I am a one man custom woodworking shop in New Brighton, MN. I genuinely strive to make every project my best work and to meet your expectations and make your project go as smoothly as possible. I look forward to meeting with you!
"Dan made my kitchen cabinets 2 years ago and we still love them. Great price and excellent quality. So happy I chose Capstone Woodworking over the competition"
Dillon D on September 2023
I am a one man custom woodworking shop in New Brighton, MN. I genuinely strive to make every project my best work and to meet your expectations and make your project go as smoothly as possible. I look forward to meeting with you!
"Dan made my kitchen cabinets 2 years ago and we still love them. Great price and excellent quality. So happy I chose Capstone Woodworking over the competition"
Dillon D on September 2023
With 25 years of experience, we are the experts you need to take care of any of your residential needs. We promise to treat your home as we would treat our own. We look forward to working with you! Call today to schedule an appointment with us!
"This was the second project we worked on with the team at Zaxx. The process from start to finish was handled professionally and the communication was great! We have recommended Zaxx to several friends and family."
Tracy P on July 2023
With 25 years of experience, we are the experts you need to take care of any of your residential needs. We promise to treat your home as we would treat our own. We look forward to working with you! Call today to schedule an appointment with us!
"This was the second project we worked on with the team at Zaxx. The process from start to finish was handled professionally and the communication was great! We have recommended Zaxx to several friends and family."
Tracy P on July 2023
First Class Creations, Inc. designs and fabricates fine custom cabinetry, using both real wood or plastic laminate methods and materials for residential and commercial customers. We use a variety of materials including domestic and imported natural and exotic woods. We can meet all of your demands with one of our many different services. We pride ourselves in the highest quality craftsmanship. We are attentive to your needs and responsive to your questions. We are happy to take the time necessary to review your project, in detail, to ensure that your specifications and requests have been met. When you select First Class Creations, Inc. for your cabinetry project; you select a team that works with and for YOU to accomplish your vision on time and within budget! We guarantee you will be completely satisfied. Contact us today for a design consultation and estimate.
"Half of my house is nearly 100 years old, and this is where the kitchen is located. I wanted to keep with the style of the era, but also get some modern updates for functionality. Cory and his team did an outstanding job. From the initial CAD drawings to the end of job tweaking and everything in between, they went above and beyond my expectations. The quality of construction and expert installation (Thank you Tommy!) on a custom job in an old home was not a simple task, but these guys give great attention to and care about the details which show up in the end result. The project was done on time. Cory had an immediate interest in hearing and understanding what I was asking for. His good and timely communication was also very appreciated. Quality workmanship. I will definitely hire again."
Cheryl S on October 2024
First Class Creations, Inc. designs and fabricates fine custom cabinetry, using both real wood or plastic laminate methods and materials for residential and commercial customers. We use a variety of materials including domestic and imported natural and exotic woods. We can meet all of your demands with one of our many different services. We pride ourselves in the highest quality craftsmanship. We are attentive to your needs and responsive to your questions. We are happy to take the time necessary to review your project, in detail, to ensure that your specifications and requests have been met. When you select First Class Creations, Inc. for your cabinetry project; you select a team that works with and for YOU to accomplish your vision on time and within budget! We guarantee you will be completely satisfied. Contact us today for a design consultation and estimate.
"Half of my house is nearly 100 years old, and this is where the kitchen is located. I wanted to keep with the style of the era, but also get some modern updates for functionality. Cory and his team did an outstanding job. From the initial CAD drawings to the end of job tweaking and everything in between, they went above and beyond my expectations. The quality of construction and expert installation (Thank you Tommy!) on a custom job in an old home was not a simple task, but these guys give great attention to and care about the details which show up in the end result. The project was done on time. Cory had an immediate interest in hearing and understanding what I was asking for. His good and timely communication was also very appreciated. Quality workmanship. I will definitely hire again."
Cheryl S on October 2024
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Muy buena calidad en la hora de dar el acabado final y sobre todo muy responsable en la limpieza me encantó el final "
Josue Z on March 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Muy buena calidad en la hora de dar el acabado final y sobre todo muy responsable en la limpieza me encantó el final "
Josue Z on March 2025
Schonhardt Custom Cabinetry, Inc. is your one stop shop for all your custom cabinetry needs. We will work with you from start to finish. We do all the designing, construction, finishing, and installation. Throughout the whole process, you'll have direct contact with the people that are handling your new cabinets!
"Our cabinets and countertops are beautiful. Nick's expertise helped with decisions. His services cover cabinets to be built, painted/stained, finished and installation. Nick coordinated custom countertops that were installed within the timeline he quoted. We appreciated his communicated updates from the beginning to the end of our project. You should consider Schonhardt Custom Cabinetry for your job!"
Kevin R on September 2019
Schonhardt Custom Cabinetry, Inc. is your one stop shop for all your custom cabinetry needs. We will work with you from start to finish. We do all the designing, construction, finishing, and installation. Throughout the whole process, you'll have direct contact with the people that are handling your new cabinets!
"Our cabinets and countertops are beautiful. Nick's expertise helped with decisions. His services cover cabinets to be built, painted/stained, finished and installation. Nick coordinated custom countertops that were installed within the timeline he quoted. We appreciated his communicated updates from the beginning to the end of our project. You should consider Schonhardt Custom Cabinetry for your job!"
Kevin R on September 2019
We focus on custom woodworking projects such as cabinets, built-ins and wood furniture. These projects are fully custom and we don't skip out on any details. We also specialize in interior finish carpentry like doors, casing, base, crown, wall paneling, flooring, and anything else to finish a room.
