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A close-up image of a person measuring the width of a piece of wood. Most drawer box manufacturers recommend standard heights for their drawer boxes to avoid common issues. Cabinet MakersDrawer BoxesHomeownersStandards

Why Suppliers Have Standard Heights For Dovetail Drawer Boxes

1 June 2026
Learn why manufacturers use standard heights for dovetail drawer boxes and how it improves strength, appearance, and consistency.
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A close-up image of two stacks of MDF. Truly waterproof MDF does not exist at this time. Cabinet MakersHomeowners

What Is Waterproof MDF And Does It Exist?

27 May 2026
What is waterproof MDF? Learn whether waterproof MDF exists, if it's an option for your order, and what MDF cabinet doors work best.
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A kitchen with light brown woodgrain melamine mitred cabinet doors. Mitred melamine cabinet doors are an excellent alternative to wood doors. Cabinet MakersHomeownersMelamine

What Are Mitred Melamine Cabinet Doors?

25 May 2026
What are mitred melamine cabinet doors? Learn how they differ from other melamine doors and when to choose them.
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A kitchen with what appears to be Walnut wood veneer slab doors. Although veneer slabs have benefits, they also have drawbacks. Homeowners

Problems With Wood Veneer Slab Doors

20 May 2026
Learn the most common problems with wood veneer slab doors and how to avoid issues in your kitchen project.
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A kitchen with Hickory plywood panel cabinet doors on the island and lower cabinets, and white painted doors on the upper cabinets. Homeowners

Problems With Plywood Panel Cabinet Doors

18 May 2026
Learn the common problems with plywood panel cabinet doors and how to avoid them before placing your order.
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A bright kitchen with a Hickory wood countertop. Butcher block countertops add warmth and character to kitchens. Cabinet MakersHomeowners

Why Cutting Edge Stopped Making Butcher Block Countertops

13 May 2026
Why doesn’t Cutting Edge make butcher block countertops? Learn why supplier specialization affects pricing, lead times, and project results.
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A close-up image of a slim shaker melamine door. Slim shaker melamine cabinet doors are an excellent option, but they caused several problems for Cutting Edge's team. Cabinet MakersHomeownersMelamine

Cutting Edge Doesn’t Make Slim Shaker Melamine Cabinet Doors

11 May 2026
Why did Cutting Edge discontinue slim shaker melamine cabinet doors? Learn how design limitations can affect quality and consistency.
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A kitchen with white painted cabinet doors and a white painted range hood. Custom wood range hoods are complex to build, and take time away from key production lines. Cabinet MakersHomeowners

Why Cutting Edge Stopped Making Wood Range Hoods

6 May 2026
Why doesn’t Cutting Edge make wood range hoods? Learn how custom production, engineering limits, and lead times can impact your project.
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A kitchen with black cope and stick melamine cabinet doors. Cope and stick melamine doors require edgebanding. Cabinet MakersHomeownersMelamine

Cutting Edge Doesn’t Sell Cope And Stick Melamine Cabinet Doors

4 May 2026
Why did Cutting Edge stop making cope and stick melamine cabinet doors? Discover the deciding factors - challenges and durability concerns.
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