Projectbook: Building Your Own Backyard Compost Pile
What do orange rinds, coffee grounds and a pile of leaves have in common? All three decomposes and can be used in a compost pile and for that waste you can’t throw into that pile consider getting bin hire to dispose of it properly. But what is a compost pile really, and how does one go […]
Protecting Your Spring Garden From Frost
Picture this. It’s early spring and you’ve just planted your new garden, or perhaps you’re seeing your perennial shoots starting to thrive, then along comes the threat of a frost or freezing weather. This is one of the biggest worries for the gardener; threats that can harm or kill your plants. When temperatures near freezing, a few degrees can […]
Pansies: The Hardy Annual
Pansies are those hardy annuals we all love that have “faces”! These happy flowers are must-haves to celebrate the first days of spring since they don’t mind the cold weather (as cold as 15 degrees) and can even take a little snow and ice! Pansies are universal favorites, and for good reason! They are generally admired for […]
The LED Takeover
It used to be that incandescent light bulbs ruled the market place. Every light in every home had incandescent bulbs. Beginning in the 1880’s with Thomas Edison’s carbon-filament bulbs, incandescents were synonymous with the words light bulb until the 1990’s , when Compact Florescent Light (CFL) bulbs began to be widely used. Since the invention of the […]
Concrobium Mold Control
Mold (especially after the 2014-2015 winter) is no laughing matter, so make sure to get a proper mold inspection. To fight this mold you need the best product you can get to not only eliminate mold, but prevent it’s coming back. At Koopman Lumber we proudly sell Concrobium Mold Control in both 32oz and 1 gallon sizes. […]
Save on Heating With Recycled Dryer Heat!
If you’ve ever looked out the window during the winter time while your electric dryer is running you’ve probably noticed the mist pouring out of your home. Your dryer constantly pumps out warm and moist air into the world and you don’t get to see even the slightest amount of it. At Koopman we actually […]
A Guide To Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous gas that results from incomplete burning of fuels such as natural gas, propane, oil, wood, coal and gasoline. What makes it especially dangerous is that it is colorless and odorless. Each year many people die from accidental CO poisoning and thousands more are injured. Thankfully there are many products […]
How to Prevent Frozen Pipes
In these cold winter months, we hear one fear loud and clear from homeowners every day; frozen pipes. The fear of freezing pipes lurks in the back of every homeowners mind, but frequently they are unsure how to act on it. Since it’s not too difficult to insulate your pipes and prevent freezing, let’s look at a few […]
Insulating your Attic
Winter is almost here, and we are already beginning to feel the cold settle in here in New England. Now is the perfect time to start insulating your house before the real winter cold fronts start to hit us. In this four part series, we will look at the most common places you suffer heat loss in your […]
Hot Gifts for Dad This Christmas
This year it’s time to give back to the dads in your life for all they give us throughout the year. Dads wear many hats every day, and we think that this Christmas they should be rewarded for all they do for us. Team up with Koopman Lumber this year and get the special dad […]