Detroit is home to many talented small business contractors, but too often, they face roadblocks that keep them from growing.

The kitchen and dining section resembles a restaurant supply store. Complete dish sets, glassware, and serving pieces line the shelves. Professional-grade pots and pans cost pennies on the dollar.

Traditional cabinet handles and knobs jut out, or project, into a kitchen's usable working and walking areas, also known as the clearance. But cutting circles directly into cabinetry c- and ditching ...