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Mistake #6.) Signing a contract with few details and lots of hidden loopholes. This is a very serious and potentially deadly mistake to commit. And unfortunately, it's where all too many homeowners get taken to the cleaners when it comes to choosing cabinetry for their home. You should avoid signing a contract with few or little details. That leaves lots of "wiggle room" or "loopholes" for the cabinet shop. You should be absolutely certain the shop you are dealing with... 1.) Puts every phase of the job in writing2.) Provides a detailed written estimate - without any extras to be added later. 3.) Gives you detailed drawings- 3-D , floor plans, and elevations of exactly what your cabinet job will look like in your home. No surprises. Without items like these on paper (and in detail) it's very easy for "misunderstandings" to occur. Plus, it also leaves the door to overcharges wide open. Protect yourself: deal only with a reputable cabinet shop that gives you detailed estimates in writing...and doesn't leave any loopholes open. Mistake #7.) Not being educated on materials and methods of construction Knowledge is power. When you're not educated, it's easy for somebody to take advantage of you. Just think of auto repair mechanics - some actually make a living based on the fact that very few people can actually verify the work they've done. As a result, they can charge you for needless repairs. This is true of any industry - and unfortunately, cabinet shops are included. If you can't verify and "hold your own" in conversations and negotiations with cabinetmakers, you may fall prey to the few bad apples that use dishonest sales practices and overcharge. Here is a very common example: For instance, did you know some dishonest cabinet shops actually use lesser-quality wood instead of the more expensive wood you ordered? It happens all the time: birch can be stained to look like more expensive cherry or maple, ash can be stained to look like higher quality oak, and cheap 'bay neck' can be stained to look like more expensive mahogany. This is another "dirty little secret" of some cabinet shops. Many of them may not know the differance them selves. Don't take the purchase of cabinets lightly. Get educated. And hopefully, this report will help you do just that. Its purpose is to educate you - and by doing so, empower you on the process of purchasing cabinets for your home.
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