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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 …
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 …
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 …