Thermal wood is wood that has been heated to over 400 degrees and oxygen starved. What happens during this process is that organic compounds are eliminated, so that the wood can no longer absorb water, expand or contract. The outcome is lumber beyond compare! The moisture is removed, so thermal wood is lighter and, subsequently, much easier to maneuver. It …
Create Beautiful Frames for Your Mirrors
We frame all of our most treasured photos and art. Why not create beautiful frames for your mirrors for an added touch of glamour in your home that reflects your style? Frame building is a perfect project for beginning woodworkers and a snap for more seasoned craftsmen. All you need to do is measure and cut 2 boards exactly the …
How Trim and Moldings Can Add Flair throughout Your Home
Every time you beautify your home, you add more value and appeal. Consider embellishing your comfy abode with trim and/or moldings. Trim and moldings are a cost-effective way to upgrade your home and can reflect any style, from very ornate to ultra-modern. Choose from thicker, more intricate styles or go minimalist with stark flat or thin pieces. You could add …
Build Planting Boxes for Your Garden
Don’t get boxed in to ordinary landscaping techniques. Add dimension to your yard by building planting boxes. You can frame your deck with them and fill them with gorgeous flowering plants; you can strategically place them around your yard to add a pop of color and beauty; and you can create an herb or vegetable garden of magnificent proportions…or any …
5 Things You Can Build with Wood…Get Creative!
Ever think about building an item for your home instead of purchasing some cookie cutter product off the shelf? Your child’s birth is one of the most amazing gifts life can bring. Why not commemorate it by constructing a crib? Why buy storage bins when you can save money by easily build them yourself? You can build tables, an entertainment …
Builders in Volusia County Purchase Our Wood for Quality and Durability
At M&M Enterprises lumber yard in Volusia County, we pride ourselves on our sterling reputation. Our business is predicated upon quality workmanship and materials that will stand the test of time. Reputation is built upon the satisfaction of customers. Our clients are repeat clients who consistently recommend our products and services to other potential customers. That says it all. And …
Wood Flooring Can Give Your Home a Lovely Rustic Appearance
Just moving into a new home and want to give it your own touch; or maybe you have lived in your home a while and you want to enhance the feeling of home you have already established? Consider adding the beauty only wood floors can give. From the soft swirl of wood grains to the soft golden tones of oak, …
How Staining Can Enhance the Beauty of Wood’s Natural Grain
Different tones of color add contrast to bring out the depth of wood’s true beauty. We can accentuate wood’s character by emphasizing its natural grains and markings; and staining is the perfect way to do just that. Stain leaves wood natural looking by enhancing and preserving its natural beauty and texture. There are primarily two types of stain. One is …
Why Paint Over Wood When You Can Stain It?
I’m not sure why anyone would paint a beautiful piece of wood instead of staining it. One would think that most people like to see the texture of wood. Stain leaves wood natural looking. It enhances and preserves the natural beauty and texture of wood, while paint covers and hides the wood. Paint is often more costly per gallon and …