Once in a lifetime opportunities are notorious for being scarce… after all, the name basically says it all! Once. In. A. Lifetime. But, in 2018 Baird Brothers Fine Hardwoods was presented the opportunity to partner with America’s leading home design and renovation brand — This Old House — on not one, BUT TWO occasions: the […]
Installing hardwood floors often requires a pretty sizable investment on your part. While the cost of hardwood flooring varies depending on everything from the size of your home to the type of wood that you choose, the average American pays more than $4,300 to have hardwood floors installed. As a result, it’s extremely important for […]
According to the recently released 2016 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Survey, among the 72 percent of homeowners who are updating flooring during their kitchen renovation, hardwood flooring is most popular in nearly all regions. Baird Brothers expert Steve Stack is not surprised. “People are incorporating hardwood into their kitchen designs because it adds warmth and […]
When a business has almost 60 years of history and experience to fall back on, it shows. Like Walmart, Nike and other well-established brands, Baird Brothers has been around since the 1960s. Unlike most companies today, they didn’t start up with any sort of complicated business plan, financing or a marketing strategy. They didn’t even […]
“The popularity of Craftsman architecture, both old and new, lies in the fact that it looks like home.” ~ Robert Winter, architectural historian None other than Frank Lloyd Wright introduced Craftsman design in the latter years of the 19th century. Craftsman — an integral part of the American Arts and Crafts movement that incorporates elements […]
Adding style to your home has never been easier; just ask HGTV, Houzz.com, or the DIY network. Trendy and fashionable design ideas offered to homeowners are at an all-time high. The possibilities are endless but one, however, stands out above the rest and may just be changing the floor plan of your house forever. Convenient, […]
Whether it’s the focal point of an open kitchen or the pride and joy of your man-cave, a home bar is a great way to make any space more conducive for get-togethers and parties.
As a do-it-yourselfer, you have a long list of projects around the house you can’t wait to tackle. However, before you can start on any of those, you’re going to need a dependable workbench, and if you don’t have that, well, it’s obvious what project should be top priority. So, it’s time to build a […]
Thanks to HGTV’s “Fixer Upper,” starring Waco, Texas, husband and wife Chip and Joanna Gaines, people from coast to coast are swooning over shiplap. This horizontal pattern of interlocking wooden boards was traditionally used to build sheds and barns, but Joanna’s shiplap is creating a buzz because she brings it indoors. Incorporating it into many […]
Are you crazy for the Fixer Upper rustic modern look popularized by HGTV stars Chip and Joanna Gaines? You’re not alone. Many fans of the show, including farming families, city dwellers and busy suburbanites, yearn for Joanna’s signature oh-so-comfortable rustic modern look.