- Black, Ameriwood - Storage cabinets - Ameriwood Home Kendall 54in. Jami, just verify they are okay for garage storage. I hope I just got drawers with defective adhesive the first timeguess time will tell. Definitely, older china cabinets are built so much betterbetter than even newer china cabinets. You really are a can do type of woman. Nice post. I literally weighed everything before placing it on the shelves to make sure I didnt exceed the weight limit, and the shelves still bowed. I like your storage solution but Im not thrilled with the idea of so many difficulties. Periodically we will go through it and discard those items that have been replaced. x 24in. Maybe not as nice looking but. 
Several years ago I bought an old sideboard for my dining room. Just saying. If not, and you have to fix them, two suggestions: 1. Some day something will go so smoothly and perfectly, that youll say, oh how boring!! Im hoping I just got drawers that werent built correctly with enough adhesive on the drawers since the cabinet doors are all doing great. Ours is sturdy, clean and functional. I have collected/am collecting 1940s 1950s mahogany type hutches for my dish storage! If so, maybe thats causing the separation as well? But it all goes back to not enough adhesive or not using a strong enough adhesive. After you add up all of the additional expense you have had, you must feel as if you could have paid a carpenter (are there even any carpenters/wood workers anymore???) There are many configurations and options available for this wardrobe, and it has held up fabulously. It also helps to keep the air fresh, since our basement is underground, not temperature controlled, and we cant open windows to get fresh air circulating. Good luck! No Tub for the Master Bath: Good Idea or Regrettable Trend? 
The laundry room is directly behind the wall the cabinets are on, the bonus/upstairs living room is above the garage, part of the basement runs underneath the garage and the kitchen is against the front wall of the garage. XXX, Sorry to hear this Susan, as I remember all the issues you had with these cupboards and how in the end you had to go and get them. Wall Cabinet - 34.12in. I think it may have to do with humidity, but then why do they promote these as being great for garages. 
lol. At one point, I attempted to fix the fronts myself. Surprising to me, the garage feels cooler in the summer. I recently lost my husband of 53+ years and now realize how much he did and how much I need to learn! I run that one on Turbo. Wall Cabinet - 58in. I have always admired and have been very impressed (and a little jealous) of your labor intensive abilities to build and decorate. I admire you for handling things on your own. lol Even when I was married for 21 years, I was always the one to handle this type of thing. Sob, I just shut the doors until I can face the carnage. just a thought. Theyve held up well so far (Ive had them for little over a year). I really like the looks of your storage units in your garage and how you have arranged things. Wall Cabinet - 58in. If your cabinets are inside, I bet you wont have this problem. Then, you may remember, I had to replace every single shelf in every single cabinet with shelving I purchased from Home Depot because the shelves that came with the cabinets would not hold the 35-pound weight stated in Ameriwoods literature without the shelves bowing/sagging terribly. x 12.88in. I need to gather all of mine together into one place instead of keeping them in different files. Good you can smile about it at the end of the dayI say this tongue in cheek! I will keep up this tradition now that he has passed as it has been so helpful to us. They shrugged off all of their mistakes, wrong information, and repeatedly-missed deadlines to Covid. The pandemic has become a chronic crutch and lame excuse for bad service in general. Im sort of tired of painting after doing that for so many years. Good for you Susan that you still had the books and were able to tell the not so friendly customer service person the exact part numbers. Its sad that this company doesnt have a good customer service. Im like you thinking its the adhesive. Plus, there are plenty of photos showing them in use in garages in all their ads/literature. Since these cabinets are designed so they can be used in garages as their ad shows, this shouldnt happen. Use the same technique to apply remove the backing a section at a time, then smooth with a roller before moving to the next section. After seeing your original post, I ended up purchasing the same Ameriwood SystemBuild cabinets from Walmart (I opted to pick them up at the store, after reading about your shipping troubles). High humidity can really cause havoc on wood, paint, particle board, most everything really. My husband removed the plastic (or whatever material it was) from the drawer fronts. I am thinking that I might look at IKEA for a similar type of cabinet for my garage. They charged me $100 since the warranty for the cabinets is just one year. I think that Cabinets to Go would have superior products. The hose is pretty long, and it also drains into yard. I know how particular you are Susan, and how much research you do before proceeding with a project or purchase. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Subscribe for Daily Blog Post Updates! *Subscribeto have updates delivered to your Inbox.
