Happy Mother's Day!

How are you planning to honor Mom this weekend? A wam wish for a very happy Mother's Day to all you wonderful moms!!

A wood fence keeps out unwanted critters and adds definition and beauty to your home. Check out these tips on how to create one for your yard!

Still 2 more weeks left to save 15% off Red Oak Flooring for your home!! Have a great weekend - weather is suppose to be fantastic, hooray for spring!!!

Looking for a fun event this weekend?

Check out the TAP NY Craft Beer and Fine Food Festival taking place at Hunter Mountain!

$25 Amazon Gift Card drawing!

Who doesn't want some extra cash right? Just "Like" us on Facebook and enter to win $25! Drawing our winner on May 15th!

Happy Earth Day!

Tony Musso continues to lead the way in green design. Check out Part 3 of his project - water conservation, recycled steel framework and green panel system!

Earth Week!

It's Earth Week! Do your part to keep our planet healthy - buy local produce, recycle everything possible, plant a tree! Check out A Billion Acts of Green and get involved!

Weekend activities!

LOTS of fun events happening throughout the Catskills and Hudson Valley this weekend! Easter egg hunts, concerts, spring festivals & more. Check out the Calendar here!

Outdoor Flooring Options

Great tips from DYI network on outdoor flooring options for your deck, patio or driveway - can't wait to enjoy the first al fresco meal of the season!

Spring Savings!

Now through May 15th save 15% off all Red Oak Flooring!

Think Spring!

Click here for some good tips on cleaning up your yard this weekend (if it's not covered in snow!)

Last day to save 15% on all Select Cherry flooring is tomorrow!

Meet a local artist!

Walter Putrycz makes gorgeous cutting and serving boards from local hardwoods. I just bought the Apple in Maple wood! Check out his work at WallyWoodShop.com

It's tax time again..

With April 15th just around the corner be sure to have your tax information in order - check out the IRS website for tips & answers. Have a great weekend!

In Cooperstown this weekend?

Check out the Epicurean Food Tasting Festival! A great event held at the beautiful Otesaga Hotel to benefit the Catskill Area Hospice.

Latest project!

We are proud to announce our latest completed project - Ash flooring and trim for 77 Reade Street. Stay tuned for more updates and photo's!

Hudson Valley Restaurant Week!

Through March 27th enjoy lunch or dinner out and support our local restaurants! Check out Valley Table.

"Spring" into your new flooring project by taking advantage of our extended sale on Select Cherry Flooring - now through March 31st!

Weekend events!

Check out the Maple Sugar tours at the Hudson Highlands Nature Center in Cornwall. Or head over to Goshen for the annual St. Patrick's Day parade on Sunday at 2pm!

Cherry Flooring Sale!

Last few days to take advantage of our Cherry Flooring Sale! 15% off all Select Cherry Flooring. Ends next Tuesday March 15th!

Watershed Wednesday!

Check out "Watershed Wednesday" this Wednesday at 1:00pm on WIOX 91.3FM where I will be chatting with Tara Collins and Josh VanBrakle from the Watershed Agricultural Council about wood products in the Catskills! You can stream online at 91.3!

Spring Garden Shows!

There are so many spring garden shows coming up in the next month! Happening this weekend is CNY Blooms in Syracuse (http://www.cnyblooms.com/) and the Philadelphia Flower show (http://www.theflowershow.com/). Check out this article for a full list!

Hudson Valley Builders Show tomorrow!

March 2: 2:00pm - 7:30 pm
Anthony's Pier 9
New Windsor, NY

In the New Jersey area this weekend?

Check out the Woodworking and DIY Show at the Garden State Exhibit Center in Somerset for demonstrations, ideas, and expert advice to get your spring projects going!

NAHB Green Building Standard

When building or renovating a home today it's important to consider "green building practices" in your plan. The National Association of Home Builders Green Building Standard is a great tool to guide you in the right direction.

Refinish and Refresh!

The beauty of solid wood is its ability to be refinished. Whether your wood piece is starting to show its age or you just want to change up your style: grab a palm sander, sand down the existing finish to the raw wood, and apply the new paint or stain of your choice. Instant makeover!

Happy Valentine's Day

Staying in tonight? Check out these easy to make, yet healthy recipes from Eating Well for a perfect dinner!

