No one ever comments Whats that noise? Just not worth it to spend that much on custom cabinets in the garage. Its crazy to me, but Im just a country bumpkin and what do I know?! At least I was told that by a cabinet guy one time. I have this issue with three of the drawers, you can see the sagging/separating in this photo below. After reading several of the comments I do think that the issue is the humidity that caused the separation. Also, Google will help you find answers to a lot of home repair issues. If so, maybe thats causing the separation as well? .
But it is beautiful storage. 
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. 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). 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. Thats how I learned how to replace the seals in my toilets when they failed. 1-844-WBE-0WBE, ALL PRICES ARE IN USD. W, 2 Door - 24in. We have had a lot of rain this past year, way more than normal. Then there are the multitudes of IKEA hacks that are online. I am glad you were able to get new fronts and hopefully they will last a long time. Do you get any moisture in your garage? 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). - Black, Ameriwood - Storage cabinets - Ameriwood Home Kendall 54in. Surprising to me, the garage feels cooler in the summer. Lots of people want a new matchy- matchy , glitzytemple kitchen! Good for you! Hugs, Brenda. Im struggling with storage myself as I purchase sets of various colors and types of china and decor. Let me know if it ever happens to your, I would be curious to know. I hope I never have to replace the drawer fronts again, only time will tell. Argggh. I admire you for handling things on your own. Its as if the front surface/covering of the drawer is acting like wallpaper that wasnt applied with enough glue. 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. 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. I literally weighed everything before placing it on the shelves to make sure I didnt exceed the weight limit, and the shelves still bowed. Nice post. - Black, Hang this wall cabinet in your laundry room, living room or bedroom for additional storage space. 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. What a hassle! Your cabinets look so nice against that garage wall, like soldiers at attention.
I let the water run out into the flower garden. ! WHAT A HASSLE!!! Im like you thinking its the adhesive. . to actually build cabinets! x 5.75in. I think, however, I might inquire about similar units from Cabinets to Go and compare pricing. The exact thing happened to my daughters bathroom vanity. Im not kidding. He was repeatedly, over and over, bringing out boxes that were broken in halfliterally broken in half with the side pieces of the cabinets broken in half, as well. And Im sorry, but with everything being delivered, there is no reason why UPS isnt equipped to deliver things like this. It definitely would have cost a lot more to have custom cabinets made. Thanks! We live in a world where quality and pride in craftsmanship have disappeared. h x 48 in. I think those types of finishes are baked on as far as I know, not necessarily applied with an adhesive. (See that previous post here: The Great Dish Storage Experiment, Plus Some New Chargers & Napkin Rings. The fronts of the four drawers (on the two cabinets with drawers) have started sagging or separating. Particleboard is something that has no real strength. w - White - 25/Lb, Ameriwood - Cabinet - Systembuild Kendall Wall Cabinet 24in. Its sad that this company doesnt have a good customer service. I have had this problem in my garage in FL and now in the mountains of NC. You can also subscribe without commenting. I am sorry to read you have all these issues. Wow! You really are a can do type of woman. 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. I think something must have gone wrong with how they manufactured the drawers because they def didnt hold up as they should have. 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. I hope I just got drawers with defective adhesive the first timeguess time will tell. My husband and I have always saved the booklets/manuals from any product and try to remember to staple the receipt to the cover. 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. 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. Wow, Susan! I finally hired someone to do it and I do love how my lawn guys edge my yard, something I never really did well. Discontinued items are subject to order cancellation. You'll find answers to the most frequently asked questions, Have a question not answered under the FAQ tab? You are amazingly well organized. I need to gather all of mine together into one place instead of keeping them in different files. Thanks for that suggestion, Mary. What a pain. So its never freezing cold or extremely hot in the garage. 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. 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.
