Jobsite Safety – Extension Cords and Cord Safety
When working on any jobsite, there are obvious risks we undertake. Saws are screaming, Jackhammers are pounding, generators are roaring, anything could happen! One of the most dangerous things on the jobsite is present in all of these examples; electricity. As it stands, the majority of our jobsites are corded, leading to possible injuries and fatalities through […]
Product Spotlight: Benjamin Moore
Koopman Lumber is proud of the incredible value we get to bring our customers when they’re ordering. We wake up every morning knowing that when we open our doors our customers will be able to shop the best quality products at competitive prices. It’s this commitment to quality and passion for competition that fuels our decisions every […]
DeWalt Flexvolt – The Cordless Jobsite
A new era in job site power, productivity, and safety has been announced, and its name is DeWalt Flexvolt. This new line from DeWalt is jam packed with all the power you expect from a corded tool, but the convenience you demand from a cordless one. Their entire line-up is built with usability in mind, with […]
Getting Rid of Gypsy Moths: Preventing Next Year’s Generation Of Caterpillars
After gypsy moth caterpillars have eaten their way through May and June, it can be tempting to think that you’re in the clear. Sure, the creepy hairy crawlers are no longer devouring your tree’s leaves and are no longer depositing shredded leaves and other matter all over your yard. But in reality, all that has […]
Product Spotlight: Trex
The World’s #1 Decking Brand Since 1996, Trex has invented, defined and perfected the composite deck category with a lineup of low-maintenance, high-performance products that fundamentally change the way we live outdoors. It’s no wonder so many happy deck owners consider Trex the best decking material. What is Composite Decking? Composite deck boards are made of […]
From Old Deck to New: Applying New Stain to Your Deck
A deck should be somewhere you are proud to spend your time; an outdoor getaway right outside your door where you can sit, eat, entertain and relax! When the damage and finish on a deck starts to wear away, this relaxing spot of your home can become stressful, ugly, and even dangerous. Most decks should be cleaned […]
Hornet and Wasp Control: Get Rid of These Unwanted Pests
Everyone loves bumblebees. We see them floating lazily from flower to flower, wonder at them, and get a little sad knowing that their population is dwindling. And then we see a wasp. At that moment we lose all cool and start worrying about the flying, stinging machine zipping around near us. “Is there a nest […]
Coast of Maine Product Spotlight
Coast of Maine has been making locally sourced organic compost for the last 20 years, and it keeps getting batter and better. Carlos and Jean Quijano started coast of Maine and named it after their favorite place on earth. Making compost out of the coast’s natural resources just seemed like a no-brainer to this go-getting […]
How to Repair Vinyl Siding
Vinyl siding is a big investment to make in your home. The last thing you want to see after going through the process of investing in and installing vinyl siding is chips, dents, and heat warping. Sadly we know that siding on your house is meant to withstand the abuse of weather and negligent kids. At […]
Chicken Coop Must Haves
Chickens don’t have the luxury of hiring the area’s best contractors. Instead, they rely on you to acquire or build their homes for them. To keep your poultry happy and healthy their living conditions need to be “up-to-code”. Just as a clean and enjoyable home environment goes a long way toward making your life better, so […]