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by redglass
Tue Apr 26, 2011 10:25 am
Forum: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Topic: old kitchen cabinets
Replies: 9
Views: 5710

Re: old kitchen cabinets

I think the worktop might be a recycling centre job...if we still have a centre, that is. They are closing down/charging now, in my part of the world. Completely barking: the area is rural, with miles of unpoliced lanes and unfenced ditches and rivers, so guess where all the trash will go if people ...
by redglass
Mon Apr 25, 2011 7:55 pm
Forum: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Topic: old kitchen cabinets
Replies: 9
Views: 5710

Re: old kitchen cabinets

Some of mine went into the garage. A couple of cabinets and a bit of the worksurface has made a great workbench and storage. The rest went on the fire. It's scary just how well worksurface burns. You'd think it should be fire retardant. Enjoy your new kitchen. Zoe Thanks, Zoe, I intend to! :icon_sm...
by redglass
Mon Apr 25, 2011 5:17 pm
Forum: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Topic: old kitchen cabinets
Replies: 9
Views: 5710

Re: old kitchen cabinets

Thanks, MKG and Dave45, it looks as if my instincts were sound!
Loft floorboarding is a possibility, actually...worth pondering. :iconbiggrin:
by redglass
Mon Apr 25, 2011 4:09 pm
Forum: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Topic: old kitchen cabinets
Replies: 9
Views: 5710

old kitchen cabinets

My ancient kitchen is being refitted. Is there anything I can do with the old cabinets? They are the usual chipboard and melamine, doors are solid wood frames and veneer centres and of course the doors are varnished. The frame of the sink unit would make a raised bed for growing blueberries in, but ...
by redglass
Mon Apr 25, 2011 3:49 pm
Forum: Welcome New People Say Hello
Topic: hello
Replies: 9
Views: 2007

Hello

Hi, I have a tiny council allotment that I'm currently planting up for the 3rd year. When I took over it was just grass and compacted clay, so I'm pleased that after lots of composting and digging and WEEDING COUCH GRASS :angryfire: the soil has improved. I hope that in time I'll be able to graduate...