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How to Build a Large Built-In Refrigerator Wall on a Budget
Want a large built-in refrigerator wall without the luxury price tag? A custom trim kit fits standard freestanding fridges into your cabinets — here's how Read more...
How to Make Your Outdoor Refrigerator Look Built-In
Got a gap around your outdoor refrigerator? A custom stainless steel trim kit closes it for a clean, built-in look that matches your outdoor kitchen. Read more...
How to Replace a Built-In Refrigerator Without Buying Another One
Built-in fridges are expensive to remove and replace. Here's how a trim kit lets you swap in a standard freestanding model instead. Read more...
Built-In Microwaves With Trim Kits: Every Current Model Compared
A brand-by-brand breakdown of every built-in microwave trim kit combo available right now — sizes, model numbers, pros, cons, and a custom option if none of them fit. URL Slug: built-in-microwaves-with-trim-kits Read more...
How to Fill the Gap Between Your New Cooktop and the Counter
New cooktop doesn't fit your existing cutout? Here's what your options are — including why a trim kit is usually the easiest fix. Read more...
How to Make Your Refrigerator Look Taller
Two ways to add height to your refrigerator — a decorative top grille or a raised platform with a bottom grille. Both create a built-in look. Read more...
Trim Kit Options for the Bosch HMB30155UC Microwave
OEM and custom trim kit options for the Bosch HMB30155UC built-in microwave. What fits, what doesn't, and what to do when your cutout is non-standard. Read more...
Old Built-In Microwave Died? How to Find a Replacement
We hear this story a lot. Your built-in microwave dies, you go to replace it, and nothing fits. Here's why: there are no standard microwave dimensions or trim kit dimensions. There are common trim kit widths — 27" and 30" are the most popular — but the height is not standardized - ranging from 15"  to 20"  typically.  And that's where things get tricky. Read more...
How to Fill the Gaps Around Your Refrigerator
If you’ve replaced a built-in refrigerator with a freestanding model, or you have a standard refrigerator sitting in a larger cabinet opening, you may be looking for a way to fill the gaps around a refrigerator. Those gaps — whether at the top or along the sides — can make even a well-designed kitchen feel unfinished, like the project was almost complete but never fully wrapped up. Read more...