Building A Window Seat

By Robert Robillard

How to Build A Window Seat Window seats are and attractive way to decorate  alcoves or add useful and attractive detail to a deep dog house dormer. A window seat, in order to look right, should fit wall to wall and stop below the window trim which usually means customer work.    Stopping at the window sill…

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How To Install Kitchen Cabinets

By Robert Robillard

 Kitchen Cabinet Installation Recently I had a small cabinet installation job that I thought might be a good opportunity to describe how to install kitchen cabinets.  Before starting always make sure you have all of the cabinet components and appliances needed for the install. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: 1) Find the high spot on the floor and…

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Bookcase Installation

By Robert Robillard

Bookcases and built-ins can transform a room.  Not only can they be aesthetically pleasing but also functional as well. Many times people choose to have a custom built in made to fit into a specific spot. In this case the homeowners had  a built in desk area that they wanted to transform into storage space. At the…

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Installing A Built-in Bookcase

By Robert Robillard

Installing Built-in Bookcases Built-ins come in many shapes and sizes. Many times people place a built in into an odd or irregular spaced area other times people are looking to create an aesthetically pleasing effect or need more storage options. In this case the homeowners had a small irregular shaped, unused closet and a built…

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How To Build A Bookcase

By Robert Robillard

Convert A Closet Into A Built-in Bookcase Recently I was asked to convert two closets into built-in storage shelves or bookcases.  This article is on How To Build A Bookcase. Both built-ins were to be painted to match the rest of the room they were going in.  I came up with a plan to built the…

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