Interior
Poplar Wood – What is it?
TL;DR: Poplar wood is a budget-friendly, lightweight hardwood commonly used for furniture frames, cabinetry, doors, and trim. It’s easy to work with, takes paint well, and is perfect for interior millwork projects. While it lacks the rich grain of more expensive hardwoods, its smooth surface and affordability make it a top choice for contractors and …
Interior Pine Door Options
Whether you are installing doors in a brand new house, swapping out old ones for new ones, or just added a new room to your home, look no further than Builders Surplus for all of your door needs! For interior or exterior doors, we have you covered. And if you’re shopping for interior pine door …
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 …
Installing a Pre-hung Interior Door
Need help with installing a pre-hung interior door? Pre-hung doors are doors that come directly from our Door Shop and are positioned in the door frame. These doors are much easier when it comes to installing, as they are already on hinges and ready to pop right into your rough opening. At Builders Surplus, we …
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 …
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 …
Surplus Cabinets: Great for Storage and Organization
What places in your home could use a little more organization? Where is storage an issue? Our surplus cabinets are a perfect solution! These cabinets, sold at a fraction of the cost of custom cabinets, would be a great addition to a laundry room, office, basement or garage for extra storage and organizing just about …
It’s Time To Plan For Your Dream Kitchen
Autumn is right around the corner, and before you know it, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s will be here! Now is the time to plan for your dream kitchen. The one you’ve always wanted… a well-designed space with all the options and conveniences your current kitchen doesn’t offer. If you could have anything …
Largest Moulding Selection in New England
With a combined inventory of 400,000 feet, Builders Surplus offers the largest moulding selection in New England. What’s moulding and why should I use it when remodeling? As a dictionary states, moulding (or molding) is “an ornamentally shaped outline as an architectural feature…” It’s a decorative detail or embellishment. And to complete your new home …