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The Ripple Effect of Corporate and Nonprofit Partnerships

Image of Chris Miller with Zulu, his service dog through Dogs for Our Brave.

No matter what industry you’re in, relationships are the backbone of good business. Of course, the ones with your clients and your employees are crucial, but so are the ones with your community and beyond.

Partnering with other for-profit and nonprofit organizations often gets overlooked even though it fosters goodwill and props up those deserving recognition (crucial ways to make this world a better place). As a family business, these partnerships have always been important to us – it’s part of our history and our future!

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Manufactured Home Kitchen Remodel Ideas to Open Up Your Space

A new home featuring trending manufactured home kitchen remodel ideas.

As we’ve seen through our affiliation with Renovation Hunters, mobile home living for vacation properties can give you the home-away-from-home you’ve been searching for. In working on the recent Linesville, PA project, we bring new life to a double-wide mobile home with some major upgrades, including how the kitchen looks and feels. Afterall, it’s the heart of the home and a place where we come together with family and friends!

Functionality and home decor play major roles in how each getaway property feels. Whether you’re staying year-round or just for the season, these manufactured home kitchen remodel ideas can make for the welcoming space you’ve been dreaming of.

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Wooden Countertops: How Do Plank Countertops and Butcher Block Stack Up

A split image of butcher block and plank countertop materials with the words “The Pros and Cons of Wooden Countertops” at the top.

Thinking of redoing your kitchen countertops, but not sure which countertop material to go with?

There are plenty of options out there, but choosing one doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Before you get started on that kitchen remodel, write down a list of your needs and wants… and then, make sure you know the ins and outs of each option.

If you’ve made it here, you’ve likely been considering wooden countertops. Let’s take a look at butcher block and plank style wood countertops – both extremely popular choices that might just be the perfect option for your new kitchen counters.

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Inspiring Design Ideas for Small Living Spaces

Interior of small lake house located in Baldwin, MI.

It’s no secret that it’s difficult to maximize the usable area of a small living space. Apartment sizes are shrinking and tiny homes are on the rise (especially with the increased cost of building and renovating).

If you live in a tiny space or have a small getaway property, it can feel like popular decorating ideas aren’t meant for you. But, even if your living area is on the smallest side of small, there are still plenty of ways to make the space feel big – AND save space, too.

Don’t believe us? Check out some of these great design ideas for properties with a tiny interior footprint. We guarantee they will change how your small space looks and feels!

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Are Red Oak and White Oak Flooring the Same? Hear from the Experts!

A split image of white and red oak flooring with the words “The Difference Between Red Oak and White Oak Flooring Explained” above it.

There are a lot of hardwood flooring options out there, but certain species beat the rest when it comes to wood flooring applications.

White oak and red oak floors have been the standard for quite a while, but even though they both have oak in the name, they aren’t identical twins. There are some key differences, and if you’re considering red oak flooring or white oak flooring, those differences are important to know before you buy.

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Trending Wood Fireplace Mantels: Heat Up Your Home Decor!

Image of fireplace with mantel surround in a home’s master bedroom.

A beautiful fireplace can be one of the most attractive focal points in a home, so it deserves a little extra attention!

Wood fireplace mantels add warmth and coziness to a room, not to mention the fact that incorporating natural elements like solid wood and stone can make you feel happier and less stressed.

But, what happens if your fireplace is looking drab or outdated? Don’t let it stay that way when you can easily incorporate a new wood fireplace mantel shelf. We have all the inspiration you need right here!

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Millwork Knowledge: Get to Know Wood Crown Mouldings

A living room with dentil crown moulding.

Are you looking for an easy way to freshen up your interior design? Adding crown moulding profiles to your favorite spaces might be just what you’re looking for.

With a little bit of know-how, installing an architectural design element like crown moulding can prove to be a nice DIY project; but if your walls are out of square (or if you’re new to the DIY world), it might be best to bring in a pro.

Of course, you can always opt for a variety of updates that include different millwork and moulding options, but crown moulding is at the top of the list when it comes to taking the look of your home to the next level.

For anyone who is not familiar, crown moulding is the horizontal trim that typically covers the point where the ceiling and wall meet. That said, it can also be used as part of other interior design elements: as part of a door header or cornice, at the top of a pilaster and even as a component for custom mantels or shelves.

But, for our purposes, we’re going to go in-depth on using it as the finishing touch in your favorite room(s). Let’s get to it!

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Level-Up Interior Design With These 6 Log Cabin Renovation Ideas

A modern log cabin living room with a stone fireplace and wooden mantel.

Everyone deserves to have their dream home away from home – or outdoor getaway.

If you’re looking to spruce up a log home or rustic cabin with a light makeover (or are aiming to do some major vacation home renovations to get a more rustic look), we can help! Here are 6 great log cabin renovation ideas that can take an old property to the next level.

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DIY Home Improvement Insight for Installing Hardwood Floors

A DIYer installing hardwood floors in his living room.

Looking for a way to elevate your home’s value? Or just looking to love your space a little more?

Installing hardwood floors offers good bang for your buck – as long as it’s done correctly. And, while it can be a fantastic DIY project, there are some universal elements to check (or at least know about) if you don’t want crooked, cupped or buckling flooring boards.

Here’s your list of must-dos when it comes to a proper flooring installation method so you’re left with the most beautiful wood floors you’ve ever seen.

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Insider Secrets: Tips for Wainscot Installation

A pro-woodworker giving wainscot installation tips to a new DIY builder.

Step-by-step guides always give a major boost to home improvement projects, especially if you’re looking to make it an easy DIY project. Unfortunately, sometimes that in-depth know-how is hard to find. But, NOT HERE!

Let’s talk tips and tricks for wainscot. If you’re hoping to makeover your dining room, living room or entryway with some classic wood paneling, these wainscot installation tips will help you get the job done right.

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