Tips For Painting Your Home’s Exterior Whether your home’s exterior is looking worn and outdated or you just want to freshen it up, painting can be an effective way to update the look. A paint job will last for years if you do it right, but preparation is key. Follow these tips and tricks to help […]
How To Choose The Right Skill Saw Blade For Your Project Whether you are cutting wood, metal or any other type of material, it is important to choose the right skill saw blade for your project. A poor selection of blade can result in a bad cut, tear-outs and waste of work materials. Material Saw blades […]
Lumber Mill History The emergence of lumber mills in the 1830s marked an important milestone in American history. It was a major driver of Manifest Destiny, the migration of settlers westward. Port Gamble In 1853, three New England businessmen from Maine spotted the sandy spit at the mouth of Gamble Bay as an ideal location […]
The History Of Lumber As a staple of American culture, lumber has shaped our economy for centuries. It has provided the raw materials for housing, firewood and much more. The Early Years The first commercial lumber companies opened in the mid-1840s in Minnesota. Timber lands in the northwoods were abundant and ripe for harvesting, and […]
Windows provide natural light, aesthetic appeal and ventilation in a home, but they also notoriously contribute to drafts in the winter and thermal heat transfer in the summer. Because windows are often weak points when it comes to home insulation, there are lots of products on the market that are specifically designed to address insulation […]