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Building Supplies in Chicago – Crafty Beaver Lumber & Building Materials

Get a Fast & Free Quote for Lumber & Building Materials in Skokie & Chicago, IL

Looking for high-quality lumber and building supplies at competitive prices in Skokie and Chicago, IL? Whether you're a contractor, builder, remodeler, or homeowner, Crafty Beaver has everything you need for your next project. Get a fast, free quote today!

Why Choose Crafty Beaver?

✔ Top-Quality Lumber & Building Materials – Plywood, framing lumber, treated wood, drywall, roofing, and more.
✔ Competitive Pricing – Affordable building supplies in Chicago for any project
✔ Fast & Accurate Quotes – Fill out our simple form and receive a personalized estimate quickly.
✔ Serving Skokie & Chicago Since 1934 – Trusted by builders and homeowners for decades.
✔ Delivery Available – We deliver directly to your job site for added convenience.

Whether you're a contractor, builder, or DIY enthusiast, we provide the best building materials in Chicago to help you get the job done right. As a leading building supply store in Chicago, we stock everything you need for residential and commercial projects. Whether you're renovating a home or tackling a large-scale construction job, our team is here to help.

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Find us in Skokie and Chicago, IL, or request your quote online now!

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Building Supplies

Crafty Beaver in Chicago and Skokie is the place DIYers and expert contractors come to purchase their building supplies. Our large stock of building materials, tools, equipment, and more is the main reason for that! We go above and beyond for our customers, and they applaud our highly competitive, affordable pricing.

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Composite Decking

Crafty Beaver carries high-quality composite decking materials for your much-anticipated outdoor living space upgrade. (Grilling! Chilling! The possibilities are endless.) From patented-technology products to an awe-inspiring color selection, we have exactly what you need for a low-maintenance, beautiful decking solution backed by an extraordinary warranty.

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Hardware

One clear advantage of being the number one hardware store in Chicago and Skokie is our ability to carry the right hardware products for any job. This allows our customers to continually improve their toolbox, have what they need when the need it and finish projects successfully.

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Kitchen & Bath

We cater to professional contractors and interior designers as much as it does the do-it-yourself crowd. It’s no surprise why: we’ve got everything you’ll need to make your kitchen, new or old, into a modern, enjoyable, innovatively functional and stylish focal-point of home life in Chicago and Skokie. If that’s what you’re striving for your kitchen to be, you must come see us.

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Lumber

Regardless if you’re building a deck, a shelving unit, a cabinet, a table & chairs or whatever else made of wood, you’re going to require a lumber provider that can supply every single thing you need in one spot. Here in Chicago and Skokie, all your lumber needs are in-stock for quick pickup or call us for fast delivery to your job site.

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Moulding & Millwork

Crafty Beaver carries over 150 profiles of moulding in-stock. We stock solid pine, oak, finger-joint primed, MDF and solid PVC moulding. We also have access to a variety of special order and custom profiles. Stop-in today to select your new look.

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Paint

There isn’t a better method to create a new spark in a space than by putting down a fresh coat of paint. It eliminates the scuff marks and blemishes and brings a new brightness to the walls. Paint also provides the capability to make an area look fully new with a simple color change. Best of all, painting won’t cost you an arm and a leg and is so easy to do so that you can create big results with just a little paint!

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Tool Selection

No matter what job you’re on, there’s one rule that’s important to follow for all people. Always use the proper tool for the project! But, here at Crafty Beaver we take it one step further. Don’t just use the right tool for the task; use the best version of that tool. We carry top quality power tool product lines for commercial and DIY use. Name brands you trust and great Crafty Beaver prices.

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Windows & Doors

There are many things your windows and doors do for you. They are one of the first defenses against the outdoors! Properly installed and insulated doors and windows are what keep the cold air from getting in throughout the winter months and keep warm air out in the warmer months. This will not only stabilize your comfort levels, but also your heating and cooling bills.

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