"It was worth the wait, Tom added a library wall with a ladder to our dining room. He was very detail oriented both during the design process and the installation process. We are extremely happy with the final product."
barry b on September 2023
We focus on custom woodworking projects such as cabinets, built-ins and wood furniture. These projects are fully custom and we don't skip out on any details. We also specialize in interior finish carpentry like doors, casing, base, crown, wall paneling, flooring, and anything else to finish a room.
"It was worth the wait, Tom added a library wall with a ladder to our dining room. He was very detail oriented both during the design process and the installation process. We are extremely happy with the final product."
barry b on September 2023
Classic Finishes LLC is a painting company out of St. Paul that specializes in interior residential repaints and cabinet refinishing. We like to make the process as easy as possible by suggesting colors and finishes, working with your schedule, and providing you a great finished product!
"We are very happy with Classic Finishes~everything went so smoothly and the quality of work is exceptional!"
karie t on March 2024
Classic Finishes LLC is a painting company out of St. Paul that specializes in interior residential repaints and cabinet refinishing. We like to make the process as easy as possible by suggesting colors and finishes, working with your schedule, and providing you a great finished product!
"We are very happy with Classic Finishes~everything went so smoothly and the quality of work is exceptional!"
karie t on March 2024
NEI (Northland Exteriors | Interiors) is a division of Northland Exteriors, Inc, licensed by the state and offers a diverse range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of every customer. Specializing from full-service roofing/siding/window replacements; to smaller projects, handyman services, home improvements, painting, flooring, ceiling fan installs, TV mounting, furniture assembly and more! We take a personalized approach to each project. We work closely with our clients to understand their vision, preferences, and budgetary requirements. Minnesota license contractor BC 807638 Insured safe practices best practices manufacturing installation practices carpentry practices only serious please inquire
"Great communication! Extremely fair rates and prices for materials. Final product looks amazing!"
Kati S on May 2025
NEI (Northland Exteriors | Interiors) is a division of Northland Exteriors, Inc, licensed by the state and offers a diverse range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of every customer. Specializing from full-service roofing/siding/window replacements; to smaller projects, handyman services, home improvements, painting, flooring, ceiling fan installs, TV mounting, furniture assembly and more! We take a personalized approach to each project. We work closely with our clients to understand their vision, preferences, and budgetary requirements. Minnesota license contractor BC 807638 Insured safe practices best practices manufacturing installation practices carpentry practices only serious please inquire
"Great communication! Extremely fair rates and prices for materials. Final product looks amazing!"
Kati S on May 2025
We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!
We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!
I work with customers to get an understanding of how they envision their kitchen space, give suggestions on improving functionality if warranted, and provide an estimate. Should you decide to progress with your project, I reface the existing cabinets with 1/4" hardwood to the front of your existing cabinets and install brand new doors and drawer fronts to give your kitchen an entirely new look. I can provide you with a custom stain or paint color of your choice, as well as, color match something existing in your home. Because every home is unique, pricing is based on your kitchen design. I am happy to provide an estimate for interested customers. Please contact me through email at: lonnschmitz@hotmail.com or call me at: 612.760.1440
"Lonn was excellent to work with, responsive, reasonably priced and did high quality work. He refaced our bathroom, laundry room and basement cabinetry which including building a new bar cabinet. We are extremely satisfied and would highly recommend Custom Refacing LLC."
Chris C on January 2025
I work with customers to get an understanding of how they envision their kitchen space, give suggestions on improving functionality if warranted, and provide an estimate. Should you decide to progress with your project, I reface the existing cabinets with 1/4" hardwood to the front of your existing cabinets and install brand new doors and drawer fronts to give your kitchen an entirely new look. I can provide you with a custom stain or paint color of your choice, as well as, color match something existing in your home. Because every home is unique, pricing is based on your kitchen design. I am happy to provide an estimate for interested customers. Please contact me through email at: lonnschmitz@hotmail.com or call me at: 612.760.1440
"Lonn was excellent to work with, responsive, reasonably priced and did high quality work. He refaced our bathroom, laundry room and basement cabinetry which including building a new bar cabinet. We are extremely satisfied and would highly recommend Custom Refacing LLC."
Chris C on January 2025
Built-in cabinets can enhance property value by combining practical storage with architectural appeal. These permanent fixtures often appeal to potential buyers, particularly when crafted from quality materials and designed thoughtfully. The value increase varies depending on construction quality, material selection, and how well the design complements the home's overall aesthetic. Well-executed built-ins can make spaces more marketable and potentially increase sale prices.
Prefabricated cabinets cost significantly less than custom-built options. Stock cabinets offer standardized sizes and features at more affordable prices, while custom work requires skilled craftsmanship and made-to-order materials. However, custom cabinets provide a perfect fit for unusual spaces and precise style matching. The decision often depends on budget constraints, space requirements, and whether standard sizes adequately meet your needs.
Installation timelines vary considerably based on project complexity. Simple bookcase installations require only a few days, while elaborate entertainment centers or whole-room systems can extend to several weeks. The process includes initial design, fabrication, and on-site installation phases. Material availability, design revisions, and existing structural conditions can all affect completion times. Most medium-sized projects take approximately one to two weeks from start to finish.
Medium-density fiberboard (MDF) provides the best balance between affordability and performance for painted cabinets. This engineered material offers smooth surfaces ideal for paint finishes at lower costs than solid wood. For stained applications, less expensive hardwoods like poplar or pine provide reasonable durability with more economical pricing. The most cost-effective choice depends on your specific application, finish preferences, and expected lifespan requirements.
Most straightforward cabinet installations don't require permits. However, if your project involves structural modifications, electrical work for integrated lighting, or changes to load-bearing elements, permits may be necessary. Requirements vary by municipality, so checking with local building authorities before beginning is advisable. Professional installers can guide you through permit requirements when needed.