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Things To Consider When Building Your Deck
So, you’ve decided you want to expand your outdoor living space. Take some time and do a little homework before jumping in head first. It can be very easy to overlook some basic necessities which can lead to some major headaches down the road. This is a brief guide on some things to consider when building …
Visit Builders Surplus at the Worcester Home Show
Spring is in the air and it’s time to say goodbye to winter! So, come visit Builders Surplus at the Worcester Home Show this weekend. Start planning and get your home remodeling projects on their way. Worcester Home Show 2018 This will be our first time exhibiting at the local spring home show in Worcester. …
Quick, Budget Friendly Remodel Jobs
In this blog, we look at some remodeling jobs that can be done on a small budget and even by the weekend warrior. These quick, budget friendly remodel jobs will have your house jumping into the spring season with a whole new look and feel! Here’s a few tips: Update Your Entranceway The most common …
Poplar Wood – What is it?
Poplar wood is a species of wood most commonly used in the making of furniture, cabinets, wooden toys, plywood, etc. It is considered a hardwood, but is just about as easy to work with as pine boards or other soft woods. Poplar is a popular choice for interior work and is something that is always …
Three Remodeling Projects to Complete During Winter
Holidays are over… the cold and snowy weather is here… got the winter blues? Perhaps a home makeover will help to brighten the mood. Here are three remodeling projects to complete during winter. And the best thing about these home improvement projects is you control your budget. If you’ve been saving up and are ready …
Maintaining Your New Wickham Floors!
So, you’ve just installed your beautiful new Wickham Hardwood Flooring from Builders Surplus. Lucky for you, the work doesn’t stop there! You want that new flooring to stay in the best possible condition for as long as possible. Which means maintaining your new Wickham floors. Treat and clean them to keep the smooth, polished look …
Understanding Hardwood Flooring Grades
When you are picking out your hardwood flooring, you will notice it comes in different grades. Included here is a brief guide of understanding hardwood flooring grades. These grades are given to each floor to distinguish which bundle of hardwood flooring is better than another. In addition, grades are based on the different characteristics of …
Moulding Profile Guide
Crown, casing and baseboard mouldings can add a very simple, yet impactful touch to any room in the house. Whether you are renovating, or simply redecorating, mouldings go a long way into the style you are looking to achieve. Not sure what to use in your renovation or redecorating project? Your moulding profile guide will give …
Basic Color Concepts
Color choices. We talk about complementary or contrasting shades in interior design all the time. While color is all around us, what do you know about basic color concepts? Basic Color Concepts: The Color Wheel It’s one of the first things learned in the field of visual arts. The color wheel is a chart showing …
Quick Fixes: Update, Modernize, Declutter
You’d love to remodel a little before the holidays, but need to keep an eye on your wallet. Here are a few budget friendly quick fixes which will allow you to update your home in time for entertaining family and friends. 4 Quick Fixes: Update, Modernize, Declutter Decorative Moulding Quite simply, it’s one of the …