1 Begin by removing any handles or knobs from the kitchen units, as well as the contents of your drawers and cupboards. Use painter’s tape to protect the hinges and any glass panels in the doors, and

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Kate Hewitt and husband Tom completely renovated their home when they first moved in, including replacing all the flooring and installing a new kitchen. ‘We chose IKEA carcasses but upgraded the doors