Chosen often by customers for its versatility and classic styling, the Old Trail collection of hardwood flooring offered by Rehmeyer Wood Floors in Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania, is custom designed by a crew of skilled craftsmen. This one of a kind hardwood flooring is hand distressed using special tools that bring out the natural characteristics of different […]
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Will the Government Shutdown Affect Tropical Lumber Sales?
For prime decking species like Ipe, Teak, and Cumaru, it’s just about time for shipping to ensue. Most exotic lumber species originate in the Southern hemisphere, where they have an extensive rainy season which dictates lumber availability and timing. As their rainy season and our summer come to a close, trees are sawn into lumber […]
Three Types of Parents That Make Teachers Cringe
Teachers are often forced to deal with different kids in their classrooms based on something other than fairness. And I’m not talking about favoritism, here. I’m talking about repercussions from parents. More significant than the issue of equality within the class is the damage some parental reactions can cause to their own teenagers. Before you […]
Freshman Year: Full of New Experiences
For the first time, you will be away from your parents’ rules. You will have your own place to call home. For the first time, you will be away from your high school friends and any drama or pressure they may cause to your life. For the first time, you will leave your comfort zone […]
McIlvain: A Reputation for Quality Hardwood Lumber
As a hardwood lumber supplier, J. Gibson McIlvain is committed to stocking a wide variety of both domestic and exotic hardwoods. We are careful to ensure that each board meets our high standards of both quality and supply-chain integrity, and that they are stored carefully and inspected repeatedly. To help you understand the kind […]
What to Expect as a New Limousine Business Owner
Owning your own limousine company can be a very rewarding business endeavor. You may consider purchasing a limousine company if you have recently been laid off from a high paying job. Because you are used to a considerable income, finding a job to allow for your lifestyle will be difficult. It may be time to […]
Flexibility, Rolling Pins & Your ITB
The majority of the injuries that occur for runners or other athletes involved in non-contact sports are directly related to flexibility and strength — or, rather, lack thereof. Unfortunately, none are actually avoidable by rolling the side of your leg up and down a foam roller after your workout. As a general rule, men’s hamstrings, […]
Hurricane Season Is Coming, Is Your Home Ready?
Everyone has heard the buzz about how powerful Hurricane Sandy was and how it impacted the Mid-Atlantic region. What will the next hurricane that hits be like? This hurricane season, expect extremely strong winds and heavy rains to hit your home. That means it’s going to get wet — very wet! Even if your home […]
Election-Year Considerations for Transportation Businesses
Regardless of which candidate’s viewpoint on small businesses you prefer, one will be elected, and changes will result. The transportation industry is plagued by policies and regulations doled out by Washington, and changes in red tape always mean extra work for business owners. The good news is that those changes won’t come overnight. A former […]
Real World Advantage with a Gap Year
Deciding what to do before and after college can lead an individual to a crossroad. For many individuals, a gap year is the ideal solution. A gap year is any duration of time that a student takes to travel, volunteer, or intern in another location. While called a gap year, the “gap year” can be […]
Having an Exit Strategy for Selling Your Business
The economic climate of the past few years has left many business owners anxious about the future health of their company. This anxiety has caused a growing number of businesses to shut their doors for good or put the company up for sale, with owners hoping an acceptable offer will allow them to walk away […]
Is Your Parenting Style Putting Your Teen at Risk? (Part 2)
In Part 1, we looked at three parenting styles that can put your teen at risk: authoritarian parenting, overprotective parenting, and permissive parenting. When raising their children, most parents default to either their experience in how they were raised by their own parents, or they revolt against their upbringing and instead employ the polar opposite […]
Teaching Kids and Dogs To Live Happily Ever After
It seems like a page out of a fairy tale: After years of begging and pleading, children exclaim over their new-found canine playmate. If parents don’t take care to maintain a safe environment, teach responsibility, and encourage bonding, the story may not end with the “happily ever after” each parent desires. Maintaining Safety Choosing a […]
A Different Type of Wood for Each Season
As the seasons change each year, we are reminded once again of the things that make each season unique. Summer, spring, winter, and fall- each of them have their own special traits that are valued by different individuals for different reasons. The following list, inspired by the vast selection of lumber at McIlvain Company, one […]
Choosing the Right College
One of the big choices you will make in life is to pick a college to attend. There are many, many factors to consider in choosing a school for higher education. You have to decide whether you want to attend college nearby and live at home, attend college far away and move away, or take […]