So I worked for a construction company for 7 years and I highly recommend, if you can, to get your contractors license. I know it sounds silly and you don’t need it for what you are doing, but a lot of companies give major discounts to general contractors. When I did my remodel, my boss (the contractor) let me use the business to get all of my supplies, cabinets, countertops, etc. It saved us so much money. We got a 9 foot by 5 foot marble look quartz island pre-finished slab for only $700! Without the contractors discount it would have been over $1500. All of our cabinets for our kitchen and two bathrooms came out to less than $5,000 for white shaker with soft close everything. I even got slide outs for the lower cabinets. Just something for you to look into. 😊
I totally agree with you! For my husband and I, we have access to military discounts and may possibly have access to a contractor discount. Where did you get your countertops? I'm assuming it wasn't through Lowe's or HD? We HATE our current counters and would love to replace them. Our neighbors just paid 23k to get their's done, but that pricing seems astronomically high.
I’m in Southern California. We got our cabinets from a place called Anaheim Kitchen and Bath. My boss (the contractor) has an account there so we got almost 50% off the regular prices for our cabinets. For our countertops we used a place called stone depot. When I called them I just asked if I could get the contractor discount and they gave it to me. I never showed them anything lol.
It is extremely expensive getting a general contractor's license. This isn't something you can just print off the internet. It carries a liability, so they have to put up a lot of money to prove they can sustain their business, like $40,000 (that number actually might be low). Not to mention all the time and experience and probably testing that they have to prove too.
Sorry if this is a dumb question, I don't know much about cabinets lol. But why couldn't her old cabinets be reused but just with adding the track things for the drawers to slide?
Removing real Wood for pressed wood, not very smart - could have just refurbished them, and raise them. Replace the lighting, redo the counter tops and a new deep sink. And paint the walls.
Oh my gosh I admire you!!!! You're such a brave toaster doing this. ps- random, but I love that we can actually *hear* you smiling through your beautiful southern accent.
You could have just replaced the drawer sliders? That kitchen was so pretty before. That's a shame to throw out something that beautiful that could have been fixed.
@@Heyu7her3 she didn't replace them with hard wood. She got ply wood. Both are fake wood, so maybe someone can explain how that's better. And the replacements pale in comparison to the look of the originals.
I've installed many of these "cabinets to go" throughout the years. They are assembled using clips and hardware much like IKEA. Eventually they will start to sag, especially cabinets with heavier items. You can combat this by adding extra glue to all the rabbit joints, and then extra fastening with crown staples. I personally would not recommend unless you have extra time and trust your abilities.
I don't see why moving perfectly good cabinets is a good remodeling thing? If the wood is not damaged do a paint job instead. Things trend, come and go back to a vintage kitchen from the 1980s, WOW that seems weird to me that 1980s would be vintage.
Can I suggest to anyone on here…if you are doing a budget refit of a kitchen…someone else might buy the kitchen you have just thrown out because they are on a budget as well. Think of re-selling the kitchen cabinets to someone else(and adding to your budget)and stop adding to landfill…just a small suggestion because not everyone will see this kitchen as useless if they can’t afford brand new🤷🏻♀️👍🏼
Please, please, please take even crappy cabinets to a re-store for remodeling. Somebody else can repurpose. Some want in the basement or garage or cabin, etc... I hate seeing the dumpster full of demolished stuff that could have been salvaged!
😔 how tragic ,, throwing beautiful high quality kitchen cabinets out for the junk material today’s cabinets are made from // and the way you guys literally tossed them into the yard, clearly shows they did not end up somewhere like the habitat restore to be re-homed to someone who would appreciate their value
Ok can you come to Atlanta and help me with my grandparents kitchen please this is my childhood home and now I wander to make it everything my grandma wanted RIP to both my lovely grandparents
I will never understand people who like single bowl kitchen sinks. I despise them, it makes you have to use a dish pan and those things are nothing but a mess
My new kitchen cost about three times what the blue kitchen has. Mines also larger. But $5000 of that is quartz countertops. It took us 6 months to complete. But some of that was the countertop wasn't done correctly 3 times. We also were only working weekends. Since both my son and I were working 60 hours weeks.
