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 […]
How to Trim Fruit Trees or Bushes to Make Them Come Back Even Better in Spring The best time of year for pruning most shrubs and trees is either late winter or early spring, though there are some plants that do better when pruned at other times of year. If you want your fruit trees […]
Unless you send them to summer camp, keeping the kids occupied for the whole summer can be a challenge for parents. Although your children might be content playing video games all summer long, we think everyone should be outside getting some fresh air. One of the best ways to enjoy time out in the yard […]
If you’ve gone to your local Seattle hardware store or lumber yard recently to shop for wood, you’ve probably noticed lumber prices are way higher right now than they typically are. What exactly has caused this price surge, and when can we expect prices to go back down? Here’s a look at what you should […]