Use Molding to Upgrade Your Cabinets

" To update your cabinets without breaking your budget, try this. Cabinets can be a really big investment, so if you're looking for ways to get a little more life out of the cabinets you already have, molding makes a big difference. Find the molding that you like that compliments the style of your home. I've chosen this egg and dart molding, and I'm gonna create a rectangle. Once you decide on your design, cut the molding to size. I like to use a miter box. It's inexpensive, and you can just find it at almost any hardware store. What you need to do is cut a 45-degree angle to create your good clean corners. What you're gonna do next is either pin nail it or use glue. I'm gonna use glue and just put a thin bead on the back, and then be sure that either tape this in place or use clamps. I'm gonna use clamps, because it makes it a little bit more secure, and you're gonna wanna leave the clamps on overnight, so that you're sure that they're good and dry. Do this on all 4 sides, and in the morning they're gonna be ready for paint. On this version, I've used paint and glaze, so it's a 2-color process, but it really gives it a lot of depth and makes the molding stand out. When you're finished, you've got a whole new look without investing a whole lot of money."