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How do I remove VERY old kitchen cabinets?

My house is about 75 years old. I want to remodel my kitchen and I need help undertanding how to remove my old kitchen wall cabinets. They seem to not be screwed to the wall. I can tell the back wall of the shelves is the actual kitchen wall and not part of the cabinet. Do you think there is any harm in just getting a hammer and tearing it down without knowing anything else?

Public Comments

1. They are nailed it and they were built on site.You just need a good pry bar and hammer and wear leather gloves and some eye protection and tear them up.
2. i helped my dad with a sledge hammer and he used a pry bar
3. Even though they were built on sight I have run into times where some guy used the shelving as the wall to divide 2 rooms but the house is too young for that so that is probably not the case. Take a hammer and a prybar to remove the shelving. That is the only way to find out.
4. Using a large pry par by a stud with small board against the plaster will help you. I admire the diligence of even those with no no experiences who tackle projects the first time! By sticking at it - so much is learned! Do - Understand your goals for the new kitchen however - and understand what you are committing to before you jump in and start your kitchen remodel. There are over 100 small puzzle pieces that will need understanding before you are finished. Before under taking a kitchen remodel - Ask yourself - Do I need a new kitchen? http://www.brandsconstruction.com/Blogb2/blog5.php/Do-I-Need-A-New-Kitchen/ Before Hiring a Kitchen Contractor - Know you have the right contractor. http://www.brandsconstruction.com/Blogb2/blog5.php/Kitchen-Contractors-Before-Hiring-Kitchen-Contractors/ If you desire a new kitchen design, planning each of your goals needs to happen for you to be satisfied with your new kitchen. Many people go out and spend hard earned money on a new kitchen, essentially throwing money away because they are spending money on trying to make their life better - instead of focusing on what they want and what they need, and then finding a balance between these two if reality and their budget does not allow them exactly what they desire. Wishing You the Very Best!