Spring is just around the corner, and with it comes a surge of home renovation projects. We know the importance of project efficiency – happy clients, smooth timelines, and a stress-free season all depend on meticulous planning. One crucial element often overlooked in the early stages? Securing your custom windows and doors well ahead of
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Whether you are completely remodeling your kitchen or are just looking to update some of your kitchen fixtures, faucets are a component not to be overlooked as sinks are integral to the kitchen. Faucets have continued to evolve over the years and there are now a myriad of styles, finishes, and features for you to
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Ashby Lumber is following the Social Distancing Protocols and guidance from our local health departments. For more information, please visit Contra Costa Health Dept and Alameda County Health Dept. Your health and the health of our employees is our #1 priority. Most notably, we are cleaning the stores regularly, have an employee monitoring the number
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If you are a homeowner or will become a homeowner one day, there are a few things you should know when it comes to picking out windows. Windows are very important to think about because they can actually serve other purposes besides letting light into your home. First, you will want a window that fits
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Whether you’re building a new home or extension, or are looking to replace already existing windows, finding the perfect window can seem overwhelming with so many options available. To help making the selection process a bit easier, we have listed below some of the most common types of windows: Casement Windows Casement windows are hinged at
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The Danish trend that’s sweeping the nation might not have an English translation, but it has a unique approach when it comes to home design. Hygge (prounounced hue-guh) is a Danish word, or perhaps more accurately, a feeling you get when you’re experiencing a moment that’s out of the ordinary, cozy, charming or just plain special.
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A weekend and a few hundred bucks can unleash your inner craftsman Garages often harbor a not-so-secret second life: heroic home workshop. They’re well-suited to the task, with a tolerance for the noise and dust of do-it-yourself projects. But if a garage workshop isn’t comfortable and convenient to use, you’ll avoid projects rather than enjoy them.
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New to “window and door talk”? Below are diagrams of popular window and door styles with different parts highlighted. Other types of windows and doors might have slightly different components. Double Hung Windows Head – The main horizontal member which forms the top of the window frame. Grids – Exterior and interior grid options are
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In today’s economy, there are a number of issues that contractors must take into account when bidding for a job. This article, published in forconstructionpros.com, is the first in a three part series that deals with several of these issues and provides guidance for contractors in drafting contract language to protect themselves. Read full article
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