I agree, the humidity may have something to do with it but since these are designed to be used in either inside or in garages, the humidity shouldnt be an issue. We were going to work on our 1920s kitchen. Also, Google will help you find answers to a lot of home repair issues. Thats how I learned how to replace the seals in my toilets when they failed. 2008-2021, Between Naps on the Porch | All Rights Reserved. How incredibly organized you are! https://www.amazon.com/Vremi-Energy-Dehumidifier-Spaces-Basements/dp/B07JMZJX4B/ref=pd_rhf_ee_s_rp_c_2_1/137-7611758-5134004?pd_rd_w=N3nRP&pf_rd_p=c5176ee3-b609-4196-9e4e-395444c24cf6&pf_rd_r=2SJ0D9AFCSBKP4RD33ZV&pd_rd_r=e3699353-7451-4b4c-86bf-71309d820f7d&pd_rd_wg=djiKu&pd_rd_i=B07JMZJX4B&psc=1, Vremi 50 Pint 4,500 Sq. I have no idea what would be causing this since it only started last year after I had been using the cabinets for around 3 years. After looking at your photos, it looks as though this could be the cause of the separation. (See that previous post here: The Great Dish Storage Experiment, Plus Some New Chargers & Napkin Rings. You'll find answers to the most frequently asked questions, Have a question not answered under the FAQ tab? Even though I sent them the exact link to the cabinets where they were purchased and told them the month/year they were purchased, they robotically informed me that they needed the exact part number from the booklet (from 3 years back) in order to send me the correct part. I have a fourth drawer front in case the 4th drawer on the bottom starts to sag, too. It has nothing to do with using them in a garage because these cabinets are designed to be used either inside or outside in garages, as their ad states. It is fun/interesting to see how long ago each item was purchased and how many years of service we were able to get from that purchase. I shopped around for the best prices (Ameriwood brands these cabinets under different names, depending on distributor theyre Ameriwood Home Kendall at Lowes, Ameriwood Home Trailwinds at Home Depot, Ameriwood SystemBuild at Walmart, Room & Joy Boost at Target, and Avenue Green Baldwin at Overstock). to actually build cabinets! It beeps when I need to clean the filter. They came off in one piece. The sagging actually started last year, it just took me until this year to finally get around to dealing with it. I replaced two of the fronts a few nights ago. There was mdf beneath (I believe) and he primed and painted the drawers to match remainder of the cabinet. Lots of people want a new matchy- matchy , glitzytemple kitchen! I dont handle those types of things well at all, so my heart goes out to you. They are built better (actual strong wood), hold more weight, and are pretty! I have so enjoyed this storage area and it gets constant use. Dont know if you do, but I do have an IKEA store relatively close to me. Don't subscribe Hugs, Brenda. After reading several of the comments I do think that the issue is the humidity that caused the separation. It involved completely disassembling the drawersits the only way to replace the front. Lets hope this is the last issue!!! What a hassle! and one more here: Tablescaping Storage for Dishware, Flatware, Napkin Rings and Glassware.). Particleboard is something that has no real strength. Im sorry this turned out to be less than satisfactory. Im not kidding. and I ordered 4 new drawer fronts. - Black, Hang this wall cabinet in your laundry room, living room or bedroom for additional storage space. Your garage cabinets and all the stuff inside is so, so well done. We have had so much rain in the sunny south, combined with the heat and high humidity of summer. Is it built in? If a person had a store room where one didnt care about matching, adding hutches for storage is a great idea. x 18.25in. You'll find contact information for Susan. And prices are so high. Sorry for the hassle but once again you dogged it until you got it fixed! . Customer Service And I grew up w/ a dad who was super organized. You can also subscribe without commenting. If youve ever posted them anywhere, please let me know. Its as if the front surface/covering of the drawer is acting like wallpaper that wasnt applied with enough glue. as I have bought the hutches from local auctions or online sites such as FB Marketplace/Craigs List. We have had such HORRIBLE service in the past year, from Lowes, their kitchen and bathroom subcontractors, Ethan Allen, and Thomasville. The two cabinets with drawers were being delivered via a big truck with a lift so those always arrived undamaged. Its turned out to be terrific.
