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IKEA Kitchen Secrets
June 28th, 2006
Here’s a book to help you plan that kitchen project:
If you’re considering remodeling your kitchen using Ikea Kitchen
Cabinets and you’re completely overwhelmed with the process, I have good news
for you.
You see, I used to be a lot like you and I know what you’re going
through. I once was all consumed by my kitchen remodeling project too!
I thought about it at work, I dreamt about it at night, I daydreamed
about it when I drove my car, and I spent hundreds of hours hunched over my
computer on numerous kitchen forums obsessing about it into the wee hours of the
morning…
To be honest, the whole process almost drove me to the point of
madness! The more time I spent trying to do research for my new Ikea kitchen,
the more confused I got…
“Here’s how I organized the MASSIVE MOUNTAIN of Information including money
saving tips, 300 detailed pictures, insider information and step-by-step
tutorials that show every
detail of how to remodel your kitchen using Ikea
cabinets”…
saving tips, 300 detailed pictures, insider information and step-by-step
tutorials that show every
detail of how to remodel your kitchen using Ikea
cabinets”…
Complete kitchen remodeling overview with commentary, shortcuts, money
saving tips, and complete budget number breakdown
saving tips, and complete budget number breakdown
How to prepare for your kitchen remodeling project so you don’t get
left high and dry when things don’t workout like you planned
left high and dry when things don’t workout like you planned
How to design your kitchen floor plan the right way (includes my
personal AutoCAD PDF drawing files to show you the entire process of designing a
functional kitchen floor plan)
personal AutoCAD PDF drawing files to show you the entire process of designing a
functional kitchen floor plan)
The exact time and day to order your cabinets from Ikea (order at the
wrong day and time and you’re guaranteed to have at least 3 errors on your
invoice)
wrong day and time and you’re guaranteed to have at least 3 errors on your
invoice)
Preparation steps for taking delivery of your cabinet order from Ikea
(don’t make these common mistakes or your project is doomed from the
beginning)
(don’t make these common mistakes or your project is doomed from the
beginning)
How to stage your cabinets to eliminate assembly and installation
mistakes
mistakes
Kitchen demolition tips that will save you time, money and
headaches
headaches
How to plan your installation without turning your life upside down (I
show you how much work you can expect to get done each day so you can plan ahead
and stay on schedule)
show you how much work you can expect to get done each day so you can plan ahead
and stay on schedule)
Construction phasing secrets to keep your kitchen usable during
installation and during demolition. Includes my AutoCAD PDF phasing diagram
drawings (if you don’t phase your installation you could be without a working
kitchen for 3-6 months!!!)
installation and during demolition. Includes my AutoCAD PDF phasing diagram
drawings (if you don’t phase your installation you could be without a working
kitchen for 3-6 months!!!)
How to install the mysterious Ikea suspension rail system using “the
grid system”
grid system”
Step by step cabinet box building tutorial with over 20 detailed
pictures and hands on tips shows you how to build the cabinets right the first
time
pictures and hands on tips shows you how to build the cabinets right the first
time
How to install the upper cabinets so they’re plumb, level and square
every time
every time
How to install the base cabinets (don’t make this common mistake or
you’re cabinet installation will be screwed up from the beginning)
you’re cabinet installation will be screwed up from the beginning)
My secret “base cabinet cleat tip” that will make your base cabinets as
solid as a tank
solid as a tank
How to make a custom kitchen peninsula using stock Ikea base cabinets
and cover panels
and cover panels
Money saving tips on kitchen sinks and faucets (I’ll show you how I
screwed up buying a faucet and how to save $300 on a kitchen sink)
screwed up buying a faucet and how to save $300 on a kitchen sink)
The Ikea Lazy Susan and how it saved my kitchen design (includes
AutoCAD PDF layout drawings showing how to incorporate them into your plan – you
don’t need AutoCAD to view)
AutoCAD PDF layout drawings showing how to incorporate them into your plan – you
don’t need AutoCAD to view)
How to make a cool pull out garbage from stock Ikea cabinets and save
$100
$100
Over 300 up-close detailed pictures of the entire remodeling process
from start to finish and everything in between!
from start to finish and everything in between!
Brett Spotke
IKEA Kitchen Secrets
Read more about IKEA Kitchens at IKEAFANS.com – Thanks, Susan!
Apartment Therapy: The Eight Step Cure is out !
March 29th, 2006
The much-awaited book from Apartment Therapy has been released:
“In this wonderfully clear-cut guide, Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan prescribes a totally doable eight-step program for making your house a haven. His holistic approach, easy-to-do lists and floor plans–plus tips like buying fresh flowers a “gift” to your space–adhere to the domino doctrine: Home should make you happy.”
Domino Magazine – April 2006
“Design blogger Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan of apartmenttherapy.com shares his secrets on how to transform an apartment into a stylish and healthy home. There’s even a questionnaire on personal taste and energy flow.”
Time Style and Design – Spring 2006
More at Apartment Therapy
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