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Let’s start at the beginning…with old growth wood, which has been naturally grown for 100 years or more. Old growth lumber is grown at a slow rate, sluggishly nudged along by limited sunlight and the natural competition for valuable nutrients provided by the surrounding trees. As unlikely as it may sound, those limitations actually result in a positive scenario. Gradual …
The more accurate a carpenter measures, marks and cuts, the more finesse he will add to his finish. That’s why, when it comes to beautiful interior carpentry finish work from crown molding, to baseboards, chair rails, wainscoting, window and door trim, as well as furniture and cabinet building; measuring twice so you only have to cut once is an excellent …
Lumber can be the instigator for some pretty amazing creations, but did you know that it can create the illusion of a small room appearing much bigger? Yep, and there are a variety of ways that can be done! Installing a small band of molding approximately one foot down from the ceiling around the perimeter of an entire room is …
We could all use some good news about now, so here is some for the building trade and all you weekend warriors who masterfully craft woodworking and home projects. While the lumber industry may still be working through some supply chain issues, lumber inventory is up and lumber prices are down! In fact, CNBC’s Mad Money host Jim Cramer (you …
Wood quality can mean the difference between a project that is simply completed and a job completely well-done. When it comes to wood, quality means solidly built homes that are well-worth the investment; decking and fencing that withstand the harshest of elements to stand the test of time; and handcrafted wooden pieces such as furniture, countertops and cabinetry that can …
When it comes to the differences between hard and soft woods, here are the cold (and not so cold) hard facts: The term “deciduous” has Latin roots, meaning “to fall”; and deciduous trees, which have falling leaves, are where we get hardwood. Insects and birds pollinate deciduous trees so that they can bear fruit. When the seeds of hardwood trees …
As every savvy woodworker worth his salt can attest, the world of woodworking options is a wide and wonderful one…from Adirondack chairs to birdhouses; but don’t forget the wee little ones! There are woodworking projects for some very incredible items just for kids. You can build the typical wooden toys, and playhouses, but have you ever considered embellishing an area …
M & M Enterprises is pleased to announce that we now have live edge wood! This distinctive wood type is available at M & M Enterprises – your local lumber yard – in cypress, cedar, walnut, wormy maple and sycamore. Live edge wood has become remarkably popular; and it’s no wonder because it can certainly add some panache to your …
In a time when lumber has become a coveted commodity, you want to get yours from a trusted resource. M & M Enterprises, your local lumber yard, has been family owned since 1972 with a highly experienced team at the helm; and our offerings are expansive… We have a nice selection of wood types including hard and soft maple, white …
Contrary to popular belief, adult moths don’t actually feed on fabrics. It’s their ravenous larvae that can become your favorite sweater’s biggest foe. Feeling itchy yet? It’s ok, here’s the good news. The oils from true cedar wood repel moths that might otherwise lay eggs in your fabric…and if there aren’t any moth eggs, there won’t be any moth larvae. …