Argggh. But now a new issue has popped up. So many young people today dont care about fine china or even nice dishes, that the antique stores have lots of them. My son helped me pick it up and put it in the dining room. My fine china is still stored inside, but these cabinets have worked great for my everyday dinnerware. That was an expensive upgrade (over $200) having to buy all new shelving from Home Depot at $7 per shelf. Product availability depends on inventory count at the time your order is placed. He jokingly said I was making my house look like Downton Abby! Also, my garage doesnt get really, really hot or really, really cold because it is surrounded on 4 of its 6 sides by heated/cooled spaces. It would be very ecclectic. Looks to me too, like the drawer lamination didnt have enough glue. I also live in CA where the temperatures are much milder. d x 75in. We keep them all in a box in the basement marked Manuals. x 5.75in. Do you get any moisture in your garage? I cut my own grass for the first 25-30 years as an adult and only gave that up when my lawnmower broke and after taking it to two shops, they never were able to repair it. Let me know if it ever happens to your, I would be curious to know. It flakes when damp and will separate from any surfacing that is applied, be it what the cabinet makers callfoil or plastic/vinyl. If I had to guess, since its just the four drawer fronts that are sagging/separating, I am guessing that not enough adhesive (or whatever is used in the manufacturing process) was applied to the drawer fronts when they were first constructed because none of the other surfaces of the cabinets is sagging or separating. Ft. Dehumidifier Energy Star Rated for Large Spaces and Basements Amazon. . I have to tell you though, that it is inside my house, not in my garage, so if it were exposed to harsher temperatures, I cannot speak to its durability. Im so sorry, Judy. Good quality cabinetry is impossible to find. So its never freezing cold or extremely hot in the garage. I put a large dehumidifier in both and perfect. That must have been a heck of an earthquake to make the shelves actually collapse. I think he used oil based primer and paint because it didnt raise the grain in the mdf, which he learned during a previous project. Just not worth it to spend that much on custom cabinets in the garage. My best advice is dont do anything where you can get seriously injuredno super heavy lifting where you can hurt your backand no climbing high on ladderslike cleaning out gutters. Im struggling with storage myself as I purchase sets of various colors and types of china and decor. W, 2 Door - 24in. I bought modular, open shelving and emptied part of a bedroom closet to hold it. I imagine that after several years I would have same problem that youre experiencing if I were to put these cabinets in my garage. We live in a world where quality and pride in craftsmanship have disappeared. All In my house in Florida, I set it up down at the garage door and just close the garage door on the hose. Yes! The exact thing happened to my daughters bathroom vanity. Regardless, these cabinets were designed to be used in garages, anyway. The high humidity in your garage is probably what is causing the problem. When I can find solid wood cabinet or metal cabinets to use that is a much better option. Thanks! I probably shouldnt have taken on as much as I did when I was married, but I just have trouble letting others do stuff if I know I can do it myself. Replies to my comments We just kept the kitchen as it was. And dang it! My husband and I have always saved the booklets/manuals from any product and try to remember to staple the receipt to the cover. Thanks for the inspiration! Is there a lot of weight in the drawers? Quite a few years ago I purchased an IKEA PAX wardrobe for a very small bedroom that had minuscule closet space. Im not sure if IKEA makes garage shelves, but they may. The Great Dish Storage Experiment, Plus Some New Chargers & Napkin Rings, Tablescaping Storage for Dishware, Flatware, Napkin Rings and Glassware, Heirloom Vintage China is the Star of this Beautiful Table Setting in Blue and Gold, New Lamp for the Guest Room & Contemplating a Change. Do you have to empty a container every day or does it drain to the outside? Ameriwood - Storage cabinets - Systembuild Kendall Wall Cabinet - Wall, 54in., White - 13in. I have to learn to do that. Anyway I think a humidifier might be your answer. However, this is an uncertain time - factory prices and product counts change moment by moment. The perfume is still my favorite. Thank heavens I saw it and was able to stop it from falling! No one ever comments Whats that noise? Susan, I am in awe of your talents as a handyman, the projects you take on alone that I would quickly give up on! I am heartbroken to hear you