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Practical answers for homeowners, dealers and builders, plus posts about cabinets in the Tampa Bay climate.
10 posts
- Kitchen Cabinet Color Trends for 2026 and Where to Find ThemNKBA's 2026 Kitchen Trends Report says neutrals lead at 96%, with greens at 86% and blues at 78%. It also says wood grain is growing faster than painted cabinets. Innovation Cabinetry offers colors in each group, from Shaker White and Sage Shaker to Imperial Blue and Natural Oak.Oct 28, 2026
- What Dealers Want From a Cabinet ManufacturerDealers want low-friction terms, dependable delivery, easy ordering and a person who answers. Innovation Cabinetry says joining is free with no monthly or yearly fees and no purchase minimum to keep an account. It lists wholesale pricing, a Dealer Portal, an Account Manager and applications reviewed in 24-72 hours.Oct 27, 2026
- RTA Cabinets: The Hidden Costs and the Real SavingsRTA cabinets can cost less than assembled ones, but you take on work and risk. You build every box, you carry the cost of assembly mistakes, and you must check freight on delivery. One seller reports RTA at 15-20% less. Count your hours and your risk before you count savings.Oct 24, 2026
- What KCMA Certification Means for Kitchen CabinetsKCMA certification means a manufacturer's cabinet line passed tests under the ANSI/KCMA A161.1 standard. KCMA says certified cabinets passed 14 tests, including a 600-pound load test. Innovation Cabinetry's 2025 certificate lists named preassembled lines only, says flat pack is not certified, and expires November 30, 2026.Oct 22, 2026
- Outdoor Kitchen Permits in Hillsborough County and TampaOften yes. Hillsborough County and the City of Tampa both exempt cosmetic work like cabinet work, but the county says its exemption does not cover electrical, plumbing, structural, mechanical or gas work. A gas line, new circuit or water line usually needs a permit. Confirm your plan with the permit office first.Oct 20, 2026
- Garage Cabinets in a Florida Garage: Heat and HumidityA Florida garage swings between heat and humidity, and the floor can stay damp. Choose garage cabinets with moisture-resistant surfaces, sealed edges and legs that lift the cabinet off the floor. Check load ratings before you load shelves. Maverick Garageworx uses TFL, Invisa-Edge banding and stainless steel adjustable legs.Oct 16, 2026
- Planning an Outdoor Kitchen on a Florida Lanai or Summer KitchenA Florida lanai or summer kitchen must handle heat, humidity, rain and cooking fumes. Plan the layout, the ventilation and the gas supply before you pick cabinets. Choose cabinet materials that tolerate moisture, and check your plan with a licensed installer and your local building department.Oct 14, 2026
- Tampa Bay Humidity and Cabinets: What to Know Before You BuyTampa Bay summers are humid for months, with dew points that stay above 70°F during the rainy season. Humidity is hardest on cabinet edges, seams and finishes. Run your air conditioning, vent moisture outside, wipe spills fast and choose finishes sealed against moisture. No cabinet is humidity-proof.Oct 9, 2026
- Salt Air and Outdoor Cabinets: What Corrodes and What Does NotSalt spray and humid air speed up rust on steel, so the metal parts of an outdoor cabinet fail before the body does. Choose cabinet bodies that do not rust, check hinges, legs and screws, and rinse salt off regularly. Endura cabinets use HDPE bodies with 304 stainless steel hinges and legs.Oct 6, 2026
- Hurricane Season and Your Outdoor Kitchen: A ChecklistThe Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, and activity peaks around September 10. Built-in outdoor kitchen cabinets cannot move indoors, so you prepare the loose items, the gas and the drainage around them. Do this before a storm is in the forecast.Oct 2, 2026
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