How to Use Recycled Kitchen Cabinets

How to Use Recycled Kitchen Cabinets (December 10, 2008)
During a kitchen remodel, you may find you have old cabinets that can still function, but not in your fresh kitchen. You don¡¯t have to pay for disposal or dump them at the curb. You can recycle the old cabinets to create additional storage space in another area of your house or treat them as a tax deductible donation.
Make a Footstool
Step1Remove the door and place casters on the four front corners of the cabinet, where the door corners used to rest.
Step2Turn the cabinet over so it rests on the casters.
Step3Cover the top with foam and fabric that matches your room decor. Use a staple gun to attach.
Step4Place your new footstool in a living room, family room or bedroom.
Create a Storage Seat
Step1Select a spot, indoors or out, that would benefit from a seat and hidden storage. A window seat for reading, a toy chest, an outdoor games cabinet or pool equipment cupboard are just a few of the possibilities.
Step2Choose padding, foam and fabric appropriate for the storage seat resting place. For outdoor uses, choose a waterproof fabric.
Step3Sand the cabinet if you plan on refinishing it to another color.
Step4Paint or stain the cabinet and doors.
Step5Finish with polyurethane or varnish.
Step6Use a staple gun to attach the foam, padding and fabric to the top of the cabinet. Make sure you leave room for the doors to swing open and closed.
Step7Move the storage seat to its resting place.
Add Storage to Other Rooms
Step1Install your old cabinets in your garage, workshop or shed to provide storage for tools and projects.
Step2Install cabinets in your utility room to store non-perishable foods or household chemicals.
Step3Refinish cabinets and install new hardware to create matching end tables or nightstands.
Step4Attach casters on the bottom of a cabinet and use in your garage or a room with a hard surface as a moveable storage container with a sturdy work surface.
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