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choices to prospective home renovators. A variety of
materials, sizes and colors are available to choose
from, but their prices can vary a great deal. Knowing
all your options can make the buying decision easier.

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NO OTHER single item in a kitchen
remodeling goes further in estab-
lishing the style of the space — and
no other item costs more, In fact.
cabinetry can account for up to 60%
of the cost af a new kitchen,

Style, rather than cost, may be
foremost in homeowners’ minds
when they shop for cabinetry. [
won't take long. however, to realize
the balancing act. that's. required
between budget and features. Here's
what you need to Know to make the
most of your remodeling dollars,

Cabinetry is divided into three
basic types, based on how and
where it's built. Keep in mind that
there ure wide variations in quality
and price within each of the follow-
ing groups.

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oJ Preassembled stock cabinets are
the most affordable. These offer
consumers consistent: quality and
wide ‘availability. Take. note that
some stock cabinets can approach
the cost of custom cabinetry.

Stock cabinets are made and fin-
ished on an assembly line ina facto-
ry, packed in boxes. and stored in
warehouses across the country.

The _ manufacturing — method
necessitates standardization of. fin-
ishes and sizes. The smallest cabinet
is nine in. wide; cabinets increase’
by three-inch increments up to 48
in. wide. Filler strips are also avail-

cable, :

Door position is also standard.’

See Cabinets page 35