Materials and hardware

Buy and manage sheet goods, hardware, finishes, and supplier relationships with less waste.

Start with the leaks.

Use the first two guides to establish the working system, then move through the full library.

Plywood vs MDF vs Particle Board: What to Use Where (and Why)

For small cabinet shop owners: plywood vs mdf vs particle board: what to use where (and why) — real costs, process, and mistakes to avoid from a 1-10 pe...

6 minute guide

Where to Buy Cabinet Plywood Cheap: Local vs National Suppliers

For small cabinet shop owners: where to buy cabinet plywood cheap: local vs national suppliers — real costs, process, and mistakes to avoid from a 1-10 ...

Every guide in this system.

Answers for the decisions that affect the next estimate, job, or month in the shop.

5 min

Materials and hardware

Start with the leaks.

Plywood vs MDF vs Particle Board: What to Use Where (and Why)

Where to Buy Cabinet Plywood Cheap: Local vs National Suppliers

Every guide in this system.

Best Cabinet Hardware Brands: Blum vs Hettich vs Grass [Cost vs Quality]

Best Paints and Stains for Cabinets That Don't Chip

Best Plywood for Cabinets: Domestic vs Import, Grades Explained

Building Relationships With Suppliers: How to Get Better Pricing

Cabinet Finishes Compared: Conversion Varnish vs Lacquer vs 2K Poly

Countertop Coordination: What Cabinet Makers Need to Know

Drawer Box Options: Dovetail vs Dowel vs Metal - What to Offer

How to Deal With Warped Plywood and Lumber Shortages

How to Handle Material Price Increases and Surcharges

How to Stock and Manage Hardware Inventory

Plywood vs MDF vs Particle Board: What to Use Where (and Why)

Sheet Goods Yield Calculator: How Many Sheets Per Kitchen?

Soft-Close Hinges and Slides: Worth the Upsell?

Sustainable Materials Clients Will Pay More For

Where to Buy Cabinet Plywood Cheap: Local vs National Suppliers