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Feb 7
3 min

Now is the time to get your deck done for summer!

It's February and it's cold. The last thing you're probably thinking about is sitting outside on your deck. Some of you have a long list ...

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Jan 26
3 min

Tips for selecting a contractor

So you’ve decided you want to take on a home project - congratulations! Improving the look and feel of your home is a big undertaking but...

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Jan 5
4 min

Smart Home Security Tips

“Alexa, turn off the lights.” “Hey Google, lock the doors.” How many of you have asked your own smart devices to do those things? Or perh...

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Dec 18, 2019
1 min

A "Thank You" to our customers

There is a common word to describe most people this time of year: Busy. Whether it’s running to grab last-minute gifts for loved ones, he...

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Dec 5, 2019
1 min

Choosing the right countertop

When you redo your kitchen, the first thing people think of is what their cabinets are going to look like. Often what you use the most, y...

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Dec 2, 2019
1 min

History of Nelson-Young Lumber

Nelson-Young Lumber Company was started in 1913 when Fred A. Young and two partners, James Fifield and Al Schaller purchased the old Whit...

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Nov 21, 2019
4 min

How is lumber made?

Lumber: You’re probably surrounded by it right now. You’ve probably bought it before. Perhaps you’ve even built something with it. You kn...

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Oct 26, 2019
4 min

So what actually is the size of a 2x4?

The most well-known piece of lumber is the 2x4, pronounced two-by-four. It’s mostly used in the framing of houses but you’ll also see it ...

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Oct 20, 2019
2 min

The Next Steps

It was 1988; Tracy (Nelson) Tronnes was in her seventh year of public accounting when she felt the pull of the family business and came o...

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Oct 6, 2019
3 min

Choosing Siding for Your House

Curb appeal, durability, or the latest building trends. These are all things you might consider if you’re looking into getting new siding...

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Sep 30, 2019
2 min

Save on energy costs with high-efficiency windows

It’s officially fall. Trees are starting to turn colors, the air is starting to become crisp and cool, and football is on TV. But fall al...

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Sep 22, 2019
2 min

The Process of Building a House

So you’ve lived in your house for 20 years and are finally ready for your dream home. You and your partner have given it some thought and...

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Aug 28, 2019
2 min

What is Labor Day?

Labor Day: A day that most of us, ironically, do not labor. For most of our lives, Labor Day has meant two things: the unofficial end of ...

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Aug 20, 2019
2 min

Milwaukee Tool at Nelson-Young: Why?

We’re a lumberyard. At our core, we sell lumber. Over time, we’ve sold more and more in terms of the variety of building products you can...

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Jul 29, 2019
1 min

What is Engineered Wood?

OSB, LVL, I-Joists….You’ve probably heard these product names if you’ve ever been on a job site or in a lumberyard. They’re becoming more...

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Jul 17, 2019
2 min

What is Pressure-Treated Wood?

What is pressure-treated wood? Many of you have used it before. If not, you probably stood on it in some capacity. It’s most commonly use...

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Jul 12, 2019
2 min

To Buy or to Build?

If you’re in the market to buy a house right now, we don’t need to tell you that it’s not a buyer’s market. As exciting as it can be to b...

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Jun 27, 2019
3 min

"Is it too late for my summer deck project?"

“Wait, it’s almost July already? Where did the summer go?” Chances are, you’ve had this thought in the last week or so. We’re almost to J...

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Since 1913

Now is the time to get your deck done for summer!

Tips for selecting a contractor

Smart Home Security Tips

A "Thank You" to our customers

Choosing the right countertop

History of Nelson-Young Lumber

How is lumber made?

So what actually is the size of a 2x4?

The Next Steps

Choosing Siding for Your House

Save on energy costs with high-efficiency windows

The Process of Building a House

What is Labor Day?

Milwaukee Tool at Nelson-Young: Why?

What is Engineered Wood?

What is Pressure-Treated Wood?

To Buy or to Build?

"Is it too late for my summer deck project?"