So, you have decided that you would like to install brand new hardwood floors on the main level of your house. Now you are faced with the task of choosing one product, out of the dozens of different hardwood species available for your new floors. At J. Gibson McIlvain, we can provide milled flooring or […]
Construction
Hardwood Decking vs. Composite Decking
If you’re considering building a deck on your property, one of the single most important choices you can make is the type of material to use for the project. The two most popular decking materials by far are natural hardwood (such as Ipe or Teak decking) and composite boards. While composite decking certainly has its […]
Basement Flooding Culprits in Your Own Home
If you’ve ever heard of someone’s home being destroyed by a flood, you know how devastating it can be. Floods are extremely destructive and unpredictable, and to make matters worse, many homeowners don’t take the proper precautions, leaving them vulnerable to flooding. Even if you’ve been responsible and you’ve purchased flood insurance and had your basement […]
Unique, Custom Milled Hardwood Floors by Rehmeyer
Increase the marketability of your home with unique, quality manufactured hardwood floors by Rehmeyer Wood Floors. As the housing market continues to grow strength, you may be considering selling your home. In today’s housing market, you may be competing against comparable homes in your neighborhood. Owners often make the mistake of not putting any money […]
Hot Trends in Bathroom Remodels
Whether the bulk of your budget is going toward high-end fixtures or custom flooring (like ipe), this year’s trends in bathroom décor are sure to stretch your imagination beyond the chrome-versus-brass dilemmas of yesteryear. Antique looks are fashionable, though, as you’ll realize by a few of the trends listed below. Fixtures From an ecological standpoint, […]
Cherry Wood Lumber
A longtime favorite for hobbyists, most skilled woodworkers recognize the timeless quality and appearance of cherry wood lumber. When you add in the fact that cherry is a domestic wood that’s moderately durable as well as moderately priced, the reasons for this wood’s popularity is no mystery. Origin of Cherry Wood Lumber The same cherry […]
Thinking Outside the Box: Considering Different Lengths of Ipe Decking
If you thought you couldn’t afford to use Ipe on your next decking project, you may be wrong. With a current overstock of “short” Ipe decking in stock, J. Gibson McIlvain is running a sale on this excellent tropical hardwood decking lumber. Our current overstock consists of 7 foot long 1×6 Ipe decking, and we […]
Wintertime Energy Savings Tips
Winter has come, the temperature has dropped, and we all are looking to keep warm. Though it is nice to stay warm and toasty during harsh winter weather, it can cause a near heart attack when you receive your next energy bill. Thankfully, there are some quick and easy steps that you can take to […]
Western Red Cedar Lumber – FAQs & Supplier Info
Western red cedar lumber is an increasingly common choice for use as siding, trim, and timbers. Understanding the origins, attributes, and uses of this kind of wood can help you to appreciate its beauty and determine its suitability for your lumber needs. The western red cedar (or “redcedar”) tree is an evergreen conifer that can […]
Building a New Bathroom from Scratch
With all the talk of home renovations, the idea of building anything from scratch, with no prerequisite demolition, is a subject that causes many of us to drool. Just think of all the possibilities–the sky is the limit! But wait a minute…the possibilities are endless…so where do you start? As limiting as a renovation can […]
Dealing with Flood Damage
Just one week ago, Hurricane Sandy tore through the East Coast, leaving destruction to homes and businesses in her path. Even if you were not in one of the hardest hit areas, your home may still have experienced flooding due to the intense heavy rains. And with an expected Nor-easter expected to impact the mid-Atlantic […]
Decisions in Remodeling–Why Make it Hard?
As the project begins, everyone has an idea. Any remodeling project is bound to invite a plethora of recommendations, and sadly, there is no viable way to incorporate all of those suggestions into the final project. Decisions must be made, therefore, and there are plenty of them to make, from the rough materials to the […]
From Blueprint to Building
Picture a blueprint. Lines and patterns and figures and measurements covering a sheet of paper. Isn’t it amazing to think that a mere drawing on a piece of paper can be the design that someday becomes a towering mansion, a glass-and-metal complex filled with offices, or a simple one-story house with a built-in garage? Contractors […]
Building with the Sun
The design of your home is so important. The choices you make during the design process ultimately affect every aspect of your new home. In Rockville, Maryland, home design and construction considerations, I believe often don’t include how their home can use the benefits of the sun. During this time of high energy prices, and […]
Time to Remodel That Kitchen
Have you finally had it with that old Formica countertop or do your cabinets scream 1970s? Is it time to finally remodel that kitchen? Then you’ve come to the right place! Read on and we’ll talk a bit about the kitchen remodel process. Then you can decide if it is a job you want to […]