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Remodeling Kitchen in Ensenada - Another ?
OK, in the process of helping a friend of mine remodel an old kitchen in Ensenada.
Where would one buy some US quality standard size cabinets, etc. in Ensenada, or nearby? No custom stuff required. We would do the demo and
installation ourselves.
[Edited on 8-2-2011 by Bob H]
The SAME boiling water that softens the potato hardens the egg. It's about what you are made of NOT the circumstance.
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Home Depot on the south side of town.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bob H
Where would one buy some US quality standard size cabinets, etc. in Ensenada, or nearby? No custom stuff required. We would do the demo and
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Bob....I bought the cabinets for my house at Costco, Ensenada. Easy assembly is required, but don't do it out in the sun. The thin veneer backs and
bottoms will warp and turn into a nightmare.
I forget what they cost, but it was a good price for what I got.
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Home depot has several levels of price and quality.which all look good their design service works very good for sizeing and placement. However several
people I know have used IKEA's cabinent's.they dont look bad. most readymade cabinents are good but in my opinion its the quality of counter top that
defines the look.
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There are some cabinet shops on the highway heading out of Ensenada, just south of the Home Depot as I recall and on the east side of the highway. You
will probably find some better prices there...
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Because so many like to follow the letter of the law while in Baja: Any kind of Work in Mexico (for someone else) by a 'tourist', even for free, is
taboo unless you have a work visa... 
[Edited on 8-1-2011 by David K]
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My friend that has the Ensenada house has dual citizenship and speaks 100% fluent Spanish... so we could work with a private operation without any
problem whatsoever... BajaGringo's suggestion of some caginet shops sounds interesting to us.
The SAME boiling water that softens the potato hardens the egg. It's about what you are made of NOT the circumstance.
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Segundas? I have seen loads of cabinets at segundas across from airport.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Because so many like to follow the letter of the law while in Baja: Any kind of Work in Mexico (for someone else) by a 'tourist', even for free, is
taboo unless you have a work visa...
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Awww c'mon, David. They arn't building a shopping center and I doubt those nasty little INM police are going to be peeking in the kitchen window.
INM agents don't do anything here as it is and I doubt they'll be starting a new initiative with Bob.
But, you make a point. Some here would not pick up a hammer for fear of commiting a felony. They have scared themselves to a ridiculous level.
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We have found that the small cabinets, light fixtures, etc. that we have bought at Home Depot in Ensenada are not the same as the ones they have north
of the border----not good and the return policy at any of the big box stores in Ensenada is not the same---not as easy
With all the talented carpenters in Baja, I think Baja Gringos suggestion was a good one.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Because so many like to follow the letter of the law while in Baja: |
Kinda like driving on the beach......or digging up clams....
Now back to the cabinet thread.............
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DianaT
We have found that the small cabinets, light fixtures, etc. that we have bought at Home Depot in Ensenada are not the same as the ones they have north
of the border----not good and the return policy at any of the big box stores in Ensenada is not the same---not as easy
With all the talented carpenters in Baja, I think Baja Gringos suggestion was a good one. |
Nonsense. The cabinets I bought are from NOB....at least it's a common US sold brand.
You'll be looking high and low to find a local cabinet maker that can produce quality products....I don't care what the white man customer says. They
lack proper tools and are limited to only the most basic of materials...three quarter inch Sugar Pine and Luan Plywood. Scrutinize a clear coated
cabinet in good light and you'll see enough wood filler to Bondo together a car after a head-on collision.
There are, of course, exceptions, but not many. Every gringo in Mexico knows personally the best doctor, lawyer and now cabinet maker in the country.
The very best. Just ask them.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
| Quote: | Originally posted by DianaT
We have found that the small cabinets, light fixtures, etc. that we have bought at Home Depot in Ensenada are not the same as the ones they have north
of the border----not good and the return policy at any of the big box stores in Ensenada is not the same---not as easy
With all the talented carpenters in Baja, I think Baja Gringos suggestion was a good one. |
Nonsense. The cabinets I bought are from NOB....at least it's a common US sold brand.
You'll be looking high and low to find a local cabinet maker that can produce quality products....I don't care what the white man customer says. They
lack proper tools and are limited to only the most basic of materials...three quarter inch Sugar Pine and Luan Plywood. Scrutinize a clear coated
cabinet in good light and you'll see enough wood filler to Bondo together a car after a head-on collision.
There are, of course, exceptions, but not many. Every gringo in Mexico knows personally the best doctor, lawyer and now cabinet maker in the country.
The very best. Just ask them. |
OK, it's nonsense. Clear and simple nonsense.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DianaT
OK, it's nonsense. Clear and simple nonsense. |
Yep...Clear...and....simple.
Oh...that was you who posted up there? I didn't look.
OK..........It's nonsense, but not so clear. Kinda muddled, actually. Very confusing nonsense...at it's most cryptic. 
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
| Quote: | Originally posted by DianaT
OK, it's nonsense. Clear and simple nonsense. |
Yep...Clear...and....simple.
Oh...that was you who posted up there? I didn't look.
OK..........It's nonsense, but not so clear. Kinda muddled, actually. Very confusing nonsense...at it's most cryptic. |
Ah yes, cryptic and confusing, but as my guru said, A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds......
so keep them looking and guessing.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DianaT
A foolish consistency |
That sounds like one of them there "repeatedly redundant foolishnesseseses."
Worst kind. 
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
| Quote: | Originally posted by DianaT
A foolish consistency |
That sounds like one of them there "repeatedly redundant foolishnesseseses."
Worst kind. |
OK, now surely you know a good cabinet maker in your area---or, better known as back to topic and we are off to enjoy more of the Big Sky country here
in Montana.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DianaT
OK, now surely you know a good cabinet maker in your area---or, better known as back to topic and we are off to enjoy more of the Big Sky country here
in Montana. |
No...I don't. All mediocre....at best, just for reasons I gave above.
Again, the cabinets I got at Costco look great with all hardwood faces and good hardware. Had they not been available, I would have made my own. At
least I sharpen my tools.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Because so many like to follow the letter of the law while in Baja: Any kind of Work in Mexico (for someone else) by a 'tourist', even for free, is
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Awww c'mon, David. They arn't building a shopping center and I doubt those nasty little INM police are going to be peeking in the kitchen window.
INM agents don't do anything here as it is and I doubt they'll be starting a new initiative with Bob.
But, you make a point. Some here would not pick up a hammer for fear of commiting a felony. They have scared themselves to a ridiculous level.
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Awww c'mon, David. They arn't building a shopping center
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Another question has come up. What about importing cabinets that need to be assembled from the US into Baja? There would be a total of 19 cabinets
and he could bring them in a few at a time.
Should he consider using a Customs Broker?
Thanks for all the great info!
(and for the humorous stuff too :lol
The SAME boiling water that softens the potato hardens the egg. It's about what you are made of NOT the circumstance.
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