Notes on Wood, Craft & Legacy.
Occasional writing from the shop — on reclaimed wood, honest pricing, and what it means to build things meant to last.
Why Choose Custom Cabinets Over Semi-Custom or Stock Cabinets?
Your home deserves more than the closest catalog option. Discover how custom cabinets give you the design you want, more useful space, and fewer visible seams — built by Legacy Woodcraft in Canton, NC.
Reclaimed Wood Cabinets in Western North Carolina: What You Need to Know
What makes reclaimed wood different from new lumber, where our wood comes from, the species we work with, and how reclaimed cabinetry is priced — with examples from WNC projects.
How to Choose a Custom Cabinet Maker in Asheville, WNC, or East Tennessee
What to look for in a custom woodworker, the questions to ask before hiring, red flags to avoid, and why a small craftsman-led workshop is different from a production cabinet company.
What Does Custom Cabinetry Cost? An Honest Guide for Homeowners in WNC
Why pricing varies, what $425 per linear foot gets you, how species and finish affect the number, and why custom is worth more than semi-custom or stock.
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