How Cheap Cabinet Hardware Fails: The Failure Timeline, Hidden Costs, and Safety Risks Every Contractor Should Know

A $2 hinge doesn’t save you $4. It costs you $580. That’s the 10-year Total Cost of Ownership gap between budget and premium cabinet hardware — a number that accounts for extra installation labor, inevitable replacement parts, service calls, and cabinet carcass repairs. The price on the box is the smallest number in the equation. […]