Direct sunlight may fade lumber, water sources can lead to decay and extreme temperatures can also damage your lumber supply. Taking the time to store your lumber properly may very well save you time, hassle and money. Some of the best steps you can take to protect your lumber are to store it in a level, elevated, dry place that …
Common Lumber Defects and How to Identify Them
While it is one thing to embrace the unique appearance and charm of natural wood, it is yet another to purchase lumber with imperfections and inconsistencies so profound that they negatively affect its visual appeal and possibly even its structural integrity. There are growth defects such as knots, which if large enough can affect the strength of wood; shake, which …
Build the Perfect Outdoor Kitchen
‘Tis the season for grilling and entertaining outdoors. In fact, in Florida, it is pretty much always that season, making an outdoor kitchen a great investment you can get use out of all year long. So, why not improve your outdoor aesthetics, and increase your entertainment value as well as your home value? Whether you have a large or small …
Raised Garden Beds
Raised garden beds are visually appealing, inexpensive and easy to build and simple to upkeep. Plus, there are other benefits of raised garden beds that may surprise you…and will definitely entice you! One of the best things about raised garden beds is that they provide you with optimal control over a contained area for your vegetable plants or flowers. They …
Make Your Own Shiplap!
Shiplap can add beachy appeal to any home and is especially charming in a land full of pristine shorelines like ours. Shiplap is also a strong and durable type of paneling and it is easy and inexpensive to make your own! First things first…You need plywood that is free from defects, imperfections and any warping or cracking. The best way …
Your Local Source for Wood Molding and Trim
Custom wood molding and trim can add elegance and flair to any room and reflect any homeowner’s unique style and taste…and since 1972, family-owned and operated M & M Enterprises has been the larger Daytona area’s place to expertly fit that bill. M & M offers over 2,000 patterns and can reproduce your own designs; and our wood types are …
Building a Better Home Environment
Spring has sprung – a season which enables us to spend more time outdoors and one we love even more when our yard has become our own little piece of paradise. So, it is time, my friends, to dust off that level, free that hammer from its hook high upon the garage wall and dig out some galvanized nails! You …
Services at M & M Enterprises
M & M Enterprises isn’t only a family-owned lumber yard dedicated to customer satisfaction and serving the Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach, Orlando, Ocala and Palatka area since 1972. It also provides an extensive array of services… There are over 2,000 existing molding and trim patterns at M & M Enterprises, as well as custom design services for molding, trim, arches, …
Best Woods for a Damp Environment
Florida is legendary for its humidity, rainy season and hurricanes, which can all leave everything on the wet side, but don’t worry. M & M Enterprises, your local Daytona lumber yard, stocks all types of woods including the lumber you require for construction projects that need to be able to withstand a moist environment. Here are a few examples: M …
Floating Decks: An Excellent Way to Create Budget-friendly Outdoor Spaces
Floating decks aren’t attached to a foundation or structure. They simply rest upon the ground, resulting in an exceptional vehicle for expanding your outdoor space without expanding your budget. So let’s discuss specific benefits of floating decks…Unlike the extra work and cost that traditional decking requires, there’s no extensive excavation or permanent foundation needed with a floating deck. So, it …