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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 …
5 Trends Still Going Strong in 2017
So, what were some of the home design trends making headlines early in 2017? And which ones are still going strong at year’s end? Here are 5 trends still in the news. 5 Trends … Still Hot! White kitchens. From pure to snowy to ivory cabinets, white in the kitchen is still one of the …
Max Shares 5 Reasons: Shop, Save, Smile
Here’s 5 reasons to shop, save, smile at Builders Surplus. Budgets can be a main concern for today’s homeowners. As a result, Max T. Value sharpens his pencil, looks for the best deals, and keeps the prices low for our customers. Max is always searching for a great selection of first quality building materials. And he loves when he …
Top 4 Choices for Interior Door Styles
If you’re remodeling the inside of your home, is there a specific style door you’d like to incorporate? Wood, wood with glass, molded, and bi-folds are the top 4 choices for interior door styles. When it comes to choosing a door, what would work best in your home? WOOD DOORS Mostly found in pine …
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 …
Door Shop Ready For Special Orders
You’ve found the perfect door you’ve been looking for at one of our locations. But now it needs a slight alteration: maybe a double bore for hardware or a doggie door. And Max T. Value says, “No problem! We’ve got an on-site Custom Door Shop at Builders Surplus ready to assist you with your special …
First Time Remodelers: Some Advice Before You Start
Now, the following suggestions aren’t necessarily rules, but just a bit of advice for first time remodelers. Sometimes, the best guideline when completing projects by yourself is to plan in advance and keep it simple. Suggestions for First Time Remodelers Measure twice, cut once. The old adage is still true! It’s just plain annoying to realize …
Top Summer Home Improvement Projects
Summer. The perfect season for a remodeling project, especially one that lets you work outdoors on a sunny day. What are the top summer home improvement projects? If you guessed decks, doors and windows, you’re spot on! DECKING If summer is your favorite season, then a new deck would be a great addition to …