by The Tongue and Groove Store | Feb 22, 2017 | Blog
Aristotle said, “in all the things of nature there is something of the marvelous.” We couldn’t agree more, which is why we are so in love with our Salvage Plank Pine. This rough sawn pine has been salvaged from a remote homestead. Our unique machining process, tongue and grooves all four sides of the material, [...]
by The Tongue and Groove Store | Feb 15, 2017 | Blog
A rising trend among homeowners is to add a decorative touch of wood to their home’s exterior. Consumers are seeking out non-structural beams to look like large timbers to bring dimension and distinction. Consumers often end up spending a small fortune by bringing in large, full thickness timbers to get the job done. The Tongue [...]
by The Tongue and Groove Store | Feb 8, 2017 | Blog
If you’ve watched HGTV’s Fixer Upper for more than five minutes, you’ve probably heard them talk about Shiplap. The Gaines duo is famous incorporating the planking into their designs and have started a national craze. The term shiplap refers to a wooden plank profile that leaves a slight shadow line or gap between each piece. [...]
by The Tongue and Groove Store | Jan 25, 2017 | Blog
We’re deep in the throes of the winter season. The cold, windy days are enough to drive anyone stir crazy. Beat cabin fever with some fun and easy (relative term) home improvement projects. We’ve scoured the internet and found the top five winter projects. 1. WOW Walls Since you’re stuck looking at them all winter [...]
by The Tongue and Groove Store | Jan 18, 2017 | Blog
Over 40 Million Monthly Unique Users Nominated Best Home Building, Remodeling and Design Professionals in North America and Around the World Duluth, MN, January 17, 2017 –The Tongue & Groove Store has won “Best Of Customer Service” on Houzz ®, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. The solid wood product manufacturer was chosen [...]
by The Tongue and Groove Store | Jan 4, 2017 | Blog
Before installing a hardwood floor, you should be sure to read any instructions or information provided by the manufacturer. If the material does not come with a manufacturer’s recommendation, take the following steps: Step 1: Ensure that the heating and air conditioning units are in operation for at least five days before the flooring is [...]
