If you need to install new cabinets in your kitchen or bathroom, it can be tempting to try to make and install them yourself. Because these pieces of furniture are a regular shape and size, many people assume that they will be an easy first project. However, if you have no prior experience with do-it-yourself projects, then it may be in your best interest to invest in professional cabinet installation and practice your skills elsewhere first.

Because kitchens and bathrooms have unique ambiances, it’s actually a lot harder to make a successful piece of furniture for one of these rooms than you might think. For example, kitchens and bathrooms are subject to large temperature swings when you cook, wash dishes, bathe, or shower. The room can go from medium to very warm in a matter of minutes. All these activities also produce a lot of steam or raise the humidity in the room. Both of these factors can affect the sticking power of regular furniture glue and cause your products to fall apart more quickly if you don’t take proper precautions. It is also important that you treat the material you use so that it does not degrade. Wood is especially damaged by high humidity, if it has not been given a special waterproof treatment. If you don’t know how to do this, it may be best to buy a pre-made piece and have it installed by a professional. Cabinet installation experts understand the precautions that must be taken in each unique environment, and will take them to ensure that your cabinet is installed safely.

Professionals will also understand the physical limitations of the area in which the cabinet can be placed. For example, problems could arise if there are pipes or cables in the area where the cabinet will be placed. Wrong placement can cause a lot of problems later. Some people find that they have to completely remove their furniture at a later date because it prevents proper access that may be necessary for essential maintenance. Cabinet installation professionals understand the main dangers of improper placement and can offer advice on how to avoid them.

Cabinet installation specialists are also more likely to be able to work faster and safer than you because they have received special training. This means you won’t have to change your routine while you wait for your new storage to be installed, as it can be installed almost immediately. On the other hand, some DIY projects can take years to complete if you don’t have a lot of experience. This means that you may need to change the way you store things in your kitchen or bathroom, and this can cause a lot of health and safety issues in the short term.