How to Use General Finishes RTM Stains
What is the RTM Stain System? The RTM water-based stain system from General Finishes is a product line designed for professional finishers, cabinet builders and
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Create a Uniquely Practical Kitchen Island, Coffee Table, or Work Bench with a Two-Way Drawer Slide
Wouldn’t it be convenient to be able to access a drawer from either side of a piece of furniture? You can do just that with a set of two way drawer slides!
How I Restored and Refinished my Grandparents’ Piano
Background This piano has been through three generations of my family! It was purchased by my grandparents in 1970. That is my dad in the
How to Properly Apply the NautiKing System Finish (Nautipoxy & Nautithane) (Video)
Preparation Before you start the application, be sure to thoroughly prepare the surface. It must be clean, smooth, dry, and dust-free. In order to create
How to Clean your Paint Spray Gun Easily and Safely (Video)
Spray guns are wonderful tools for finishing a surface really quickly and evenly, but cleaning them up can be a bit of a hassle. Here’s how
How to Choose a Wood Filler for nail holes, small knots, etc. (video)
What kind of wood filler do you need for your current woodworking project? If you’re not sure, here’s how to figure out exactly what kind you
Why and How You Should Compost at Home
Is composting right for me? What are the advantages of composting? How do I start composting at home anyway? If you have any of these common questions,
How to Specify and Plan an In-Drawer Outlet into your Projects
Sure, you’ve heard about Docking Drawer outlets–but do you know how to add an in-drawer outlet into your kitchen cabinets or other RTA cabinet ensembles?
How to Choose the Right Cabinet Drawer Slide (Video)
Choosing the right drawer slides for your ready to assemble cabinets can be a confusing issue for DIY-ers if you’re not used to all the
How to Install an Interior Rolling Barn Door (Round Rail)
Need some guidance for installing CSH rollng barn door hardware? This 7-step installation guide for round rail hardware is here to help! Whether you’re installing the hardware
How To Repair Damaged or Rotted Wood Without Replacing It
Rotted or otherwise damaged wood in your home can be a real eyesore. Whether it’s furniture, flooring, outdoor columns, paneling, or window sashes, you want
How to Distress General Finishes Milk Paints
A standard application of milk paint looks great, but what if you want to get more creative? In this post, I’m going to cover two
How To Apply General Finishes Milk Paints in 4 easy steps
General Finishes milk paint is a versatile paint that is perfect for a variety of looks, such as modern, aged or distressed. It’s amazingly adaptable,
How to Plan Your New Kitchen Remodeling Project
If your household is like many others, your kitchen is a lot more than just a single-cook, utilitarian space. It may serve as a room
InvisiDoor Installation 101
The InvisiDoor by Custom Service Hardware is one of our most popular products, and it’s no secret why. Our hidden door solutions come ready to
How to Fix Slamming Cabinet Doors
How many times have I cringed as my kitchen cabinet doors slammed shut behind me? More times than I can count. I loved my old
How to Secure Your Windows and Doors in the Summer
Home security is especially important in the warmer, summer months. Statistically there is an increase in crime that correlates with rising temperatures. According to Vox.com,
How to Choose the Right RTA Cabinet for Your Home
When it’s time to search for a new kitchen cabinet, the process isn’t just a simple one-stop shopping adventure. Overhauling your kitchen, arguably one of
How to Maximize the Space in Your Kitchen
Kitchens come in all shapes and sizes, and sometimes homeowners will compromise on the kitchen initially with visions of improving it later on. The kitchen
How to Match Furniture to Your Kitchen
Choosing your ready-to-assemble (RTA) kitchen cabinets and appliances requires a great deal of research and rumination. Finding pieces that go well together and colors that
Sunnywood Kitchen Cabinets at Custom Service Hardware
Sunnywood all-wood RTA cabinets represent some of the sturdiest and most handsomely constructed ready-to-assemble kitchen cabinets in America. Custom Service Hardware offers popular Sunnywood lines
GHI Custom Cabinetry Kitchen Cabinets
GHI Custom Cabinetry manufactures high-quality, all-wood RTA kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities. Find several of their RTA cabinet lines at Custom Service Hardware, including their
Amish Pine Log Ladders Available at Custom Service Hardware
Complete your rustic bedroom, loft, or living room with a custom Amish log ladder handcrafted from sturdy American pine, now available at Custom Service Hardware.
Transform Your Wine Cellar Design with a Rolling Ladder
A Custom Service Hardware rolling ladder can elevate the design and functionality of your residential or commercial wine cellar. A ladder with wheels makes retrieving
ALTA Contemporary Metal Rolling Ladders Now Available at CS Hardware
Find the best metal rolling library ladders at CS Hardware. We offer the ALTA line of sleek, sturdy aluminum rolling ladders in various finishes. ALTA
The Blue Cabinet and Green Cabinet Kitchen Trend 2023
Beautiful blues and gorgeous greens rose in popularity as kitchen cabinet colors in 2022, and these trends continue to go strong for 2023. Darker blues
Which is the Right Rolling Ladder for You: Quiet Glide or Putnam?
Rolling library ladders aren’t all the same, and knowing which features you want helps you choose the right rolling ladder for your space. Quiet Glide
What You Don’t Know About Rolling Library Ladders
The term “rolling library ladder” may conjure up some antique visuals. Ladders rolling on long tracks throughout cavernous library rooms; an old mansion’s designated library
Rolling Library Ladders from CS Hardware
Rolling library ladders offer a simple but sophisticated design element to homes and businesses while being exceptionally useful. The purpose of a rolling ladder is
Cabinet Drawer Slides Guide
We’ve all had those annoying cabinet drawers that require precise jiggling before they’ll settle on the track to work properly. Or, we’ve visited friends and
How To Assemble RTA Kitchen Cabinets From Custom Service Hardware
If you like the style choices and price points of ready-to-assemble (RTA) kitchen cabinets but balk at the thought of putting them together yourself, don’t
Places to Use RTA Kitchen Cabinets That Aren’t the Kitchen
Successful DIYers know that one of the tricks to saving money while still getting a high-end product is to use ready-to-assemble (RTA) kitchen cabinets for
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