Classic wood flooring is featured in millions of homes worldwide, but another trend is taking the globe by storm: mixed hardwood flooring. This style guide explains exactly what mixed hardwood flooring is and provides practical ideas to incorporate it into your home. What Is Mixed Hardwood Flooring? In the past, hardwood floors were installed using one wood species and uniform color throughout the room. [...]
The first step for homeowners who are thinking about refreshing their floors is to consider how much hardwood flooring costs to install. Hardwood flooring installation costs can vary based on various factors, so it's crucial to complete some initial research on hardwood flooring ranges and other requisite expenses associated with flooring replacements. In this guide, we investigate average hardwood flooring costs and explain how [...]
The charming, rustic look of reclaimed wood and furniture made from pallets is all the rage right now. Whether you're turning on the television to the home improvement channel or leafing through the latest issue of your favorite interior design magazine, this trend is truly everywhere right now. With the price of lumber going up, utilizing high-quality, heat-treated pallet wood and boards in a [...]
If you're reading this, then you're either looking to get started with a fresh wood stain, or you already attempted it, and it didn't go so well. Either way, we're here to make sure that you get it right! Applying the right wood stain to your home's next project will make all the difference, and we want you to be 100% confident in the [...]
Reclaimed beams look truly beautiful in almost any home. And you can trust that we're not completely biased here at Manomin Resawn Timbers. Homeowners and designers are constantly finding ways to incorporate beautiful wood beams throughout their home designs. But, when it comes time for you to install a wood beam, you'll likely need some inspiration. Inspiration isn't too hard to find if you [...]
There are many different designs, ideas, and styles that can be used for your home. Design ideas can look like using reclaimed wood, purchasing shiplap from the local lumberyard, or finding old barn wood that you clean and install yourself. Each of these different options offers benefits and downfalls in its own right. We're laying it all out for you today, including some tips [...]
There's something special about making things yourself. Especially when it's going to be a focal point in your home. At Manomin Resawn Timbers, we love all things reclaimed wood, and we love DIY projects too! In today's post, we'll give you everything you need to create your own rustic reclaimed wood picture frames. Determine the Style You Want Your Picture Frame to Be You [...]
Reclaimed wood can make for beautiful shelving, and floating shelves are a great addition to almost any room in your home. Whether you'd like to have a bookshelf or a new place to show off decor, reclaimed wood floating shelves can be perfect. To install bookshelves, you're first going to need to build them. We'll walk you through each step, from procurement of the [...]
Have you been searching "Reclaimed wood near me" with no luck? Whether you're after a DIY project or you're a contractor trying to fulfill the needs of your client, finding reclaimed wood and installing it is never easy. But finding reclaimed wood doesn't need to be difficult or expensive. In this short guide, we'll break down some of the best places to find reclaimed [...]
While new wood in a home is nice for projects like flooring or paneling, it lacks the appeal and vintage aesthetic that's gained from older, aged wood. If you can't afford to purchase reclaimed wood from a dealer like Manomin Resawn Timbers, there are ways to age wood synthetically and make it look great. Today We're breaking down 7 simple techniques on how to [...]
Deforestation is a real problem and not just because of the increase in carbon dioxide and pollution that we're faced with year after year. Fewer trees and forests also mean less habitat for animals and birds alike. Insects and other smaller animals in decline might mean fewer mosquito bites for now, but if we aren’t intentional to protect our forests soon plants and animals [...]
Shiplap has been a commonly used feature in many homes for decades. But shiplap falls short when looking for something original and exciting for your home or business. At this point, it's not original and doesn't offer what homeowners want in an accent wall. Reclaimed wood paneling offers originality, sustainability, and a unique way to make your home look great. We've provided everything you [...]