Repainting the Cabinets

So we decided to take on the daunting task of repainting our cabinets - which have layers of paint starting since 1940. The paint may have lead in it, so we need to be extra careful with sanding. The best bet is to not sand, but the layers of paint over the years require some sanding and new hardware (handle and hinges.) The hinges are really stuck due to paint. The way I've gotten some of them off is by using paint stripper and then using a hammer and chisel to create a gap then using the hammer and chisel you can pound it out. I found a good DIY article that I followed. I used something that was semi-gloss because these cabinets are being used in the kitchen and need to be able to stand up to the abuse of daily use and kitchen grease. We used Behr paint that has primer in it already, but we've found that it'll still require several coats in order for it to look good.

http://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/repainting-kitchen-cabinets/index.html

The other project that we will be working on is documenting how our electricians will update our old 1940's electrical system - panel box then lighting.