Supplies for Spring Home Maintenance Projects in Langley

With winter fading away, springtime provides plenty of opportunities to get started on some of the home improvement projects that you have been saving for warmer weather and lighter skies. At Country Lumber, we provide a vast variety of supplies for spring home maintenance projects in Langley.

Langley Spring Home Maintenance Project Supplies

If you live in Langley and you plan on doing maintenance or updates on your home this spring, it is worth knowing where to find the supplies you will need. At Country Lumber, we carry a massive variety of building supplies and products for spring building projects, including:

·      Concrete and concrete products

·      Lumber and wood

·      Decking materials

·      Siding

·      Roofing

·      Landscaping materials and supplies

·      Fascia

·      Fencing

·      Windows

·      Tools and hardware

Langley Spring Project Suggestions

Outdoor home maintenance often gets put on hold for Fraser Valley homes during the winter, so it can be useful to get some ideas for projects to get started on in the spring. Some suggestions for home improvement projects to get started on in the spring include:

Revamp Your Deck

Setting up your outdoor living space by fixing up your deck can make a major difference on how you enjoy the warmer seasons. This project could include repainting or re-staining the deck and refurnishing it or, if the deck is in poor condition, rebuilding the entire deck with new materials.

Gutter and Fascia Maintenance

Gutters and fascia can take a beating from the colder and wetter months, so it is important to make sure that you keep these features of your Langley home maintained. Cleaning and repairing gutters and replacing rotted or damaged fascia can help your home to be better equipped to resist future winter weather.

Roof Repairs

If there have been any kind of winter storms in Langley during the winter, it is likely that your roof will need some repairs. Whether you only need to replace a few shingles or need to repair holes or leaks, it is important to do a full inspection and prepare to do some work every spring.

Caulk Around Windows and Doors

If there is a dry day or two on the horizon, it is worth taking the time to re-caulk your Langley home’s doors and windows to seal your home and improve its efficiency.

Fix Siding Issues

Regardless of what kind of siding you have, it is common for it to come loose or get damaged. This can put your home in danger of incurring water damage. It is worth making sure that your siding is intact and that there is no discolouration at any of the seams in the siding.

If you would like to learn more about the kinds of supplies for spring home maintenance projects in Langley that we carry, or if you would like to find out about any of the other services and supplies available from Country Lumber, please contact us and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

How to Fix a Hole in Drywall

Most people that have worked with drywall will tell you that it can be messy and sometimes frustrating to work with, so it is important to have a good understanding of how to fix a hole in drywall before getting started on patching your wall up. At Country Lumber, we know that any drywall repair job can be simplified with the right equipment, which is why we provide a variety of drywall tools and products.

How to Patch Drywall

There are a couple of different ways to repair drywall and the method used will depend on the size of the hole being repaired.

How to Fill Small Drywall Holes

A small hole in drywall is usually caused by hardware or small accidents and they are typically no larger than 2 inches. Small drywall holes can be fixed using spackle or wood filler. To patch small holes, adhere to the following procedure:

1. Sand down the edges of the hole and remove debris.

2. Scoop a little bit of spackle or wood filler into the hole using a trowel or putty knife and flatten it out a bit. Spackle shrinks as it dries, so be liberal with the amount used.

3. Wait for the spackle to dry completely and sand it smooth.

How to Patch Medium Sized Holes in Drywall

Medium holes in drywall are often created by doorknobs or other similarly sized objects. To fix medium drywall holes, self-adhesive patches are typically used. The following steps can be used to fix medium-sized drywall holes:

1. Place the adhesive mesh patch over the hole in the wall.

2. Using a drywall knife, scoop drywall joint compound or spackle onto the patch and begin spreading it across the surface of the patch towards the edges.

3. Feather the edges of the joint compound or spackle to blend into the wall by increasing pressure at the edges of the patch.

4. Let the patch dry and sand it flat.

5. Apply a second coat by repeating steps 1-4. If the pattern of the mesh is still visible, add a third coat.

How to Repair Large Holes in Drywall

For large drywall holes, it is often necessary to cut a new piece of drywall. Large holes can occur from accidents where a person or piece of furniture makes a hole in the wall, or they can be made deliberately when there is water damage to the drywall. Purchase a strip of drywall that is larger than the hole, and follow these drywall repair steps:

1. Cut a square out of the new drywall that is a bit bigger than the hole being fixed.

2. Hold the square over the hole and trace the outline onto the wall with a pencil.

3. Cut out the square shape from the wall.

4. Use drywall screws to screw furring strips in place on the sides of the square hole so that the furring strips overlap the edges of the hole.

5. Screw the square patch to the furring strips.

6. Tape the edges of the patch with drywall tape.

7. Using a drywall knife, scoop drywall joint compound or spackle onto the patch and begin spreading it across the surface of the patch towards the edges.

