Pantry Cabinet

I'm going to try to keep a record of my home improvement projects here. I want to keep this separate from my woodworking blog but to have it fill a similar role. I have quite the TODO list ahead of me so I expect this blog to grow somewhat quickly, more so in the summer. I've already done some things around the place previous to starting this record, these include installing the appliances, installing the disposal, and upgrading some of the closet space in the main bedroom.

The first project I have is a pantry cabinet. In preparation for a kitchen remodel further down the road, I sought out a retailer of cabinets that match our current ones. Reddit to the rescue! A user there was able to inform me that HOBO stocks my cabinets with the same finish and design. I picked up an 18" utility cabinet and shelf kit today and installed it.

The corner that I will be working with.

Original purple? Removed the chair rail.

Removed the molding.

I cut the molding with a Japanese razor saw from Woodcraft. This worked great except on the base molding where I couldn't cut right down to the floor. I needed to pry the molding away from the wall to finish the cut. Both the chair rail and the base molding wrap around the corner of the wall and butt up against the front of the cabinet. This required me to cut them to size which I did on the miter saw. I used several drywall screws to fasten the cabinet to the walls after finding the studs. I made sure to countersink the screws to give a cleaner appearance.

Installed.

Shelves inserted.

As I was putting up the cabinet, I realized I had forgotten to buy toe kick for it. This isn't a major problem as I just have to nail it to the base. I think we will also be adding crown molding to this cabinet as well as the others. This was a fairly easy project and I'm glad I have a hand truck which made moving the cabinet from the garage to the house much easier.