Best of Luck - I’m sure it will be beautiful but the best part is, your mother will be beyond happy and so proud of you guys for doing it for her!! We DIYd our 1983 kitchen in 2021. We did every single little tiny thing ourselves. Cabinets came from Home Depot (special order), we did LVP floors, Floor & Decor tile, granite countertops, farm sink & faucet from Lowe’s, all new appliances from Best Buy, new window sashes, new paint, crown molding, a pot filler, lights from Lamps Plus (online) and cabinet hardware from Hobby Lobby. We spent $13k and ended up with a $30k kitchen!! It’s gorgeous and everyone in the neighborhood has been in to see it and is begging us to do theirs! LOL. We even inspired two neighbors to redo their kitchens too….which is great for us because it helps keep up the property value of the homes all around us and it inspires people to clean up and maintain their properties because there’s just something about renovations that drives people to keep going and do other long overdue projects. It’s really great - neighbors start talking to each other more frequently, we start having Bar-B-Qs again to show off our finished stuff, the kids are playing more happily when the adults are having fun, laughing & talking, the whole thing just snowballs and becomes this really fantastic, friendly atmosphere. I hope all that happens to you too! Best Wishes
I’m confused, $5,000. For the whole kitchen, ALL new cabinets, and there are tons of them? This included appliances, and lighting. Even not needed to pay for labor, if that a,ou t covers the supply’s, someone -as in every contractor is way over charging.
We’re reusing all her appliances. 11 new cabinets (ready to assemble) was roughly $3000. New laminate is a few hundred. I think we’ll stay on budget! Obviously my labor and my siblings is free.
Contactors have to carry liability, workman's comp, maintain vehicles and tools and pay taxes and permit fees. The cabinets she purchased are low quality cabinets that you have to assemble yourself and are never truly square. Also when a contractor does work, they are required to bring electric, plumbing and anything they touch up to code. They are also required to warranty workmanship which could mean call backs, even when it could be from manufacturer defects. Her budget is almost spent after buying some low quality cabinets and flooring without paying for any labor. So your assumption is way off.
So I worked for a construction company for 7 years and I highly recommend, if you can, to get your contractors license. I know it sounds silly and you don’t need it for what you are doing, but a lot of companies give major discounts to general contractors. When I did my remodel, my boss (the contractor) let me use the business to get all of my supplies, cabinets, countertops, etc. It saved us so much money. We got a 9 foot by 5 foot marble look quartz island pre-finished slab for only $700! Without the contractors discount it would have been over $1500. All of our cabinets for our kitchen and two bathrooms came out to less than $5,000 for white shaker with soft close everything. I even got slide outs for the lower cabinets. Just something for you to look into. 😊
What a great suggestion!
I totally agree with you!
For my husband and I, we have access to military discounts and may possibly have access to a contractor discount. Where did you get your countertops? I'm assuming it wasn't through Lowe's or HD?
We HATE our current counters and would love to replace them. Our neighbors just paid 23k to get their's done, but that pricing seems astronomically high.
I’m in Southern California. We got our cabinets from a place called Anaheim Kitchen and Bath. My boss (the contractor) has an account there so we got almost 50% off the regular prices for our cabinets. For our countertops we used a place called stone depot. When I called them I just asked if I could get the contractor discount and they gave it to me. I never showed them anything lol.
It is extremely expensive getting a general contractor's license. This isn't something you can just print off the internet. It carries a liability, so they have to put up a lot of money to prove they can sustain their business, like $40,000 (that number actually might be low). Not to mention all the time and experience and probably testing that they have to prove too.
I have my dad get me everything I need for that reason! 😁
Sorry if this is a dumb question, I don't know much about cabinets lol. But why couldn't her old cabinets be reused but just with adding the track things for the drawers to slide?
Removing real Wood for pressed wood, not very smart - could have just refurbished them, and raise them. Replace the lighting, redo the counter tops and a new deep sink. And paint the walls.
I thought she mentioned they were MDF, not hardwood
@@Heyu7her3Dude has no comprehension skills.
