I stopped by the local hardware store to get dowels for a project, but they only stock cheap composite ones now. It hit me that quality materials are becoming scarce around here. This means we have to look online or at specialty places, which slows things down. Maybe I should start keeping a bigger inventory. Just a thought from my last supply run.
Last month, three people I work for asked for cabinets with no visible hardware. They all want that smooth, modern look that is big right now. I had to figure out new ways to attach the doors so they open easy. It takes more time to build, but they are okay with the cost. Seeing this shift has me thinking about how local styles evolve.