Your Backyard Oasis
Pavers, blocks, retaining walls, decking, outdoor lights and pergolas. We have decided to combine all of these lovely things into a single blog post, simply because each home owner has different needs for their yard and gardens and we thought we would get some ideas...
How Long Bros can help you – bathroom look and functionality
We are starting a short series of blog posts called "How Long Bros can help you..." and this month we are featuring How Long Bros can help you in the bathroom! OK NOT LITERALLY...but we can help you fix and improve the look and functionality. Caulking your bathtub or...
How to use your SCRAP WOOD – UPCYCLE ideas!
Thanks to the website FOR DIYers, we found some inspiration. What better way to start 2017 than with an UPCYCLE blog post? They posed the question “What can you do with your scrap wood?” Genius idea! We had to write a blog post about it and share some of their ideas...
Christmas House Decorating Contest
Sponsored By: Long Bros. Building Supply, Inc. We want to see your Christmas spirit! All homes in Woodburn (97071), Hubbard (97032) and Gervais (97026), Mt. Angel (97362) are welcome to participate. Download and Print Rules Flyer Submit your entries to Long Bros....
Pumpkin carving with a Dremel
First, decide if you are going to use a pattern or if you want to freehand your pumpkin design. If you decide to freehand it, draw it on a piece of paper first and then transfer the design to the pumpkin using the small poker you see in many of the store...
This time of year we can make sure our gutters are ready for the glorious Oregon rain
Sunshine is delicious, rain is re-freshing, wind braces us up, snow is exhilarating; there is really no such thing as bad weather, only different kinds of good weather. This time of year we can make sure our gutters are ready for the glorious Oregon rain and luckily...
Mold is part of our natural environment and can be found everywhere, indoors and outdoors.
The best way to control mold growth is to control moisture but let’s face the music: generally speaking, we live in a wet climate. It’s strange to talk about these products before the rain hits, but being ahead of the game is where we want you to be and this is why we...
Insight for picking your wood at Long Bros.
Choosing the right board for your project isn’t always easy. Without digging through stacks of lumber, your best perspective is often a small cross-section of end grain. But how much can you really tell about the wood from that angle? You CAN learn the story of the...
Your BACKYARD Oasis!
Pavers, blocks, retaining walls, decking, outdoor lights and pergolas. We decided to combine all of these lovely things into ONE blog post because each home owner has different needs for their varying yards and gardens. No matter what your budget is, you can create...
It’s THAT time of year; fencing for your agriculture needs.
Long Bros takes the mystery out of fencing options. Your animals are an investment and keeping them safe and secure is paramount. In the past, natural materials were the only available supplies for farm fencing. But in the late 1800s, barbed wire was invented offering...