just a thought. lol Even when I was married for 21 years, I was always the one to handle this type of thing. 2. I recently lost my husband of 53+ years and now realize how much he did and how much I need to learn! At first my family thought I was crazy collecting hutches but now they see my vision or so they say! 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. Yeah, Im kinda used to doing stuff like thishardheaded, I think. I am thinking that I might look at IKEA for a similar type of cabinet for my garage. If your cabinets are inside, I bet you wont have this problem. 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. My son helped me pick it up and put it in the dining room. Kristy, what dehumidifier did you purchase? They cost much less than most storage units I have looked at (Ikea, Walmart, Home Depot, online stores, etc.) Works great! *Subscribeto have updates delivered to your Inbox. Customer Service 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. But it all goes back to not enough adhesive or not using a strong enough adhesive. 2 years ago I declared a moratorium on anything made in China. I also live in CA where the temperatures are much milder. Quite a few years ago I purchased an IKEA PAX wardrobe for a very small bedroom that had minuscule closet space. Yes! The Great Dish Storage Experiment, Plus Some New Chargers & Napkin Rings. 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. . I like your storage solution but Im not thrilled with the idea of so many difficulties. etc. Anyway I think a humidifier might be your answer. Good luck! Never miss a Between Naps on the Porch post! After looking at your photos, it looks as though this could be the cause of the separation. It flakes when damp and will separate from any surfacing that is applied, be it what the cabinet makers callfoil or plastic/vinyl. Good quality cabinetry is impossible to find. 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. So many young people today dont care about fine china or even nice dishes, that the antique stores have lots of them. 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. Wall Cabinet - 58in. Is it built in? 2008-2021, Between Naps on the Porch | All Rights Reserved. (and 3 in my actual dining room!). That was an expensive upgrade (over $200) having to buy all new shelving from Home Depot at $7 per shelf. I run that one on Turbo. But then, we had an earthquake and two shelves collapsed breaking a bunch of my antique dishes. I think that Cabinets to Go would have superior products. Its turned out to be terrific. It was worth it in the end because I have very much enjoyed and used this storage! 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. They talk in uncaring, robotic tones and had no sympathy for the situation. , Its like a 3-Ring CIRCUS @ times!!! Some day something will go so smoothly and perfectly, that youll say, oh how boring!! Is there a lot of weight in the drawers? 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. x 4.88in. Definitely, older china cabinets are built so much betterbetter than even newer china cabinets. If youve ever posted them anywhere, please let me know. Ameriwood - Storage cabinets - Systembuild Kendall Wall Cabinet - Wall, 54in., White - 13in. Im sort of tired of painting after doing that for so many years. That is so smart, Cyndi! They charged me $100 since the warranty for the cabinets is just one year. Also, verify that they can support the weight of the dishes. x 4.88in. I think the oldest I have ever seen is 50s. Ft. Dehumidifier Energy Star Rated for Large Spaces and Basements Amazon. 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. and one more here: Tablescaping Storage for Dishware, Flatware, Napkin Rings and Glassware.). Fasinating idea, Mary Ann. The older I get, the more I hire some things out just because I dont feel like dealing with itlike painting. d x 21in. Hi, I have collected/am collecting 1940s 1950s mahogany type hutches for my dish storage! Plus, there are plenty of photos showing them in use in garages in all their ads/literature. I have a fourth drawer front in case the 4th drawer on the bottom starts to sag, too. And dang it! Just saying. I was not impressed with their customer service. The perfume is still my favorite. I read somewhere once that Air Conditioners cool the air by removing moisture from the air, so maybe thats why it feels cooler. If this doesnt work, you may want to consider removing the laminate entirely and replacing it with a waterproof adhesive vinyl contact paper.
Thanks for the inspiration! Im so sorry, Judy. My fine china is still stored inside, but these cabinets have worked great for my everyday dinnerware. Lousy customer service is a growing epidemic. Don't subscribe We have had such HORRIBLE service in the past year, from Lowes, their kitchen and bathroom subcontractors, Ethan Allen, and Thomasville. If you need to do something like repair a leaking toilet and dont want to hire someone, just go to YouTube and search for that issue. Maybe not as nice looking but. 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. - Gray, Ameriwood - Storage cabinets - Ameriwood Home Kendall 24in. A small dehumidifier might help. Sob, I just shut the doors until I can face the carnage. 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 two cabinets with drawers were being delivered via a big truck with a lift so those always arrived undamaged. Thats a good idea, Kristy! 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 really shows in the photo with all the cabinet doors open.
Glad at least you were able to get new draw fronts, just hate that you had to pay anything. I have to learn to do that. That must have been a heck of an earthquake to make the shelves actually collapse. I am heartbroken to hear you lost your hubby recently. However, this is an uncertain time - factory prices and product counts change moment by moment. I dont handle those types of things well at all, so my heart goes out to you. I will keep up this tradition now that he has passed as it has been so helpful to us. lol. The sagging actually started last year, it just took me until this year to finally get around to dealing with it. We were going to work on our 1920s kitchen. Because if it was glued down everywhere well, it wouldnt sag like that. I finally managed to get the four drawerless cabinets to my home in one piece by ordering them from Wally World online and having them delivered to a nearby Walmart Market where I picked each box up individually and brought it home in the back of my SUV. And prices are so high. When I can find solid wood cabinet or metal cabinets to use that is a much better option. 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. x 24in. franki. Im not sure if IKEA makes garage shelves, but they may. Thanks, Kimberlyit is def a pain. 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. w - White, Ameriwood - Storage cabinets - Systembuild Kendall Engineered Wood Storage Cabinet - Wardrobe, Armoire, White - 20 in. In my house in Florida, I set it up down at the garage door and just close the garage door on the hose. Its sad that it is hard to get good quality products anymore. Sorry for the hassle but once again you dogged it until you got it fixed! Ours is sturdy, clean and functional. 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. etc. They are built better (actual strong wood), hold more weight, and are pretty! 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 wonder where the materials came from that made these cabinets. They came off in one piece. I have so enjoyed this storage area and it gets constant use. Do you have to empty a container every day or does it drain to the outside? - White - 25/Lb, Ameriwood - Storage cabinets - Ameriwood Home Kendall 54in. 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. x 13in. We are working hard to keep our customers satisfied. I have no good advice. Lets hope this is the last issue!!! I would love to see those cabinets. Theyve held up well so far (Ive had them for little over a year). I put a large dehumidifier in both and perfect.