In today’s technology-dependent world, choosing your gadgets can be tricky. It can sometimes be hard to decide which electronics actually live up to the hype and which will be outdated in a few short months. Regardless of your occupation or lifestyle, though, you’ll probably always have a need for a device to hold your files, […]
McIlvain Lumber Company’s Premium Plywood FAQs
In addition to its longstanding tenure as a leading hardwood lumber supplier, J. Gibson McIlvain has now ventured into the plywood area of the market. For those already familiar with our reputation for supplying only top-quality products, it should come as no surprise that we can be trusted to carry only the highest echelons of […]
Teak Flooring for Your Kitchen Renovation
Imagine yourself walking over to your newly installed custom pull-out cabinetry or to place your designer casserole dish on your gorgeous granite countertops. What kind of surface would be suitable for your steps? If you’re going all-out for your kitchen remodel, part of your budget should be devoted to teak flooring. Popular for applications from […]
Janka Hardness Scale Explained
When determining which type of lumber to use, hardness is often an important factor. Although not every individual needs a hard lumber for their project, the hardness of a wood helps to determine how durable and reliable the lumber is. So before you purchase lumber for your next project, the lumber experts at McIlvain Company […]
Quick Facts About Douglas Fir Timbers
Often used for structural purposes, Douglas Fir timbers continue to be highly in demand, mostly as a result of their large sizes. Other uses, such as house and garage doors, siding, flooring, and paneling require particular sizes of lumber as well, making them great projects for Douglas Fir timbers. The two basic types of Douglas […]
Is Your Business Ready to Grow?
Perhaps you haven’t considered the idea of growing through acquisitions. By acquiring another business, your company can often offer greater returns with fewer risks than the kind of organic development for which you’ve no doubt hoped and planned. As you gain a better understanding of the potential benefits and typical process of acquiring another business, […]
Promotional Products for Sports Fans
Sporting events are fun, exciting, and a thrilling for individuals of all ages. From a kindergartener’s first little league baseball game to the National Football League’s Super Bowl Championship, fans are proud of their teams and adore promoting their teams by wearing t-shirts, flying team flags, and decorating their vehicle with memorabilia. Promotional gear and […]
Protecting and Securing Your USB Flash Drive
USB flash drives offer a number of benefits. They are small and readily available, and they can transfer a large amount of files at a time. USB drives can be customized in terms of size, shape, look, style, and color, and thumb drives are incredibly popular for their universal likability. Unfortunately, attackers also find USB […]
Teen Victims of Texting Behind the Wheel
“Yeah” Ashley Umscheild, a 19-year-old from Kansas, read that single-word text from her sister just before she was ejected from her vehicle and killed instantly. Ashley was driving when she hit a median and flipped her truck while viewing that simple text. “LOL” Patrick Sims, a high school senior from Denver, read the three-letter acronym […]
Tips for Extending the Life of Your Car
If you’re anything like most people, then your car is probably the single most expensive thing you own. But it holds worth beyond just money, as many people rely on their cars for both work and play. For most, their car is a link to the outside world, a way to stay connected with what […]