lost your hubby recently. I hope that youre able to get replacement drawer fronts for your units, and that theres agreement from Ameriwood that what youre experiencing is a manufacturing flaw (especially since its only happening selectively, and not to all your cabinets). You are amazingly well organized. Because if it was glued down everywhere well, it wouldnt sag like that. We all do need storage! I know what you mean, I kept my wood cabinets in my kitchen and just had them painted, which I need to have done again. Even though theyre designed to be used in garages, the manufacturer likely didnt take long-term exposure to humidity into account as part of the design process, especially the humidity that can occur in the south during summer months. Ive been using DampRid for years to combat moisture in my basement (it comes in a variety of sizes/formats, and doesnt require electricity or daily maintenance). Kristy, what dehumidifier did you purchase? You may want to try a larger format DampRid in your garage (since Im assuming it isnt temperature controlled), and see how it works for you. I contacted Dorel Ameriwood, the company that makes these Systembuild cabinets and they had no idea why the sagging was occurring. Its sad that it is hard to get good quality products anymore. Next time you are in the market for something like this, I recommend checking out IKEA to see what they have to offer. I am glad you were able to get new fronts and hopefully they will last a long time. - Gray, Ameriwood - Storage cabinets - Ameriwood Home Kendall 24in. The fronts of the four drawers (on the two cabinets with drawers) have started sagging or separating. No, just the normal humidity that we have here in the south. Fasinating idea, Mary Ann. d x 21in. Thanks, Kimberlyit is def a pain. I have 3 lined up in my storage barn so far! I grew up with a very, very sick Mom and Dad (both died when I was in collegedad when I was a Freshman and my Mom when I was going into my Senior year) so I basically had to be very independent from an early age in life. I have this issue with three of the drawers, you can see the sagging/separating in this photo below.
Thats a good idea, Kristy! I think, however, I might inquire about similar units from Cabinets to Go and compare pricing. In NC home, I had the contractor drill a hole in the office corner and set the dehumidifier up in the corner behind husbands big desk so I cant really see it. We have had a lot of rain this past year, way more than normal. Its amazing all the videos youll find there. But I must admire the way you are able to take care of things. Lousy customer service is a growing epidemic. I have them in my basement, and use them to store platters, serving dishes, cake decorating tools/supplies, casserole dishes, pie plates, and a huge number of baking pans. The Great Dish Storage Experiment, Plus Some New Chargers & Napkin Rings. Due to this current supply chain climate, price quotes hold for 24 hours and/or the current online published pricing is subject to change without notice. Even though I live much farther north (Massachusetts), my state ranks #16 in terms of annual relative humidity (of the southern states, N. Carolina is 23rd, S. Carolina is 32nd, Georgia is 17th, Mississippi is 4th, Alabama is 12th, Tennessee is 29th, and Florida is 2nd). It runs continuously on low and I have either gotten use to the sound or its very quiet. I would love to see those cabinets. I would never have even dreamed of something like that happening. Custom cabinetry here is very expensive, especially since the cost of wood has skyrocketed the last few months. etc. It makes life sparse, but, it is a moral choice and a decision made because I will not fund those who are trying to destroy us. Discontinued items are subject to order cancellation. You picked them up, put them together, replaced the shelves, etc. Never miss a Between Naps on the Porch post! I have had this problem in my garage in FL and now in the mountains of NC. That is so smart, Cyndi! I was not impressed with their customer service. Thanks, Nicki! But then, we had an earthquake and two shelves collapsed breaking a bunch of my antique dishes. Good for you! Tablescaping Storage for Dishware, Flatware, Napkin Rings and Glassware.). 