Your kitchen & bath are two of the most important rooms in your home. When you think of how much time you and your family spend in the kitchen you'll probably be surprised. Whether you are a microwave chef or a full-blown kitchen maven, there's no denying that the kitchen gets more traffic than nearly any other room in the house.

Organizing the kitchen is something nearly everyone dreads - everything is where you want it at first but eventually the demands on your time and all the activity will find things out of place, dumped in the nearest "junk" drawer or just plain lost! The solution might be to shop for cabinets at a local building supply or remodeling center. Kitchen cabinets are one of the best ways to organize and boost your efficiency, giving you more time with your family and less aggravation.

Cabinets come in many beautiful woodwork finishes with all sorts of features to make your job easier. Take a look around and see what your kitchen needs. Start with your counter tops - are they full of appliances, utensils and canisters? If you'd like to be rid of counter clutter - and not everyone considers it clutter - there are cabinets that can hide the clutter on your counter tops without compromising its convenience. Are your cookie sheets, pie pans and cookware jumbled into drawers and shelves so that it takes a major effort to retrieve them? You'll probably enjoy beautiful new cabinets that feature pull-out shelving units and flat storage, deep draws and accommodations for oversized platters and baking stones.

Another thing to look for when you shop for cabinets is something most people don't think of - how do you want to access your cupboards? Doors without handles are attractive but have produced thousands of broken fingernails. Would you like a recessed cupboard grip or do you like the gleam of ornate hardware? Would you prefer knobs or handles? The hardware for kitchen cabinets come in nearly any style and finish you can imagine so that you can customize your cupboards even further.

You can use the Dean Lumber estimate service to get custom kitchen cabinets that will fit into your remodel budget. Our experts will listen to your needs, help you plan how you want to lay out your kitchen and assist you in choosing the cabinets that will best suit your needs, the look you want to achieve and the utility you need. You'll be amazed what a big difference new kitchen cabinets can make - they can turn your kitchen into an entirely new room that you and your family will love to be in!