STORIES FROM THE WAREHOUSE.
Buying guides, reclaimed-material drops, and the behind-the-scenes math of how we price every tag. Written by the same people who run the counter.
TipsWhat to look for when buying a surplus door
Surplus doors are one of the best deals in the warehouse, but you have to know what to inspect before you load it in the truck.
Behind the CounterHow we price every item against the big box
Every Tuesday, two of us spend the morning on Home Depot, Menards, Lowe's and Amazon. Here's exactly what that looks like.
Reclaimed FindsThree reclaimed window styles trending in central WI
Pulled from teardowns in Wausau, Marshfield and Antigo. The old glass is back, and remodelers are paying attention.
Behind the CounterWhy our cabinet boxes come from the same factories as the big-box brands
A short tour of how Conestoga, Wolf and a handful of other Pennsylvania shops supply both us and the orange store.
TipsPicking a vanity that won't look dated in five years
The styling trends that age fast vs. the door profiles, finishes and pulls that hold up. With three picks from our showroom.
TipsTrim math: how much primed base does a 1,400 sq ft house actually need?
A worksheet we hand to first-time DIYers at the counter. Includes corner waste, doorways, and what to do with leftovers.
Behind the CounterInside a Wednesday inventory drop
Three hundred SKUs hit the floor every week. Here's what shows up, where it comes from, and how to shop the drop right.
Reclaimed FindsA truckload of 1920s farmhouse doors just landed
Eighteen solid-pine 5-panel doors out of a Marathon County teardown. Half are sold before they hit the floor. Here's how to grab one.