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...
Bathroom Countertops: What Are Your Remodeling Options?
Revised March 14, 2023 A bathroom remodel is one of the most satisfying home improvement projects out there. It's a small room, so you get a lot of bang for your buck, and the remodeling process is often much shorter than for a larger project like the kitchen. Best...
Boost Agricultural Building Profitability With Post Frame Construction
It's any builder's goal to increase cycle time. The more buildings you can get up, in less time, the more profitable your business becomes. For agricultural building, there's one solution that stands out above the rest when it comes to increasing profitability —...
What is post-frame construction?
Post-frame construction is a building method that's been around for a while. Traditionally used in agricultural applications, it's a fast and affordable way to construct buildings with large, open interior spaces, that are durable, versatile, and built to stand up...
Brand Spotlight: LP Building Solutions
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 service and quality of materials. This month we’re featuring an industry leader in...
Who Uses Manufactured Floor Trusses?
Manufactured floor trusses have many applications from multi-family homes to custom additions and industrial spaces. What are they and what are the benefits of using them? Read on to see if this product could be the perfect fit for you and your project. What...
Lumber Grades Explained
When it comes to any building project, from a commercial or residential building to the standard at-home DIY project, everything starts with lumber. The quality of lumber you choose for your project will determine everything from structural integrity to best use to...
Five of our Favorite Front Doors, and Where You Can Find Them
Your front door is the first impression visitors get when walking up to your residence. The threshold your guests cross sets the tone for the environment they’re walking into, so the doorway is your chance to make a statement about what experience you want them to...
Best Window Brands for your Home Remodel
When it comes to remodeling your home, you're always looking for ways to make your home better for you, but it's also good to keep in mind the resale value of the renovations you're making. Whether you're planning to stay in your home post-renovation, or you're fixing...
Brand Spotlight: Trex Decking
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 service and quality of materials. This month, we're putting our Brand Spotlight on Trex...
Home Energy Efficiency Checklist
When it comes to homeownership, it feels like there are tons of pitfalls. From regular maintenance to all the prepping you have to do for each season, wouldn't it be easier if there were just a checklist of to-dos? We thought so. That's why we've put together this...