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 It can sometimes be hard to decide which electronics actually live up to the hype and which will be outdated in a few short months.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 […]
Benefits of Ipe Decking Lumber
From the Las Vegas Resort Hotel Treasure Island to your own backyard, Ipe wood is ideal for all types of decking needs. Ipe lumber is one of the most popular types of woods available for decking, and it’s no wonder why. With a durability that enables it to to last longer than you’ll own your […]
Surviving as a Pastor’s Child
The duties of a Pastor in the church are numerous. They counsel multiple people throughout the week, write endless sermons, partake in various church committee meetings, and attend as many church events as possible. Many busy Pastors, though, are also parents. With busy schedules of the church and high expectations of their children, Pastors can […]
Wash Your Car Like a Professional
With tulips blooming and birds chirping, spring is just around the corner. It will finally be nice enough to drive your car with the windows down and the radio turned up. However, it’s hard to fully enjoy the spring driving experience if your car is covered in dirt and sporting bird droppings down the back. […]
Wood Finish Options
Craftsmen give time and dedication to their work, but in return, they receive a sense of pride in the finished project. As such, many craftsmen choose to finish a project with a protector to enable it to last longer and to stave off rotting, scratches, and other types of damage. Finishes can be applied by […]
Custom Packaging for Flash Drives
Customized flash drives are a great tool for marketing, fundraising, and organizing. But while flash drive companies may appear comparable in all aspects but pricing, the reality is, some companies are better than others. Take CFgear, for instance, a South Dakota-based custom flash drive company that has spent years serving some of the world’s most […]