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Making sure that the base cabinets are level, when installing a new kitchen is very important.

Using a laser level is not just very easy but also much more accurate compared to using a spirit level.

Using the spirit level can only be done in increments of the length of the level so any misreading will be carried forward as you level each cabinet to the next.

With the laser level, on the other hand, the result will be within the accuracy of the tool and not be as dependent on the user's ability to do it right.

Learn more about DIY installation of Ikea Kitchens: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBsW1OkI1FPXXPnolryJROw

00:00 Introduction
00:33 Setting up the laser
00:43 Making your baseline
00:59 Start checking the cabinets
01:27 Adjusting the legs

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Installing spot lights inside your Ikea wall cabinet is easy.

I will show you how it's done in a few easy steps in this video.

The spotlight mounting jig shown in the video can be found here:
https://kitchensbyrannes.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/potlight-jig.png

Learn more about DIY installation of Ikea Kitchens: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBsW1OkI1FPXXPnolryJROw

00:00 Introduction
00:41 Marking the cabinet
01:22 Clamping the mounting jig
02:01 Mounting the light base
05:10 Drilling hole for wires
06:13 Installing the lights

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Assembly of Ikea Maximera hardware for kitchen drawers can be confusing, but when you get the hang of it, you will never do it the wrong way again.

You can either follow the instructions I give in this video or try out my "Drawer Assembly Guide" which you can use when you have one or more Ikea drawers to assemble.

By selecting between a few options, you will know exactly which holes on the drawer front the hardware has to be mounted into. It is truly as easy as 1-2-3.

Try it here: https://kitchensbyrannes.com/assembling-drawers-the-easy-way/

00:00 Introduction
01:12 The fundamentals of Ikea drawer assembly
03:25 Try also my Online Drawer Assembly Tool

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Making sure that the wires for the under-cabinet lights don't fall down and get in the way when doing the backsplash is really easy. You only need a utility knife and one or two clear plastic packaging boxes from the lights.

00:00 Introduction
00:46 Running the wires
01:46 Tools and materials needed
01:59 Cutting the material
02:22 Securing the cable

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Sometimes it can be necessary to shorten an Ikea cabinet if you can't fit a standard-sized cabinet in the desired space.

In this video, I will show you how to do just that, as I need to make an 80" high pantry cabinet 5 inches short. I have only 83 inches from floor to bulkhead and with 4 1/2" high legs on the cabinets, I have to aim at about 80" in total.

As I explain in the video, you should only cut the cabinet shorter in increments of five inches if you want to have doors and/or drawer fronts on it, as they only come in heights of 5", 10", 15" and so forth.

00:00 Introduction
00:30 The basics of shortening cabinets
01:03 Marking and cutting the sides.
02:43 Drilling holes for hardware
05:15 Adding the screws.
06:52 Repeat for the other side.
07:04 Cut the back of the cabinet
08:09 Ready for assembly
11:35 Hanging the cabinet

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Sometimes it can be challenging to put on a lot of handles without a single slip.

In this video, I will show to correct your mistakes.
00:00 Introduction
00:42 Option 1: Use a bigger drill
02:27 Option 2: Cut with the drill bit
03:53 Put the handle on
04:20 Hole in the wrong position

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This channel is about doing it better, precisely this video's topic.

The rectangular corner cabinet is designed with a soft side, which can sometimes have an unwanted effect on the finished result.

Suppose, for some reason, the countertop has not been secured firmly to the corner cabinet, i.e. not creating the necessary transverse support. In that case, there's a risk that the sidewall of the corner cabinet will cave in when the lazy Susan is loaded with a lot of weight.

In this video, I will show you an easy way to reinforce the corner cabinet, and if you have a sink cabinet in your layout plan, you already have the required material.

00:00 Introduction
00:16 What is the problem?
01:14 Material needed
01:27 How to prepare the metal rail
02:53 Mounting the support

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This is how I assemble the high cabinets all on my own.

Where there's a will, there's a way.

00:00 Intro
00:16 What is this about?
00:41 Unpacking and starting to assemble
07:07 The critical piece in this video
08:46 Putting in the built-in shelf
09:41 Nailing it.
10:35 Marking for nailing the back into the shelf
11:14 Putting on the bases for the legs
12:14 Nailing the back into the shelf
13:51 Hanging the cabinet
14:22 Putting on the legs

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In this video, I will show you how to "stretch" an 84" inch-long suspension rail on which the Ikea cabinets hang if the rail is a few inches too short.

00:00 Introduction
00:51 We don't do this
01:25 Do this instead
01:50 Two Simple Rules
02:12 An example

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From installing more than 200 Ikea kitchens on my own, I have accumulated quite an experience on the subject matter, inspiring me to share some of my best tips. Tips that make the installation easier or provide a better final result.

I am showing you a few of those in this video, which will be helpful.

I intend to make more videos with helpful tips, so please subscribe if you want to be notified of new content on my channel.

0:00 INTRODUCTION
0:07 NAILING IT
1:41 DO IT AGAIN
3:07 HINGE FIRST
3:39 BEND THE BRACKET
4:46 SUPERSIZE THE WORK AREA

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From installing more than 200 Ikea kitchens on my own, I have accumulated quite an experience on the subject matter, which has inspired me to share some of my best tips. Tips that make the installation easier or provide a better final result.

I am showing you a few of those in this video, which will be helpful.

I intend to make more videos with helpful tips, so please subscribe if you want to be notified of new content on my channel.

00:00 Reinforced rail for sink cabinet.
01:47 Make the hole smaller.
02:25 Throw away the distance piece for the base cabinets.
03:54 Raise the rear legs before levelling.
04:43 Lock the cabinets

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From installing more than 200 Ikea kitchens on my own, I have accumulated quite an experience on the subject matter, which has inspired me to share some of my best tips. Tips that make the installation easier or provide a better final result.

In this video, I am showing you a few of those, which will be helpful.

I intend to make more videos with helpful tips, so please subscribe if you want to be notified of new content on my channel.

0:00 Introduction
0:08 PANEL TEMPLATE
1:07 CUTTING SINKHOLES 🙂
2:16 FIX THE EDGE
3:21 DUST OFF
4:26 BE AWARE

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From installing more than 160 Ikea kitchens on my own, I have accumulated quite an experience on the subject matter, which has inspired me to share some of my best tips. Tips that make the installation easier or provide a better final result.

I am showing you a few of those in this video, which will be helpful.

I intend to make more videos with helpful tips, so please subscribe if you want to be notified of new content on my channel.

00:00 Introduction
00:10 Hiding the screws
01:43 Stretch the rail
02:42 Pick the right screw
03:33 Tiles first
04:02 Cutting board cabinet

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From installing more than 200 Ikea kitchens on my own, I have accumulated quite an experience on the subject matter, which has inspired me to share some of my best tips. Tips that make the installation easier or provide a better final result.

I am showing you a few of those in this video, which will be helpful.

I intend to make more videos with helpful tips, so please subscribe if you want to be notified of new content on my channel.

00:00 Introduction
00:10 No more marks from the aluminum level
00:42 Prepare for wires for spotlights
01:35 Secure a single cabinet on the floor
02:57 Secure a single cabinet into the wall
04:14 Install cabinets into flimsy metal studs

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