Up To Our Ears In Paint Since 1978

Episode 1

The $65,000 Truck vs The $5,000 Kitchen

Why will someone finance a $65,000 truck that starts losing value immediately—but hesitate to invest $5,000 in a professionally finished kitchen they use every day? Stevie and Jim investigate this curious case of “homeowner math” and show why improving the heart of your home can provide lasting value, daily enjoyment and benefits that continue long after that new-truck smell disappears.

Episode 2

No Primer? Big Mistake.

Advertisements make cabinet painting sound simple: no preparation, no separate primer and complete coverage in one coat. Stevie decides to test those promises on an old cabinet door while Jim watches with understandable suspicion.

The finish initially looks good—but looking good and bonding properly are two different things. Without careful cleaning, surface preparation and a separate bonding primer, cabinet paint can scratch, chip and peel away.

Episode 3

The Case of the Missing Doors

A homeowner hired someone to repaint her honey-oak cabinets. He removed every cabinet door and drawer front—and six months later, neither the contractor nor her doors had returned.

That’s when Stevie and Jim, the Armadillo Brothers, took the case. We ordered brand-new Shaker doors from the factory, professionally prepared, primed and sprayed them in our shop, and installed them with new concealed hinges.

The homeowner may have lost her original doors, but she ended up with something even better: a beautiful, professionally finished white Shaker kitchen designed to last for years.

Episode 4

Marty the Cabinet Monster

Something is making a terrible racket inside Mrs. Jones’s kitchen cabinets. Stevie and Jim bring in their old friend Cabinet Cubby—and he quickly discovers Marty the Kabinet Monster hiding inside, creating chaos with the pots and pans!

After Cubby sends Marty packing, the Armadillo Brothers introduce Mrs. Jones to the Double Cubby pullout system: two full-extension rollout trays installed inside her existing lower cabinet. Her pots, pans and dishes now come directly to her—no more getting down on her hands and knees or digging through the backs of deep cabinets.

Episode 5

Before Another Price Cut, Update the Kitchen

The house isn’t selling, buyers keep calling the kitchen outdated, and another price reduction feels like the only answer. Before taking thousands of dollars off the asking price, Stevie and Jim show this homeowner another option: professionally finished cabinets and new Shaker doors. Generally speaking, improving worn or outdated cabinets can make the entire home feel updated and move-in ready. A smart kitchen improvement may help protect your asking price, recover the money invested, and attract buyers faster—without tearing out the entire kitchen. Before another price reduction, call Armadillo Brothers.

Episode 6

A Realtor’s Home-Selling Resource

A dated kitchen can make buyers see expense and extra work instead of seeing the value of the home. Before recommending another price reduction, consider whether a cabinet makeover could help give the property the fresh, move-in-ready appearance buyers want. Armadillo Brothers works with real estate agents and homeowners to determine the right update for the property and budget. We can professionally paint the existing cabinets or reface them with beautiful new Shaker doors—without unnecessarily tearing out the entire kitchen. With more than 2,000 homes completed, think of Armadillo Brothers as your home-update resource when a listing needs a little help. Cabinet Painting • Cabinet Refacing • Home-Sale Updates

Episode 7

You Get What You Pay For—Your Kitchen Is an Investment

We willingly invest in new vehicles, memorable vacations, beautiful weddings, and other things that matter to us. But when it comes to the kitchen we use every day, it can be tempting to choose the lowest price—even when that decision may cost much more later. Justin and Mary’s story shows the difference between price and value. A professional cabinet refacing project creates a beautiful, durable kitchen that looks and functions like new. A quick, inexpensive paint job may look like a bargain, but shortcuts can create peeling finishes, expensive repairs, and lasting regret. Your kitchen isn’t merely an expense—it’s an investment in your home and the way you live. As Stevie and Jim remind us: Don’t bend over to pick up a nickel while five dollars flies out of your pocket. You really do get what you pay for.

Episode 8

Episode 8: What We Do | Complete Cabinet Makeovers

Armadillo Brothers is a full-service cabinet makeover company. Unlike companies limited to only one product or service, we can paint, reface, replace, modify, and custom-build. Our services include: ✓ Professional cabinet painting ✓ Cabinet refacing ✓ Brand-new cabinets ✓ New drawers and Cabinet Cubbies pull-out shelving ✓ New, enlarged, and redesigned kitchen islands ✓ Custom cabinet boxes and modifications ✓ Banisters, front doors, and fireplace mantels We can also combine services. You might want to paint your bathroom cabinets, reface your kitchen, build a brand-new island, and add pull-out shelving—all as part of one coordinated project. After working on more than 2,000 homes, we understand that every homeowner and every kitchen is different. We examine what you have, listen to what you want, and recommend the right solution—or combination of solutions—for your home and budget. Armadillo Brothers Up to Our Ears in Paint Since 1978

Episode 9

Episode 9: Trying to Sell Your Home? Your Kitchen Could Be Costing You Buyers

If you’re trying to sell your home, your kitchen may be influencing buyers more than you realize.

Solid honey-oak cabinets can still make an otherwise beautiful home feel dated. Buyers may begin thinking about remodeling costs and inconvenience—or decide to keep looking.

In Episode 9, we show how Armadillo Brothers can transform an existing kitchen through professional cabinet painting, refacing, brand-new Shaker doors and drawer fronts, updated hardware, and concealed soft-close hinges—without unnecessarily replacing the entire kitchen.

Before lowering your asking price, find out what can be improved, what it will cost, and whether updating your cabinets makes financial sense.

Armadillo Brothers — The Cabinet Guys
Up to our ears in paint since 1978.

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