Cabinets: it's all in the details.(kitchen cabinets)

Publication: Consumer Reports

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Cabinets that are functional, durable, and attractive aren't cheap. Indeed, cabinets are often the most expensive part of a remodeled kitchen.

Our tests have shown that most models, even the least expensive ones at the home center, should hold up well under normal use. The degree of customization you want largely determines the cost.

Your basic choices are these:

Stock cabinets. Typically the least expensive option, these come off-the-shelf from kitchen-remodeling stores and home centers. (Lowes.com and Homedepot.com are two web sites where you can get help configuring the right layout for your kitchen.) Stock...

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