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View Poll Results: Which best describes your feelings regarding your diy kitchen install?
I would definitely do all the work myself again. 16 80.00%
I would hire a contractor to install only. 1 5.00%
I would hire a contractor to assemble and install. 3 15.00%
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Old Sep 15th, 08, 3:41 pm   #1
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I am debating whether I should assemble and install my kitchen cabinets. I have plenty of experience putting Ikea furniture together (loft beds, dressers, coffee table, tv stands, etc.). For the most part I didn't find it too difficult (other than a few moments when assembly seems impossible). I'd really appreciate your shared wisdom.

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Re: Assemble & install kitchen cabinets

On the other hand, we are hiring a guy to help with things like plumbing, electrical and the installation of a new (larger) window.
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Re: Assemble & install kitchen cabinets

We would mostly DIY again. We didn't do our own electrical, plumbing, or venting and we would skip those again. We might hire a tiler next time (there are a lot of flaws in the job we did), and depending on the style, we might hire a finish carpenter or counter fabricator. But design and assembly? Why pay someone else for that?
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Re: Assemble & install kitchen cabinets

Here's a post I found very helpful on what you need to do it yourself:

http://www.ikeafans.com/forums/legac...t-kitchen.html
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