Metropolitan Lumber and Millworks

How to Get Lumber for Free or Cheap

Lumber may be in high demand right now, but you can still score what you need in unexpected places.

Lumber Prices Are Falling—Here's How You Can Save Money On Your Next DIY Project

If you have home projects to complete, now is the time.

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Where Does Lumber Come From?

One of the more interesting phenomena of today's world is the insulation we have from the source of our sustenance, or raw materials. Many m...

How To Build A Storage Shed

We could all use extra space and a great way to add some storage without taking up valuable square footage within the home is by building an outdoor storage shed. Building a shed is a fun DIY project that any DIYer can accomplish.

Why There Are Diamonds on Tape Measures

In a perfect world, you could use the red marks to identify the placement of the studs. To locate a center between the studs, simply find the black diamond.

5 Rhode Island Hardware Stores for your Home Projects

Grab your tools, paint and other supplies from these local hardware shops in Rhode Island and get to work on your home projects.

Where Has All the Hardwood Lumber Gone?

Where Has All the Hardwood Lumber Gone?. Insights and perspectives for the hardwood lumber industry.

Ask the Builder: You can treat your own lumber

Got wood? Tech is ensuring we never suffer another lumber shortage

New tech from AI to machine learning is disrupting the lumber industry. Find out how it works and how it could prevent the next lumber shortage.

What You Need to Know About Hardware Beta Tests

This chapter in our What You Need to Know series gives you actionable advice for running a successful hardware beta test.

How to make sure your door hardware makes the grade

While home security is typically top-of-mind, door hardware is generally overlooked and purchasing new locks is not a simple decision. Before shopping, know what type of lock you need. Consider the following.

Love Restoration Hardware, but Not Its Prices? 7 Ways to Get It for Less

Once you get over the sticker shock of Restoration Hardware price tags, dig into our guide to how to save money on the store’s pricey merchandise. You could score RH furniture, hardware and home decor for up to 60% off. Here are seven ways to save money at RH.

What Restoration Hardware Can Learn From J.C. Penney

Restoration Hardware’s move to end promotions means it isn’t out of the woods after recent supply-chain woes.

Why Now Might Be the Time For a Hardware Refresh

Some companies try to save money by hanging onto devices longer, but that could actually be more costly.