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Autumn Home Improvements
September’s here with cooler weather in the forecast, apple picking at local orchards, and long drives to check out the colorful New England foliage. It’s also a time to think about autumn home improvements. Taking care of a few things around your house now will help keep it in prime condition throughout the coming seasons. …
Shop Manager Specials
We know remodeling your home takes time and money. In addition to our everyday low pricing, shop for store manager specials and discounts, as-is items, and surplus deals available at all our stores. Whether you’re building a new home or renovating a room or two, Builders Surplus is your place to shop and save on …
New Staircase: Treads, Risers, Balusters
Are you building a new staircase or is the one currently in your home in need of repair? Step up! Solid wood oak stair treads are just one part of completing a stairway. Here’s a short list of stairway terms you should know and a few materials you’ll need when working on a stairway. A New Staircase …
Let’s Talk Window Terms
If you’re ready to window shop, let’s talk window terms. Double hung or single hung? Replacement or new construction? Since these are just two basic questions when you’re looking for new windows, we thought this would be helpful information for you to check out. Let’s Talk Window Terms Frame – Structural support for a window …
Tools Every New Homeowner Should Own
So, you’ve just bought your first home… congratulations! It’s exciting and a little mind boggling at the same time. After all the furniture is placed and the dishes are tucked away, a few things around the house could use minor improvements. Got tools? If not, here’s a list of tools every new homeowner should own. …
Consider Vinyl Siding For Your Home
Once you own a home, doesn’t it seem like there’s always something around the house which needs to be done? A window gets broken, the roof springs a small leak, the kitchen is too small, or the floors just need replacing. It never seems to end! And then there’s upkeep of the exterior of the …
Decorative Wall Options
Is there a room in your house with one wall that’s just plain boring? No amount of pictures or photographs seem to be able to give it any interest. Well, we’ve got a few suggestions for decorative wall options to spruce up a wall and take it from flat to fabulous. Moulding & Millwork Moulding …
Introducing Another New Product: Subway Tile
We are very excited to introduce another new product… Subway tile is now available at Builders Surplus, a Max T. Value store. Subway tile is a timeless classic for a kitchen backsplash or sections of wall. Originating way back in the early 1900’s, from you guessed it, a New York City subway station. Right now, …
Understanding the Basics of Interior Doors
When selecting new doors for your home, you will quickly realize there is a wide variety of options and it can get a little overwhelming. Let’s go over the basics of interior doors before you’re planning to remodel your home. Basics of Interior Doors – Molded or Flush First, let’s start with style. The …
Introducing New Stacked Ledger Stones
Introducing new stacked ledger stones! This product has just arrived and is available at four of our locations. It has been drawing praise and gaining popularity among HGTV® and many home improvement shows. The stone panels are available in two popular colors: Golden Honey Quartzite and Silver Travertine, and more. All About Stacked Ledger Stones …