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Do Trim Kits Block Refrigerator Ventilation?
Worried a trim kit will choke your refrigerator? Here's what the spec sheets, our heat transfer study, and years of installs actually show. Read more...
Trim Kit Options for the Frigidaire GMBS3068AF Microwave
A look at the OEM trim kits made for the Frigidaire GMBS3068AF built-in microwave, when they work, and what to do when your opening doesn't cooperate. Read more...
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...