Home Security For Summer Vacations
After the 2014-2015 winter, everyone here in New England can safely say, “THANK GOD IT’S SUMMER!” Warm weather means no more snow, tons of family barbecues, trips to the beach and, for many, summer vacations. But returning from a great summer vacation and discovering that something has gone seriously wrong at home while you were […]
Ask Koopman – Ground Cover
Let me see if I can cover enough ground here to help you out. In an attempt to keep family peace, your in-laws’ suggestion of mulching that area is not such a beastly suggestion. Mulch is inexpensive and carefree and never needs mowing! However, there are options with a bit more character than plain old […]
Koopman Recipes – Quick Snacks
We’re proud to partner with our friend Andrew Bausman to bring the best Big Green Egg recipes he knows. Today we’re looking at some delicious snacks that you can grill up and impress your friends with. Specifically we’re going to be looking at how to make spicy Jalapeño Poppers, Delicious Roasted Cauliflower, and a unique Smoked Candied Nuts. Jalapeño Poppers […]
Project Book: Painting Your Home’s Exterior Part 4: Painting Siding and Trim
After covering the washing of your house’s exterior, doing the necessary prep work as well as priming and caulking, we’ve finally reached the final stage of your exterior painting project; putting the finish coat of paint on your siding and trim. This is a really rewarding part of the process, as you see your house’s […]
Koopman Recipes – Jambalaya on the Egg
We’re proud to partner with our friend Andrew Bausman to bring the best Big Green Egg recipes he knows. Today we’re looking at a delicious classic made even better on the egg, Jambalaya! This delicious cajun dish is sure to add some spice to any backyard gathering or family dinner! Jambalaya Ingredients Bacon or bacon bits 1 chicken […]
Growing Your Own Produce: The Heritage of Victory Gardens
During World War I the Government rationed out essential foods like milk, butter, eggs, coffee, meat and sugar. However it had a much harder time rationing out fresh produce. Something had to be done, so the top minds put their heads together and started a new marketing campaign for Americans, “SOW THE SEEDS OF VICTORY! PLANT […]
NO-SPILL GAS CANS
At Koopman Lumber, we seek to bring you innovative solutions to common problems every day. With our Product Spotlight blogs, we’ll briefly highlight items that we believe many people can make use of but may not be aware that they exist. Making your life easier is our mission! Today we’re going to be taking a look at a […]
Crescent Pass-Thru Ratchet & Socket Set
If you’ve ever worked with a socket set before, you’ve probably experienced the frustration of trying to match a socket from your set with a specific fastener type. You may eventually have success, but you’re likely to spend a lot of time trying different sockets until you find a match. Finding a match also depends […]
Koopman Recipes – Beer Bread on the Big Green Egg
We’re proud to partner with our friend Andrew Bausman to bring the best Big Green Egg recipes he knows. Today Andrew is bringing us his Beer Bread on the Egg. A delicious and fun take on bread, this dish pairs great with soup, as a side, or even just by itself. Don’t expect it to stick around too […]
Ask Koopman: Shade Gardens
Dear Lost, Let’s see we can shed a little light on those shady places will help you find your way. And, yes, there are many, many options for you besides hosta. But let’s not ignore the idea of hosta, they add such wonderful color and texture to shade gardens. Let’s start with three things you should know: 1. […]