Howe Lumber

Howe Lumber is a full service lumber supplier and hardware store located on easy to reach Route 9 in central MA. Family owned and operated since 1965, we are committed to helping customers from frame to finish and every project in between. We stock a variety of materials for all of your construction needs. In addition to our rental center, we offer kitchen and bath design, deck design, door and window measures and estimating services. Whether your next project is large or small, stop in or call one of our experienced salespeople to help.

Pine Doors: There are two more common patterns for pine doors: 4 panel (left) and 6 panel (right). 6 panel is by far the most common, especially in the Northeast. It is most commonly associated with a colonial or more traditional look. There are all sorts of different styles of wooden doors available, and in woods other than pine. We have a variety of styles from which to choose, as well as the ability to order custom doors (those tend to take a little more time and are a little more expensive, though.)

BASEBOARD: Baseboard is a moulding that is rarely noticed, since it is usually found only along the border of the floor and the wall. It is also known as "mop board", since it is the moulding that is most often hit by the mop when cleaning the floor. This is a part of the reason why this moulding is there. It protects the bottom part of the wall from mops, shoes, and other abuses, keeping your walls from cracking. They are usually relatively simple looking, and often loosely match the style of the casing in a room.

Of all the elements of a room remodel, the construction, door style, color, and material of your cabinets will make the strongest visual statement. Since cabinetry is such a large portion of the average kitchen or bath project budget, understanding all the options is critical. We can help. Questions you'll want to ask include: Will it work tomorrow like it works today? Does the manufacturer stand behind the product? When it comes to cabinetry there are many important factors to consider including manufacturer, quality of construction, door material, door style and finish, storage options and accessories, number of cabinets needed, and most importantly - what type of cabinetry you choose to buy.

Unfinished Flooring: Unfinished flooring is simply wood without any stain or sealer applied to it at the factory. This means that you can stain it to your choice of color, and make it as shiny or dull as you wish. It also means that there is more labor involved in the installation process. Flooring is generally attached to the subfloor by means of a hidden nailing system, unless it's a specialty floor like the floating floor systems. The nails are hidden by shooting them just above the tongue, through the flooring, and into the sub floor.