[slipcovers]

Originally Posted by Brucernelson

So you put the bumpers on the outside of the cabinets?
And you added the knobs after your home purchase?

I purchased those clear bumpers at Lowes and put them on the microwave, not the cabinet.

They also sell a small jig for drilling holes for knobs.

[graciegirl]

You have a courtyard villa. That is a home that is already built, like a spec home here. Spec homes here do NOT have uniform things in them. Some have handles or knobs on cabinets, some do not. On spec homes the appliances and the finishings are different in them. A court yard villa generally has the level of items that a designer has. A Premier has wider base moldings and often comes with crown moldings. It takes a while to learn all these things. We have owned a designer and a premier and both were fine. Warranty bends over backward to accommodate buyers, in my opinion.

Also. You can catch more flies with honey than you can with vinegar when dealing with folks at warranty or anywhere. Just sayin'.

[John_W]

That's why a handyman is so popular in TV. We had Tim 'the toolman' Miller put knobs on all the kitchen and bathroom cabinets. We used hand pulls that had 2 screws, he charged $100. We bought the pulls at Lowes, about $110 total, they look like the picture below. We also had him put a peep hole in the front door, our CYV doesn't have a sidelite window. We also had him install aluminum pull down attic steps in the garage and plywood flooring in the attic, parts and labor $290. We also had him move all the shelving in the master closet up a foot and then he installed a duplicate set of shelves about a foot below the old location, filled in any holes and painted over. Essentially we doubled our master closet, parts and labor $150. We had him put a shelf over the washer and dryer for storing detergent, etc, parts and labor $40. These are 2011 prices, Tim does attic steps that are wood instead of aluminum for about $100 less but since attics can get so hot we felt it worth the upgrade. Tim also does garage floors with the fancy sprinkles and paint, but we skipped that, I think it's nice looking but somewhat dangerous whenever it's wet the floors get slick. We didn't have any of those problems with our kitchen cabinets. In fact we wanted a white kitchen and by the second year we had our kitchen refacted in white, cost $4800. Miller's Home Services 352-217-0516, be aware he is usually booked a week or two ahead.

[OCsun]

The designer homes come with cabinet hardware, the villa's do not. I bought my kitchen cabinet knobs at Home Depot. They have a very nice selection that cost around $8-$10 each. I purchased brushed metal knobs to complement the sink faucet and I carried the same theme through to the bathrooms which matched the lights. Cabinet knobs are not necessary but, I found they really dress them up and are worth the cost. I had a handyman install mine.
TIP - Count the number you need for the doors separate from the number you need for drawers. There are drawer knobs that compliment the door knobs with a round style. Make sure you place your fingers under them to see how it feels when opening a door. Buy an extra knob in case one does not seem quite right when you open them. You can always take it back if you don't use it.

[bluedivergirl]

A tip about the cabinets I learned the hard way: Take care to keep the interiors dry. Even a damp dish can cause damage.

In my case, the coffeepot overflowed into a drawer. The paper veneer inside is not at all water resistant. The drawer box swelled in a flash. Luckily, DH is handy, so he built a new drawer box of wood and finished it well. You can't tell anything happened.

[BRN_RI_FL]

I'm slowly learning. Thanks everyone. I agree that the warrant people have been great. Even though I have been letting off a little steam here on the forum, my wife and I do love the villa and the friendliness of everyone we've met.

[dsnrbec]

This is a non-working number. Are you sure of it?

[BRN_RI_FL]

Originally Posted by John_W

That's why a handyman is so popular in TV. We had Tim 'the toolman' Miller put knobs on all the kitchen and bathroom cabinets. We used hand pulls that had 2 screws, he charged $100. We bought the pulls at Lowes, about $110 total, they look like the picture below. We also had him put a peep hole in the front door, our CYV doesn't have a sidelite window. We also had him install aluminum pull down attic steps in the garage and plywood flooring in the attic, parts and labor $290. We also had him move all the shelving in the master closet up a foot and then he installed a duplicate set of shelves about a foot below the old location, filled in any holes and painted over. Essentially we doubled our master closet, parts and labor $150. We had him put a shelf over the washer and dryer for storing detergent, etc, parts and labor $40. These are 2011 prices, Tim does attic steps that are wood instead of aluminum for about $100 less but since attics can get so hot we felt it worth the upgrade. Tim also does garage floors with the fancy sprinkles and paint, but we skipped that, I think it's nice looking but somewhat dangerous whenever it's wet the floors get slick. We didn't have any of those problems with our kitchen cabinets. In fact we wanted a white kitchen and by the second year we had our kitchen refacted in white, cost $4800. Miller's Home Services 352-217-0516, be aware he is usually booked a week or two ahead.

Fyi for anyone thinking of hiring Tim "the toolman", it looks like he is only specializing in epoxy garage floors and attic stairs now per the message that was left for me. Also the number is 0561. But thanks anyway. I'll look for someone else specifically for installing the kitchen/bathroom knobs and also for a peep hole in the door.

[BRN_RI_FL]

Originally Posted by Brucernelson

Fyi for anyone thinking of hiring Tim "the toolman", it looks like he is only specializing in epoxy garage floors and attic stairs now per the message that was left for me. Also the number is 0561. But thanks anyway. I'll look for someone else specifically for installing the kitchen/bathroom knobs and also for a peep hole in the door.

Anybody have any other recommendations for a handyman to install the knobs and the peep hole?

[herbaru]

Originally Posted by Wiotte

Knobs

Love the color of your cabinets. Can you tell me the name/color?
Thanks

[Wiotte]

Originally Posted by herbaru

Love the color of your cabinets. Can you tell me the name/color?

Thanks

The inventory list shows white/glazed. That's all I know.

Originally Posted by graciegirl

You have a courtyard villa. That is a home that is already built, like a spec home here. Spec homes here do NOT have uniform things in them.

We have completely customized our CYV including replacing the cabinets so this is not always true.

[BRN_RI_FL]

Originally Posted by Brucernelson

Anybody have any other recommendations for a handyman to install the knobs and the peep hole?

Anybody?

Tim " the toolman" by far had the most recommendations but unfortunately he is no longer doing the knobs and peep hole.

The cabinet guy, Derek, who came by to tell us the cabinet openings cannot be adjusted does the knobs but I cannot locate any reviews on the forum. I guess this is not a difficult job to do and he would probably be fine.

[John_W]

Bruce, sorry Tim didn't work out. In August somebody posted the same question and here are some responses that were rated by Villagers as good.

Dave Wilt of DMW home services 352-470-7917

Herb at 352-425-5985

DOC'S Restoration 352-753-0056

Just type in a search question at the button at the top of the site and you'll answers to a lot of questions. I did that for 6 months before I moved here and had a pad full of people from painters to landscapers, handyman, plantation shutters, furniture stores, etc. That's how I found Tim and he was working for me the week we moved in.

[BRN_RI_FL]

Originally Posted by John_W

Bruce, sorry Tim didn't work out. In August somebody posted the same question and here are some responses that were rated by Villagers as good.

Dave Wilt of DMW home services 352-470-7917

Herb at 352-425-5985

DOC'S Restoration 352-753-0056

Just type in a search question at the button at the top of the site and you'll answers to a lot of questions. I did that for 6 months before I moved here and had a pad full of people from painters to landscapers, handyman, plantation shutters, furniture stores, etc. That's how I found Tim and he was working for me the week we moved in.

Thanks John. I have been doing my searches but I just haven't found anyone with the number of positive posts as Tim. I will try the ones you've noted though.