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Subject: Kitchen Cabinets & Remodelling
Date: Mon, 05 Apr 93 17:10:38 -0400
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From: Karen Haigh <Karen_Zita_Haigh@G.GP.CS.CMU.EDU>


I just finished having my kitchen completely overhauled. I had a chimney
ripped out, a new window put in, and of course new cabinets.

I toured most of the kitchen cabinet places... from Ikea to Sears &
Hechinger's. Following are my comments, and prices for the stuff I needed:

    Ikea:
        $1200    really poor quality cabinets (drawer construction, hinges,
                 counter-tops)
    Sears:
        $5000    too expensive for the quality!!!
    Excel: (1800 5th avenue: 261-0166)
        $2200    had a great showroom & the
                 salesman were willing to chat & show me the differences
                 between various cabinets. Good quality stuff.
    C&C Builder's Supply: (696-5761, Tars, PA (also a branch in Monroeville))
        $1500    excellent quality stuff ESPECILLAY FOR THE PRICE!, don't
                 visit on Saturday's because its too busy. Really worth the
                 drive out there.

I had Jon McElravy do the work... nice job & done in a timely manner. His
quote was only $2000 for two weeks work & a chimney to rip out! There was
an extra $1000 in supplies.  Reach him at 466-3807. (I found him through
bovik too).

(Other quotes ranged from $12000 up, $6000 for the chimney alone...)

Karen Haigh
khaigh@cs.cmu.edu