Yeah, you’re the “not smart” one here.
If you are running out of kitchens, I will happily offer up mine. No problem. Lol
We'll need receipts. I bought half that amount of valleywood cabinetry from Lowe's last week for a client. 5200$.
No way 5k covered your reno
Oh my gosh I admire you!!!! You're such a brave toaster doing this.
ps- random, but I love that we can actually *hear* you smiling through your beautiful southern accent.
You could have just replaced the drawer sliders? That kitchen was so pretty before. That's a shame to throw out something that beautiful that could have been fixed.
She said the cabinets were MDF, not hardwood. I'm shocked they've stood up for so long... 😮
@@Heyu7her3 she didn't replace them with hard wood. She got ply wood. Both are fake wood, so maybe someone can explain how that's better. And the replacements pale in comparison to the look of the originals.
Can’t wait to see the results, love your work!
Let me guess you replaced hardwood with cheap ikea/home depot crap
Wait, please make a video about the quality and longevity of the home depot cabinets.
I used ikea cabinets on my dining room built in (particle board) and I much prefer the quality of these Home Depot plywood construction.
@@delanceydiy Good to know. Thank you. 😊 I can't wait to see the final reveal.
I've installed many of these "cabinets to go" throughout the years. They are assembled using clips and hardware much like IKEA. Eventually they will start to sag, especially cabinets with heavier items. You can combat this by adding extra glue to all the rabbit joints, and then extra fastening with crown staples. I personally would not recommend unless you have extra time and trust your abilities.
@@JordanWatson-bz4fb Thank you for the advice.
@delanceydiy what's the name of these cabinets from home depot they look really nice
I love her chandelier! I bet she is buzzing with excitement knowing you want the best for her! What a great way to honor her❤! Its gonna be GOOD🎉
I don't see why moving perfectly good cabinets is a good remodeling thing? If the wood is not damaged do a paint job instead. Things trend, come and go back to a vintage kitchen from the 1980s, WOW that seems weird to me that 1980s would be vintage.
Can I suggest to anyone on here…if you are doing a budget refit of a kitchen…someone else might buy the kitchen you have just thrown out because they are on a budget as well. Think of re-selling the kitchen cabinets to someone else(and adding to your budget)and stop adding to landfill…just a small suggestion because not everyone will see this kitchen as useless if they can’t afford brand new🤷🏻♀️👍🏼
IKEA here I come! Do LOTS of big drawers on the bottom cabinets. Those old fashioned cabinets are useless.
Please, please, please take even crappy cabinets to a re-store for remodeling. Somebody else can repurpose. Some want in the basement or garage or cabin, etc...
I hate seeing the dumpster full of demolished stuff that could have been salvaged!
😔 how tragic ,, throwing beautiful high quality kitchen cabinets out for the junk material today’s cabinets are made from // and the way you guys literally tossed them into the yard, clearly shows they did not end up somewhere like the habitat restore to be re-homed to someone who would appreciate their value
I have a 1954 Kitchen I'm on SSI so
Money is a problem don't know have anyone to help with labor even if I get a loan😢
Damn, I would love her old cabinets! I hope y'all gave them to somebody and didn't just trash them 😳
Ok can you come to Atlanta and help me with my grandparents kitchen please this is my childhood home and now I wander to make it everything my grandma wanted RIP to both my lovely grandparents
I was really into your awesome video. However, I couldn’t help to see and admire your engagement ring! ❤
Since when is plywood better than really wood?, cause trust me someone will quote you in another 20 or 30 yrs.
Put my kitchen on the list💗
$7000 grand IF YOU TAKE EVERYTHING OUT
I will never understand people who like single bowl kitchen sinks. I despise them, it makes you have to use a dish pan and those things are nothing but a mess
How is it budget? If it was 5-10x less, then yes.. :D
Can't believe you ripped out those solid wood cabinets. 😢
I hope you didn’t throw those cabinets away.
5k for that many cabinets.. 😂😂😂
Lucky mum
Great gift to enjoy ever day
So u r replacing shit wood w more shit wood
I like your moms kitchen the way it was 😐
Can anyone apply for contractor license?
