Cabinet Maker vs. Carpenter: What’s the Difference and Who Do You Need in L.A.?
Homeowners in Los Angeles often call me after they have already talked to a “carpenter,” a “cabinet maker,” a “finish carpenter,” and maybe even a “handyman,” and they are more confused than when they started. Everyone seems to promise they can “do the cabinets,” but the price, timeline, and quality expectations can be miles apart. If you are planning a kitchen remodel, a new bathroom vanity, or built in storage in that tricky 1920s Spanish Revival, understanding the dif
Thick or Thin? How Thick Custom Cabinet Wood Should Be for Durable L.A. Kitchens
Walk into almost any Los Angeles kitchen remodel consultation and the first questions are usually about style and color. Shaker or slab. White or walnut. Very few homeowners start with the question that quietly decides how long those cabinets will last in real L.A. Conditions: how thick is the cabinet material, and what is it made of? I have opened up plenty of failed kitchens in Los Angeles, from Venice bungalows near the salt air to Hollywood Hills homes baked by after