentry Origins of the Idiom 'Dead as a Doornail'

Malcolm P.L. explains how the idiom "Dead as a Doornail" came to be while demonstrating the carpentry process provided the analogy.

Smart Investments In Your Kitchen Cabinetry

At an average of $50,000, a kitchen remodel is a major undertaking. A good return on that investment means different things to different people. You may be considering resale value, your bank balance at the moment, the elements of your dream kitchen-or all of the above. Whatever the case, kitchen cabinets are a key component of every remodel.