Can you please help me do my kitchen on a buget
You're hired! You can do mine next! , 😘😉
What was wrong with the old kitchen?
Where did you buy the new cabinets?
HATE open shelving.
That 1964 kitchen was gorgeous, I'm not sure why everyone wants white cabinets, we are going to restore ours and get all that crappy paint off 🤷♀️
This is such awaste the cabinets are still in good shape
Wow, and they were already white.
I need you to come to my house!!!!
So wasteful. Shameful.
U r so talented!!❤
My new kitchen cost about three times what the blue kitchen has. Mines also larger. But $5000 of that is quartz countertops. It took us 6 months to complete. But some of that was the countertop wasn't done correctly 3 times. We also were only working weekends. Since both my son and I were working 60 hours weeks.
Can't wait for this one!
Can you come over to mine?
I need mine too pliz help me
Best of Luck - I’m sure it will be beautiful but the best part is, your mother will be beyond happy and so proud of you guys for doing it for her!!
We DIYd our 1983 kitchen in 2021. We did every single little tiny thing ourselves. Cabinets came from Home Depot (special order), we did LVP floors, Floor & Decor tile, granite countertops, farm sink & faucet from Lowe’s, all new appliances from Best Buy, new window sashes, new paint, crown molding, a pot filler, lights from Lamps Plus (online) and cabinet hardware from Hobby Lobby. We spent $13k and ended up with a $30k kitchen!! It’s gorgeous and everyone in the neighborhood has been in to see it and is begging us to do theirs! LOL. We even inspired two neighbors to redo their kitchens too….which is great for us because it helps keep up the property value of the homes all around us and it inspires people to clean up and maintain their properties because there’s just something about renovations that drives people to keep going and do other long overdue projects. It’s really great - neighbors start talking to each other more frequently, we start having Bar-B-Qs again to show off our finished stuff, the kids are playing more happily when the adults are having fun, laughing & talking, the whole thing just snowballs and becomes this really fantastic, friendly atmosphere.
I hope all that happens to you too!
Best Wishes
I can see you starting your own show on Netflix. I volunteer my house for one of your episodes please!
Okay but hold on, an air vent right under a utensils drawer would give me such bad anxiety that drawer would stay empty 😂😂
Can u help me
THIS!!!
Wow!
I wish I had your talent my mom’s 1970’s kitchen needs a remodel so bad.
I want to adopt you as my favorite sister. You're so awesome! ❤❤❤
Very smart to put in a bunch of drawers instead of cabinets.
I love it how women are no longer waiting for someone to come and do these home projects.
Waiting to see the finished kitchen you completed for your mother🎉👍
Oh my goodness 😍 want to do my tiny kitchen
I'm in love with you!
❤
I’m confused, $5,000. For the whole kitchen, ALL new cabinets, and there are tons of them? This included appliances, and lighting. Even not needed to pay for labor, if that a,ou t covers the supply’s, someone -as in every contractor is way over charging.
We’re reusing all her appliances. 11 new cabinets (ready to assemble) was roughly $3000. New laminate is a few hundred. I think we’ll stay on budget! Obviously my labor and my siblings is free.
Contactors have to carry liability, workman's comp, maintain vehicles and tools and pay taxes and permit fees. The cabinets she purchased are low quality cabinets that you have to assemble yourself and are never truly square. Also when a contractor does work, they are required to bring electric, plumbing and anything they touch up to code. They are also required to warranty workmanship which could mean call backs, even when it could be from manufacturer defects. Her budget is almost spent after buying some low quality cabinets and flooring without paying for any labor. So your assumption is way off.
Ps I'm not saying they are low quality cabinets to be a jerk... It's just the truth of the matter when compared to what's available on the market.
Well done lady!!!
You are awesome.
Wow great work ❤❤❤
❤❤❤❤❤
Let's Go 🎉
Awesome 🎉
Yaaay!!!
PLEASE…put the cupboards to the ceiling like they’re supposed to be!!!
Yesss omg