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How to Install Reclaimed Wood Flooring

MR Timbers doesn’t install the reclaimed lumber that we sell, but that doesn’t mean we hold out on you at all. Today we’ll be sharing “how to install reclaimed wood flooring.” The different practices that we’ve learned over the years will help you install your reclaimed wood flooring without any problems— things like: Choosing the [...]

2022-07-22T12:18:15-05:00

Minnesota Builder to Know: Range Custom Homes

In another addition of Minnesota Builder to Know, we’re featuring Range Custom Homes. Range Homes is located in Rochester, Minnesota, and is run by a husband and wife team. From their website: “ Creating a beautiful house for our clients to call home is what it's all about...and while we are at it...let's have some [...]

2021-06-15T08:46:17-05:00

DIY Reclaimed Wood Bench and Table

Reclaimed wood benches are versatile, beautiful pieces of furniture that can be used both inside and outside. There are many different ways to use reclaimed wood, and creating a bench is one of our favorite solutions, as well as a creative way to add to the aesthetics of your home easily. After all, what's better [...]

2021-07-16T12:38:44-05:00

Minnesota Builder to Know: Custom One Homes

We’re back with another edition of Minnesota Builder to Know! This series is all about bringing to light builders that are using reclaimed wood products to take their homes to the next level. This month we’re sharing Custom One Homes out of Woodbury, Minnesota. Custom One has been building custom homes in the Twin Cities [...]

2021-10-07T08:49:19-05:00

Understanding the Cost Behind Reclaimed Wood

Reclaimed wood costs more than buying new wood from a hardware store. Instead of paying a low price that makes it easy to pick up a couple of 2×4’s, reclaimed wood comes at a premium. But for that premium, you’ll have wood with a story and unique characteristics different from virgin lumber. One of the benefits [...]

2023-01-03T17:39:52-06:00

How To Build A DIY Reclaimed Wood Planter In 7 Easy Steps

Reclaimed wood planters are great additions to outdoor landscapes, whether you live in the city, suburbs, or an apartment. Apartment decks are especially good locations for wood planters because they don't take up too much room and offer a great place to grow plants. If you like indoor plants, you could use your new wood [...]

2021-12-17T00:58:04-06:00

Minnesota Builder to Know: Great Northern Builders

Every month we cover a Minnesota builder that you should know about. This month we're covering Great Northern Builders. Great Northern is located in Eagan, Minnesota, and was founded in 2009. Since then, they've been working and building their business on "customer service, seamless management, expert trade partners, and quality workmanship to every job site." [...]

2020-08-05T07:18:33-05:00

How to Clean Reclaimed Wood: DIY Guide

There are lots of things that go into wood reclaiming and preparing it to be installed in your home. One of the essential parts of the process is cleaning the wood. We love reclaimed wood, and we love helping people incorporate reclaimed wood into their homes. That's why we're putting together this guide on how [...]

2022-07-07T10:34:18-05:00

MN Builder to Know: Hage Homes

This month on our builder to know series, we're highlighting Hage Homes. Every month we like to highlight a builder in the remodeling and home building industry that likes to use our reclaimed wood products if you like the work that one of these builders does then feel free to check out their website to [...]

2020-07-13T10:09:40-05:00