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For more than seven years Adelaide’s No.1 Lady Tradie has been installing Kaboodle Kitchens, for some very happy clients.
“You can just buy off the shelf today, it’s a really, really good quality product to suit the person’s budget so you can upgrade your runners, and your hinges and that kind of thing,” Daisy Smark, co-owner of No.1 Lady Tradie, says.
“Depending on the colour that you purchase you can literally walk into the store and have it that day.”
Builder Daisy and her No.1 Lady Tradie co-owner and cabinet maker Ally Modra, plus experienced carpenter Tim Allen shares the reason why Kaboodle Kitchen is a product tradies are turning to to satisfy their customer’s project needs and builds.
Tip: Always wear the appropriate safety equipment (safety glasses, gloves and a mask, for example) when required on the job. Always follow the instructions for the product or equipment.
Tim: For any clients wanting a say in the look and finishes, Kaboodle makes it easy to personalise every detail. Their trade-grade cabinetry comes together with ease and can be simply levelled using adjustable feet – perfect for uneven floors often found in older homes.
Tim: If you’re starting a new build, you can submit floor plans and elevations to the Kaboodle Trade division, and they’ll create a full set of drawings for free. Plus, you have the option to use one of Kaboodle’s dedicated experts, who can assist with site measurements, installation questions and general project support.
Daisy: A lot of our work we can just buy off the shelf if we walked in today, depending on the colour you purchase. It makes it very easy to get jobs done quickly and efficiently for the client.
Tim: Combining the modular and customisable cabinetry gives tradies flexibility to achieve a tailored joinery finish in almost any space.
Tim: One of my go-to tips for my new clients, especially those on a tight budget, is Kaboodle’s price estimator tool. It lets them try out different styles and layouts to see what they can achieve within their budget.
Tim: Keep it simple. Remember to square up your walls where you can; it’ll make the whole install run smoother. If that’s not an option, filler panels are your best mate. And don’t overlook the free online tools Kaboodle offers. They’ve helped me win plenty of jobs.
Kitchen installations are a big part of the No.1 Lady Tradie’s work and for those Daisy and Ally turn to Kaboodle Kitchen, available exclusively through Bunnings stores.
“It’s a great product,” Daisy says. “[Kaboodle] have a wide enough range, but it’s not too overwhelming for choice.”
With a wide range of offerings, Daisy says there is a kitchen set-up to palatable for anyone’s budget. “It can suit all budgets, so you’ve got your cheaper options if you want to put a kitchen into a rental for something nice, and then you go all the way up to premium options, where you’ve got push opens and metal drawer runners. It can suit everyone and the finished product looks amazing.”
A 10 year warranty is offered on the following Kaboodle Kitchen products and materials that suffer a failure due to a defect in the materials or manufacturing process within 10 years from the date of purchase:
The Kaboodle Lifetime Structural Warranty* gives you and your clients peace of mind, and is a warranty on cabinet carcasses installed in your client’s home for the entire time they own or live in the property.
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*T&Cs apply. Visit the Kaboodle Kitchen website for details.
Asbestos, lead-based paints and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber are health hazards you need to look out for when renovating older homes. These substances can easily be disturbed when renovating and exposure to them can cause a range of life-threatening diseases and conditions including cancer. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer or visit our Health & Safety page.
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