2 years ago I declared a moratorium on anything made in China. The boxes weighed around 138 lbs and the UPS delivery guy said the cut-off for UPS delivery was 140 lbs, if Im remembering correctly. I finally hired someone to do it and I do love how my lawn guys edge my yard, something I never really did well. 1-844-WBE-0WBE, ALL PRICES ARE IN USD. x 19.25in. I definitely agree! We are working hard to keep our customers satisfied. The older I get, the more I hire some things out just because I dont feel like dealing with itlike painting. At first my family thought I was crazy collecting hutches but now they see my vision or so they say! Thanks for that suggestion, Mary. w - White, Ameriwood - Storage cabinets - Systembuild Kendall Engineered Wood Storage Cabinet - Wardrobe, Armoire, White - 20 in. It definitely would have cost a lot more to have custom cabinets made. in. When applying spray adhesive, spray in sections, then use a foam roller to smooth down the laminate over that section this will help to eliminate any bubbles, creases, or bunching. Hi, After 5 years of searching, we decided to keep those old 1920s cabinets and just do the tedious work of repairing them. I think the oldest I have ever seen is 50s. I just got them together and loaded with all the glass when I looked out the corner of my eye and the shelf was tipping toward me. (and 3 in my actual dining room!). - White - 25/Lb, Ameriwood - Storage cabinets - Ameriwood Home Kendall 54in. Never miss a Between Naps on the Porch post! Wow, Susan! They talk in uncaring, robotic tones and had no sympathy for the situation. Ohhh, nooooo! Your cabinets look so nice against that garage wall, like soldiers at attention. . h x 48 in. , Its like a 3-Ring CIRCUS @ times!!! As an alternative for others needing cabinets for dish and linen storage, I too had the thought it may be more advantageous to buy up older china cabinets or hutches from flea markets and antique stores, if a person doesnt care if they match. 2. x 4.88in. ! WHAT A HASSLE!!! It was worth it in the end because I have very much enjoyed and used this storage! Wow! I think those types of finishes are baked on as far as I know, not necessarily applied with an adhesive. I havent replaced the third one, yet. It could also be occurring because the laminate on the drawer fronts is applied horizontally, rather than vertically, so humidity (coupled with gravity) will affect the drawer fronts more than the cabinet doors. h x 54in. Works great! I let the water run out into the flower garden. Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. They cost much less than most storage units I have looked at (Ikea, Walmart, Home Depot, online stores, etc.) I hope I never have to replace the drawer fronts again, only time will tell. Tina, Im not sure Ive ever seen a 20s kitchen! No, I just store napkins there so theres almost no weight at all in the drawers. If you ever buy these Ameriwood Systembuild cabinets, be sure to keep the booklet that comes with the cabinets FOREVER or Ameriwood will not have a clue what part to ship you when one part of the cabinet fails as the drawers did on my two cabinets. Enter your email below: A Beautiful Idea to Keep Those Spirits Up Through the Cold Winter Months, Starry Starry Night, Turn Your Bedroom Into a Starry Haven for Sleeping, Pretty Ways to Store & Display Your Favorite Dish Patterns. It really shows in the photo with all the cabinet doors open. You may remember that it was a real hassle getting all the cabinets here because the four cabinets that do not have drawers were being delivered via UPS and the UPS guy complained that they didnt have the right equipment in their warehouse to move boxes of this size around. Glad at least you were able to get new draw fronts, just hate that you had to pay anything. But it is beautiful storage. etc. I know its very common and convenient to shop online nowadays, but I really like to see an item such as this before moving ahead with a purchase. I wonder where the materials came from that made these cabinets. w - White - 25/Lb, Ameriwood - Cabinet - Systembuild Kendall Wall Cabinet 24in. Just for a few bookshelves in my upstairs living room without any drawers or doors, it was going to cost around $5,000and that was for a pretty small areaso not that many bookshelves. And Im sorry, but with everything being delivered, there is no reason why UPS isnt equipped to deliver things like this. franki. I think something must have gone wrong with how they manufactured the drawers because they def didnt hold up as they should have. . If this doesnt work, you may want to consider removing the laminate entirely and replacing it with a waterproof adhesive vinyl contact paper. Then there are the multitudes of IKEA hacks that are online. It didnt work, this was the result. So the four drawerless cabinets were within 1-2 lbs of UPSs max delivery weight. . Yeah, Im kinda used to doing stuff like thishardheaded, I think. I bought those same cabinets from Walmart after you showed yours and was happy with them. Its crazy to me, but Im just a country bumpkin and what do I know?! x 13in. Since the covering (not sure what else to call it) across the front of each drawer was sagging out and loose, I gently pulled it away from the bottom where it was quite loose and sprayed some spray adhesive inside as best I could.
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