B10 - Friday, August 24, 1984 - North Shore News TIPS FOR HOMEOWNERS REMODELLING KITCHEN PROFESSIONALS agree that there are certain aspects of a remodelling even a _ rank amateur can accomplish. They resist, however, the idea of any do-it-your- selfer’s undertaking the A- to-Z job, for reasons that are valid and sound. You can tear out existing cabinets, the task’s difficulty depending upon how they were installed. Nailed or screwed to the wall, they’re easy to salvage as supplemen- tal storage for utility room or garage. Cabinetry con- structed on the job, you may have to rip apart to remove it. Ripping out is one thing, building new cabinets another, and as a do-it-your- self project, professionals don’t recommend it unless cabinetmaking is your hobby. Building your own normal- ly saves neither money nor time if you add up the cost of materials and hours. On the other hand, install- ing your own cabinets is a great way to economize, and many manufacturers provide step-by-step instructions that are illustrated and easy to follow. So do some kitchen dealers, and provide supervi- sion if you’re working from a plan they’ve prepared. The plan is’ important. Unless you’ve had some design experience, it’s wise to avail yourself of the expert's knowledge of what products best solve certain problems, how to lay out a kitchen so traffic flows freely, how to accommodate the work triangle to existing conditions or improve it by expanding or contracting the space. 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