DIY Kitchen Renovation

The Material Arbitrage Matrix

Map every material to its cheapest legitimate source. Rank 6 procurement tiers. Find exactly where to splurge — and where to slash.

$497 Value Calculator
How It Works

Set your budget → Choose your sourcing tier → See your savings

Use the sliders to enter your budget per category, then select the procurement channel you'll use. The matrix calculates your real cost vs. what a contractor would charge — and shows you exactly where the markup is obscene.

Your Renovation Line Items
Cabinets $6,000
Countertops $4,000
Flooring $2,500
Fixtures & Hardware $1,500
Appliances $5,000
Backsplash & Tile $1,200
Your Procurement Playbook
Category You Pay vs. Contractor You Save
Savings rate by procurement tier (vs. contractor quote)
Total contractor retail
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Your arbitrage cost
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Total savings
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Blended savings rate
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How to read this: "Contractor Quote" represents the price a contractor would charge you (retail cost + markup). Every tier below that is a legitimate channel to source the same or equivalent material for less. The savings shown are the markup you keep in your pocket.