Sven Hanson

Sven Hanson built furniture and cabinets in Albuquerque and Santa Fe, N.M., for 30 years. After a yearlong sabbatical in Italy, he has started over in Marietta, Ga., designing kitchens and baths under the business name Santa Fe/East. He works to incorporate natural materials into clean-lined, functional space.

Laminate-countertop repair options
Q: I have a Formica kitchen countertop with a small area of swollen substrate due to water seeping into a joint. Is there any way I can remove the swelling, such…
6 Rules for Fast and Foolproof Cabinetmaking
A smart design, a few jigs, and some tactical advice will maximize output and minimize mistakes.
Making a Story Stick
A story stick can save time and minimize mistakes during cabinet construction
Improving Kitchen-Cabinet Storage
Roll-out storage boosts capacity and utility.
Mix and Match: Mail-Order Cabinets
How to get well-made, affordable cabinets from companies that specialize in boxes, doors, and drawers.
Kitchen Cabinets from Components
With careful layout and efficient assembly, you can piece together affordable cabinets from mix-and-match doors, drawers and boxes.
Making a Solid-Surface Countertop
Synthetic materials can be worked like wood and polished like stone.

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