8. Feather the edges of the joint compound or spackle to blend into the wall by increasing pressure at the edges of the patch.

9. Let the patch dry and sand it flat.

10. Apply a second coat by repeating steps 1-4. If the pattern of the drywall tape is still visible through the sanded spackle, add a third coat.

If you would like to learn more about how to fix a hole in drywall, or if you would like to find out about any of the services and supplies available from Country Lumber, please contact us and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

How to Install Crown Moulding

Crown moulding is one of the best projects that you can do to make a big change to upgrade the look and feel of your home’s interior without making any structural or layout changes to the space. At Country Lumber, we know that, once you know how to install crown moulding, this job can be done by a confident home handyperson, and we provide all of the tools and supplies needed to finish any crown moulding installation.

How to Install Crown Moulding

Crown moulding installations can be frustrating and tiresome, as they require the installer to hold materials above their head for long periods of time and make mitred cuts that can be difficult to get exactly right. Despite these frustrations, crown moulding installation is a task that can be completed by many novices with the right tools and instruction. To install crown moulding in your home, adhere to the following procedure:

1.     Prepare Supplies and the Space

Start by measuring the room to ensure that you buy enough crown moulding to get the job done. Plan out the different walls and make sure that you get long enough pieces so that you have as few seams as possible. You will also need:

·       Construction adhesive

·       Wood filler or spackle

·       A pneumatic or electric brad nailer

·       A mitre saw

You can also prepare by marking the walls with masking tape so that you know where studs and joists are. This will make it easier to install the crown moulding. Use a chalk line to mark a straight line along the walls and ceiling where the edge of the moulding will lie.

2.     Start with the Longest Wall

Begin by cutting and installing the longest piece of moulding. Cut the ends at a right angle, as the first wall does not require the ends to be coped to fit. Drop a bead of construction adhesive along the edges of the crown moulding and lift it into place. Have a helper assist you in holding the board in position while you nail it into every stud and joist, starting at one end.

3.     Work Around the Room in a Circle

Moving to the right, cut and install each piece of crown moulding on each wall. One end of each board will need to be coped and mitred to fit over the previous piece of crown moulding. Coping and mitring can be done most easily by creating a custom fence for your mitre saw that holds the crown moulding at the angle at which it is going to be installed on the wall.

If you are going to use a mitre cut to fit each piece of moulding, it may take some trial and error to get the cuts right, as most corners in homes are not perfect right angles. Coping allows you to avoid this, but it can be a bit complicated if you have not done it before. Make sure that you look up a tutorial on coping and practice with some scraps.

4.     Fill in Holes and Clean Up

Use the wood filler or spackle to fill in nail holes along the pieces of crown moulding. You can also use these materials to fill in seams or touch them up after crushing the seams together. Touch up everything with paint or wood stain. Once all of this is finished, you are ready to clean up and enjoy the new look.

If you are interested in finding out more information about how to install crown moulding, or if you would like to find out about any of the other services and supplies available from Country Lumber, please contact us and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Supplies for Abbotsford DIY Home Projects

If you are looking to enhance the look, function, and value of your Abbotsford home, there are a variety of home improvement projects that you can undertake. At Country Lumber, we provide a massive range of supplies for Abbotsford DIY home projects and other large-scale building jobs. If you are looking for a supplier of materials for your Fraser Valley home improvement work, we can get you what you are looking for.

Abbotsford DIY Home Improvement Supplies

With the right supplies, there are nearly endless different jobs that can be done to improve the quality of your home. Some of the most useful building supplies for Abbotsford DIYers include:

Shiplap and Tongue and Groove

If you are improving your home with any flat wooden surface, it is worth knowing where to find different types of shiplap and tongue and groove boards. Using these simple materials, you can create incredible feature walls, drop ceilings, cabinet façades, and even furniture. These boards can be primed and painted or they can be stained to offer a look that is consistent with Abbotsford’s modern aesthetic.

Mouldings

Whether you use MDF, finger joint, or any variety of wood board, mouldings can be useful for a wide range of accent projects. Whether you are planning on enhancing the look of your kitchen cabinets or installing board and batten in your bedrooms, moulding can give any Abbotsford home a great new look.

Plywood

There are hundreds of different varieties of plywood and they can all be used differently. Less appealing plywood can be used to set up a façade, which can then be covered with moulding or other attractive materials. Many types of plywood are attractive enough to be used on their own to create furniture or other home accents.

Hardware

Regardless of what kind of Abbotsford home DIY project you are taking on, you will definitely need a full supply of hardware and fasteners. Caulking, adhesives, nails, screws, hinges, and many other types of hardware are necessities for any DIY project.

If you are interested in finding out more information about the kinds of supplies for Abbotsford DIY home projects that you might need, or if you would like to find out about any of the other services and supplies available from Country Lumber, please contact us and we will get back to you as soon as possible.