What is the Most Durable Countertop?
For most homeowners, the kitchen is the most-used room of the house. From cooking breakfast, lunch, and dinner to being the go-to spot for afterschool snacks and homework sessions, your kitchen, and specifically your kitchen countertops, see a lot of wear. If you're...
Best Composite Siding Brands on the Market
Vinyl siding has some competition. For years, vinyl has been the top siding choice for homeowners across the country. Recently, however, a range of composite siding brands have grown in popularity. Ranging from fiber cement to engineered wood, composite siding brands...
How to Choose Energy Efficient Windows
Whether you're building a new home or updating your existing home, if energy efficiency is important to you, the windows you choose can have a significant impact on your home's ability to retain energy. In any home, your windows and doors are the most likely point for...
What is Collapsed Glass, and Can It Be Repaired?
Double-paned windows are affordable and energy-efficient, making them one of the most popular window options for homeowners. But, like any part of your home, after years of wear and tear, your double-paned windows can start to show signs of age. It's important to...
What is the Most Cost-Effective Way to Build a Garage?
Building a new garage is a big undertaking, but it’s one of those projects that many handy, experienced homeowners choose to tackle by themselves. If you’re considering DIYing your garage, you’re probably interested to know the different building methods you might...
7 Modern Basement Remodel Ideas
Finishing and remodeling your basement can give your home much-needed additional living space. No matter what you're remodeling for — more entertaining space, a new home office, or even a workout room — finishing the basement can do a lot to add value to your home. If...
Why is There Condensation Inside My New Windows?
If you've just had your windows replaced, you might be surprised to wake up one morning and see condensation clouding your view. Window condensation is relatively common with new windows, and while it's not always a bad sign, there are a few different types of window...
5 Benefits of Prefabricated Wall Panels
Building with manufactured components is a growing trend for both commercial and residential builders. When every construction professional is looking for ways to overcome the lack of skilled labor while minimizing build cycle time, prefabricated and manufactured...
Brand Spotlight: Vesta Steel Siding
Zeeland Lumber & Supply's Brand Spotlight series was developed to highlight our partners who are innovative, creative, and dedicated to the continuous improvement of their services and quality of materials. Exterior siding is one of the most important components...
What Are the Best Energy Efficient Exterior Doors?
In today’s world, energy efficiency is a primary concern for homeowners. If you’re looking for ways to make your home more energy-efficient, your exterior doors are a great place to start. Here’s a look at the best energy-efficient exterior door options on the...
Pole Barn Kit vs. Buying Your Own Materials
A pole barn has a million uses for any handy homeowner. From storing your lawnmower and landscaping tools to providing you the space you need for a workshop or additional garage parking, a pole barn is an easy, cost-effective way to get more storage on your property. ...
Brand Spotlight: Andersen Windows and Doors
Zeeland Lumber & Supply's Brand Spotlight series was developed to highlight our partners who are innovative, creative, and dedicated to the continuous improvement of their services and quality of materials. For many homeowners, windows are one of the single...
Contractors: Are You Offering These 5 Consumer Favorite Renovation Products?
When it comes to home renovations, consumers know what they want. As aging in place gains popularity, homeowners are investing in those big remodels that will set them up to live out their golden years at home. For contractors, that means a lot of big-ticket projects...
5 Deck Maintenance Tips for the End of Summer
As the summer draws to a close, homeowners everywhere start getting their homes ready for cooler weather. From rolling up the hose to cleaning the gutters, there's a lot to do to make sure your home is ready for the fall and winter. Your deck is just one more of those...
Kitchen Remodel 101: Guide to Countertops
When it comes to remodeling your kitchen, your cabinets, countertops, and flooring are the three biggest choices that define the style (and the budget) of your remodel project. You want each of those components to look great on their own, and fit well together in your...
6 Questions to Ask Before Buying a New Front Door
Buying a new front door is exciting. It's a chance for a new style, and to give the entryway of your home a little facelift. But, deciding which front door is right for your home when faced with the complete range of options available today is easier said than done....
How to Start Your Deck Repair Project
Summer is finally here in Michigan, and with the warmer weather comes a whole host of home improvement projects. One of the most popular by far is deck repair. Especially in colder climates where decks can take a beating over the winter when summer rolls around, it's...
5 Things to Look For When Buying Replacement Windows
Buying replacement windows is a big investment for any homeowner. Whether you've just moved into a home you hope to renovate, or you're spiffing up your long-time family home, replacement windows can go a long way to refresh your home's exterior while saving you quite...
Post-Frame vs. Stick Frame Building
When it comes to constructing any building, there are two primary methods to go about it. There's stick frame building, the method we most commonly associated with home building, and there's post-frame construction, the method used to build pole barns. Both of these...
6 Benefits of Post Frame Building
Post-frame construction is a popular building method for agricultural applications and residential outbuildings like pole barns, but did you know it can be used for more than that? As an efficient, economical, and exceptionally reliable building method, post-frame...