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Cabinet Latches
Asked by T.B. from Chicago
on August 26, 2009
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what are the best cabinet latches (i.e. the most durable) to use to prevent kids from opening cabinets, and where can I get them??
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- For baby #2 we bought fancy magnetic latches at the Right Start and they work! The first time around I bought latches at target... junk. my son figured out how to open...
- The best as far as your child never opening them are Tot Locks. They required a magnetic "key" to open them. I use them on my cabinets under the sink and the one whe...
- Not sure if you're interested in this option, but it is what we used and it's been working wonderfully. We have really nice cabinetry and our house is only 4 years ...
Remodeling Kitchen
Asked by A.M. from Dallas
on March 2, 2009
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We are buying a house that's about 16 years old and would like to replace the kitchen cabinets, counters, appliances, etc. Our budget is relatively small and we would ...
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- I have a friend that does handyman work / remodeling and can work within your budget. I also have always seen a commerical on TV about Building Liquidtors in Garland ...
- I would ask my husband if he knows of someone about the cabinets but about your countertops we specialize on tile we sometimes do tile countertops if interested go to ...
- Drew Martin ###-###-#### - he's been in the buisness for many, many years and does good work at reasonable prices.
The Masked Cabinet Crawler!
Asked by M.P. from Raleigh
on May 30, 2008
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I live in an apartment and I'm pretty sure that I'm not allowed to install those childproof cabinet latches which require some drilling of the cabinets. (They were the...
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- Are there handles on the doors? Only thing I can think of is the thing that slides over the handles and holds them closed but that only works on the double doors.
- I know you can get the adhesive kind of cabinet locks. I was recently searching for one for my lazy susan, and it is adhesive, but I saw regular cabinet locks that ar...
- Depending on what type of doors and handles you have, I think they make some type of "slide" lock thing to childproof cabinets. It slides around the cabinet door handl...
Need Carpenter or Someone to Build Cabinets
Asked by L.F. from Dallas
on August 10, 2009
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Hi! I live near Azle and I am looking to build a build-in cabinet for my bedroom. I don't know where to start or who to call for this type of work.
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- I'm sorry that I am late responding to this. I just used Viator Construction recently for "tweeking" a cabinet for new oven. He was awesome, price was right, job was...
- Creative Solutions does great work. Owner's name is Matthew. His number is ###-###-####. Good luck!
- You can call Robert Byers. He is my father and runs a small construction business out of W'ford. He does excellent work and charges extremely reasonable prices. He ...
Any Good Cleaning Tips?
Asked by B.K. from Springfield
on September 4, 2007
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I have beautiful cherry cabinets that are being ruined by my kid's spilling milk when sitting at our kitchen's island- any suggestions on how to remove the stained mil...
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- Try Murphy's Oil Soap diluted with some water. I make a bucket full and wipe cabinets down with a sponge. I use that on my cabinets several times a year for grease an...
- Hi B., Try using vaseline, I swear it works on stains on wood. Also, I have heard Pam cooking spray helps. Good luck. L.
- I've heard putting a little mayonnaise on them works! Put it on, let it sit for a few minutes, then rub it off (please look it up, I'm not sure about the exact details...
Refurbishing Kitchen Cabinets
Asked by R.P. from Dallas
on March 25, 2008
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Need some ideas on how to refurbish my kitchen cabinets. I'm in a mid century home with wood cabinets that I would like to make a glossy white. I don't know where to s...
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- R. P, Some stained cabinets are made of woods with lots of grain. Those aren't so easy to refinish and make look "glossy". The grain will show through. Oak is a ...
- Be forewarned- I have a mid century modern with glossy white cabinets in the kitchen and I HATE THEM!!! I am not a neat freak by any means, but they always look dirty ...
- You have gotten some good advise, but I will offer a little more. Prep work is the key as well as using the right tools. One suggestion was to take the doors off to av...
Biting the Furnature!!!
Asked by E.W. from Boston
on February 2, 2007
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Hi, this is quite odd really; My 3 yr old boy and 18 month old daughter who share a room have recently been having some kind of weird competetion involving trashing th...
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- Hello E., It does sound like you have your hands full. I did some reading about children's natural cravings, when my boys were biting and tasting things that were ...
- I'm not sure at all how to curb your children's behavior, but as for preventing damage to your furniture while working on the behavior - perhaps you could try a bitter...
- You could try the nail biting the have for children..Put some the spots you know the bite,I know that it safe for children it is used for thumb sucking and nail biting...
Need Help Unlocking Cabinet
Asked by K.L. from Denver
on October 3, 2008
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We have those magnetic kids locks on our cabinets and I cannot find the keys. I am assuming they are inside thanks to children. Does anyone have any advice on opening ...
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- You can buy just the magnet thing on its own at Babies R Us. It is about $2.99. You'll find it on the rack with the other baby proofing items. I have the same syste...
- Hi! I, too, have had the same issue! You will have a hard time finding anything around the house with the same gauss strength as the magnetic key. I got lucky and h...
- I don't have these, but am familiar with them. Would a strong refrigerator magnet work? You know some are a lot stronger than others.
Child Proofing My Kichen - Help!
Asked by J.G. from Albany
on March 19, 2008
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I have a 14 month old curious boy. We've purchased two different types of cabinet locks from Target. Both are terrible! I have to "unlock" them to get in the cabine...
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- I FEEL YOUR PAIN!! MY 19-month old loves to throw the items in my snack drawer! MY problem is that since we have a new home, my husband doesn't wnt to drill holes in ...
- MOM, I Don't use any cabinette locks, i simply teach my kids NO If he gets in there say NO, and then pop him in the high chair, OR playpen, or stroller, or an...
- Put a gate in front of the kitchen door until he is old enough not to get hurt in there. If you son is like my daughter he will figure out every single childproofing ...
Looking for Custom Cabinet Maker
Asked by A.H. from Chicago
on February 15, 2009
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We are thinking of adding built-in wood shelves/bookcases and a new mantel around/over our fireplace in our family room. This includes possibly covering part of the b...
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- Custom Craft Woodworking PO Box 3447 St. Charles Il 60174-9092 ###-###-#### Fax...###-###-#### I hired them to make a trophy case for my school (Aurora),after p...
- Hi A. - My brothers are custom cabinet makers. They are located in Geneva, but they do work in Naperville and all over the Chicagoland area. The business is called ...
- St. Joseph Cabinetry in Yorkville Kevin Sommers ###-###-#### ext235 We have their cabinets with custom ones also in our kitchen and they are beautiful. Great to wo...
