Boxes and blocking come before door style
Every cabinet run has to be anchored into real blocking, sized around appliance clearances, and cut for the vents and outlets already in the wall — decide all of that before choosing a finish.
Build a complete scope
- What's actually behind the existing boxes
- Moisture and pest exposure specific to this house
- Box material, hinge hardware, and how it's fastened to the wall
- Permit needs if outlets or venting move
- What's excluded, and how change orders get priced
Cabinetry in Clearwater's climate
Humidity and salt-laden air work on cabinet boxes here faster than they do inland — moisture-resistant box material and sealed edges hold up better than a standard particleboard build, especially anywhere near Clearwater Beach or the Intracoastal.