New Kitchen & Bath Design Center Location in Easton

New Kitchen & Bath Design Center Location in Easton

New Kitchen & Bath Design Center Location in Easton Friel Lumber Company is pleased to announce our new Kitchen & Bath Design Center location in Easton, Maryland. It is our second location, which allows us to help even more customers on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. That’s twice the experienced designers, twice the showrooms, and twice the chance for you to get the

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How to Choose the Best Bathroom Countertops

How to Choose the Best Bathroom Countertops

Nothing sets the tone for a bathroom quite like countertops. Choosing the best countertop that blends with your bathroom décor adds a subtle elegance that turns your bathroom into a perfect oasis. But how do you choose the best? From countertop material options to pattern variations, below is a roundup of tips to help you pick the best bathroom countertop.

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7 Ways to Improve Lighting in Your Home

7 Ways to Improve Lighting in Your Home

Do you always feel like something is missing in your perfectly designed space? If so, it’s probably the lighting. Proper lighting complements your décor, creating a welcoming ambiance. It also enhances your home’s usability and can even help you reduce utility costs. You’ll notice a significant difference when you utilize the below lighting ideas in your home to improve lighting in your space.

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Five Smart Design Tips for Creating an Open Floor Plan

Five Smart Design Tips for Creating an Open Floor Plan

Open floor plan living is all the rage nowadays. From a kitchen-diner within the living room to a home office within the same space, individuals are slowly moving away from boxed-in rooms to open, airy and bright spaces. Despite the increasing popularity, open-floor plan spaces can be a real pain to organize and decorate. However, just because it’s difficult doesn’t mean it’s impossible. Read on for handy tips on designing an open floor plan the right way.

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4 Reasons to Hire a Design Team for Your Remodel

4 Reasons to Hire a Design Team for Your Remodel

It can be pretty tempting to forgo hiring a design team and attempting your home remodeling project on your own. Depending on the nature of the project and how much experience you have, a DIY remodel may not be that big of a deal. However, if you have little home remodeling experience, it’s best to involve a professional design team.

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3 Signs Your Home Needs a Window Replacement

3 Signs Your Home Needs a Window Replacement

Your home’s windows are quite literally the windows to the world, and that means you need to take proper care of them. Although, do you know the difference between window replacement and window maintenance? Or when replacement is necessary over standard maintenance? Unfortunately, many homeowners don’t! If you aren’t quite sure of the difference yourself, then don’t fret! Here’s what you need to know.

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To Replace or Fix – How to Care For Your Wooden Fence

To Replace or Fix - How to Care For Your Wooden Fence

A well-maintained fence can offer more than security and privacy. It can also add value to your home by making your yard attractive. The rustic look that a wood fence offers can be a perfect complement to most landscaping designs. However, you need to know how to care for your fence if you want it to last a long time. Caring for your fence is not as complicated as it sounds. You can always hire someone to help with the fence upkeep and repairs. But with the proper know-how and the right tools, you can also do it yourself.

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Dedicated Kitchen Beverage Bars That Are Fun & Practical

Dedicated Kitchen Beverage Bars That Are Fun & Practical

Dedicated kitchen beverage bars are meant for large kitchens with plenty of space, right? Not at all! There are plenty of beverage bar ideas out there suitable for kitchens of all shapes, sizes, and designs. The only thing limiting you is your creativity. Some may argue that having dedicated kitchen beverage bars aren’t necessary for the home – but they can be useful when designed properly. Kitchen beverage stations are an excellent way to help you keep your kitchen neat and organized.

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How to Design a Main Bathroom For Your Family

How to Design a Main Bathroom For Your Family

Whether you’ve just moved into a new home or you’re looking to remodel your main bathroom to make it more family-friendly, there are several things you’ll want to consider before you take on the project.

Designing a family-friendly bathroom means that you’ll likely have to put the design on the back burner, at least in some aspects. That’s because functionality needs to take precedence when designing a bathroom that everyone in your family can utilize. For instance, you may need to include a traditional bathtub instead of a fancy jacuzzi-style tub in your main bathroom to accommodate your small ones who still enjoy a nice quiet bubble bath.

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