Cabinet Refacing a Good Project for Decrepit Hunting Shacks
by Kirk Bangstad
Home Improvement Ideas Columnist
Most of us don't want to sink a lot of money into vacation cabins or hunting shacks. We do, however, want to live comfortably. You can uplift your vacation home very cheaply by investing in a kitchen cabinet refacing.
VP is Hunting Lover, but Bad Shot
Dick Cheney recently reminded us that hunting is a popular pastime for the American male. Although he accidentally shot his 79-year old buddy, the fallout from the accident gave the American public an account of why hunting can be so pleasurable to men. After expressing relief that his friend was going to pull through, Vice President Cheney discussed his love for hunting, bonding with friends, and communing with nature.
Increase Comfort with Cabinet Refacing
Many men throughout the country spend a few weeks each year hunting in the woods with their friends, and living in out-of-the-way hunting shacks. They hunt each day and then bond at night. Some of these hunting shacks have seen better days, but no one, especially men trying to rough it, really wants to spend a lot of money making these shacks look pretty. Unfortunately, too much austerity can wear on an aging male used to the comforts of home. One way to increase the comfort of a hunting shack or vacation home without spending too much money is to invest in a kitchen cabinet refacing project. Kitchen cabinet refacing is essentially adding a new veneer to your kitchen cabinets. The materials for cabinet refacing generally don't cost too much, and the total cost of this project is usually much cheaper than replacing cabinets altogether.
So while the boys are back at home sharing old hunting stories, hire a cheap contractor for a quick cabinet refacing job. Why not add a little comfort to the great outdoors?
About the Author
Kirk Bangstad is a singer living in Chicago, IL. Having received his B.A. in Government at Harvard, Kirk previously worked as a management consultant.
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