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We’ve added a drive-thru option in response to the current situation with COVID-19.  If you prefer to stay in your car just pull around back and park in one of the designated spots, and we’ll take it from there. Our facility is designed as a drive-thru with the exception of the hardware store, and this new protocol allows you the option to stay in your car from start to finish if you want.  If you come in the store, please know that we have cleaning protocols in place that include twice-daily disinfection of all common surfaces. Contact Us

Large islands remain the focal point of renovated kitchens in the U.S., according to the 2020 Houzz Kitchen Trends Study. Three in five renovated kitchens feature an island, with one-third of renovating homeowners adding an island during renovations and one in five renovators upgrading an existing kitchen island. Islands have a high value to renovating homeowners for their versatility, serving as a space for dining, entertaining, and socializing as well as providing kitchen storage. Homeowners are also electing to make islands the visual highlight of renovated kitchens. Two in five renovators adding or upgrading island cabinetry opt for a color that...

Many think air pollution is just an outdoor issue.  The truth is, indoor air quality is just as important. Perhaps even more so, when you consider the amount of time spent indoors. Poor inside air quality is due to many factors such as a lack of ventilation, chemicals present in building materials (especially in older homes), fire retardants, radon and more. Additionally, there can be issues of dust mites, molds, and pet dander, all of which are very common allergens. Some argue that in the past, people never seemed to be as sensitive to these allergens as they are today....

Now that all of the excitement of the holidays has passed, are you starting to feel the winter doldrums creeping in? There’s nothing like that feeling of accomplishment when you finish a home project; yet it may seem difficult to find something to work on this time of year. Why wait until spring before starting your next project? Below, we’ll give some suggestions for getting things done during the cold, short days of winter: Use that basementSince we tend to spend more time indoors this time of year, why not make the most of the space we have? Your basement...

There are a lot more options available today in regards to energy efficient homes. Breakthroughs in energy efficient windows and doors, appliances, and building materials go a long way to making homes more efficient and sustainable. The layout of the house can have a big impact on how energy-efficient it is, as well. Below, we’ll discuss some of the design features to consider when planning for an energy-efficient home. Just the home’s orientation on the lot can make a big difference. For example, it makes sense to locate the kitchen in the coldest corner of the house (usually the northeast...