Wood flooring finishes

We're often asked about which type of finish to apply to wood floors.  With so many different options on the market it really depends on the look you are going for and your lifestyle.  Here is some good information from the National Wood Flooring Association discussing finishes.

Winter Sale!

15% off Select Grade Cherry Flooring
All widths (3", 4", 5")
Now through March 15th

Ice Dams

With yet ANOTHER winter storm on its way this week, here's a good article from Fine Homebuilding on Ice Dams - what they are and how to prevent them.

For all you DIY'ers: check out the Kreg Jig. I recently purchased one and just built my first bookcase! For the professional woodworker, yes, this is cheating, but for us amateurs it is fast and easy to use. They also have free project plans on their website!

Here's a cool idea to create more seating space in your dining room - build a bar shelf!  Click here to learn more.

What do New York, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Vermont have in common?


The State Tree of all 4 is the Hard Maple (also known as Sugar Maple)!

International Builders Show

The biggest event of the year in the home building industry, the International Builders Show, took place last week. Check out these articles to learn about the latest products, trends and advice!

Looking for wood products?

Support local businesses right here in New York! Check out the Catskill WoodNet - a group of woodworkers, artisans & sawmills in the Catskill Mountains dedicated to supporting the health of our watersheds and forestlands.

Way to go ladies!

Check out these DIY women who are rolling up their sleeves and creating simple, yet practical pieces for their homes.

http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2011/jan/10/diy-moms/

Weekend warrior!

 Want to get organized for the New Year?  How about building some shelves!  Check out these tips

Wood trivia: What is the NHLA?

Answer: National Hardwood Lumber Association. This organization represents the North American hardwood lumber industry and establishes many of the rules and standards for manufacturing hardwood lumber. Learn more at their website!

Happy New Year!

We hope you all had a wonderful holiday season and are ready to start a brand new year! Check out the new HGTV Dream Home in Stowe, VT - it has some fantastic woodwork (look at the ceilings!).

http://www.hgtv.com/dream-home/index.html

For expert tips and ideas on everything "wood", check out the "The Wood Whisperer" blog! A last minute gift idea for the woodworker in the family may be this movie he recently reviewed - "Woodshop". A bit on the cheesy, corny side, but for those into wood, it might be a good laugh!http://thewoodwhisperer.com/woodshop-the-movie/

DIY Home Energy Assessment

The last thing we want to think about during the holidays is another project around the house.  However, taking the time to do a home energy assessment can potentially save you some serious cash in the New Year.  Check out the Dept. of Energy's DIY tips; many utility companies also offer in-home assessments for a small fee.

Honeysuckle!

Honeysuckle has officially been declared the color for 2011.  So how can one possibly incorporate this color into wood?  Check out this picture!  Beautiful white wainscot combined with a great pink color wall and green accents!

Building or Renovating your home this year?

Click here to check out tips from Builder Magazine on the top products to consider!

Thanks to Frugal Farmhouse Design for mentioning our Eastern White Pine flooring! We look forward to seeing pictures of your finished kitchen. Be sure to check out Lori's blog and her shop (The White Flower Farmhouse) to see her beautiful designs!

This holiday season give the woodworker or do-it-yourselfer in the family a head start on their projects with a gift certificate to Wightman Specialty Woods!

There are no restrictions or expiration dates on our gift certificates in case that New Year's project doesn't get started as soon as the ball drops!

Get in the spirit of the season by making a wreath!

Wreaths are easy to make and don't have to cost a lot of money - you can find many parts of your wreath from your own backyard (pine cones, evergreens, holly bushes) or from decorations you already have (ribbons, bows, dried flowers) - the possibilities are endless!
Click here to learn more!

The holiday season has arrived!

Do you know which state is the top producer of Christmas trees in the U.S.?
Oregon! (though New York is in the top ten)

Thanksgiving trivia!

Did you know?
President Abraham Lincoln established the original date for our National Thanksgiving Day celebration in 1863, but it wasn't until 1941 that Congress officially declared Thanksgiving a national holiday.

Winter heating season has arrived!

To help out with that heating bill, you may consider wood products as a source of heat. Check out The Department of Energy information on wood and pellet stoves to learn more!

How long should firewood 'season' before burning?

Answer: Regardless of the specie, it is best to burn firewood that has been drying for 1 year. Wood that has dried less than a year will produce a lot of smoke & not burn well, whereas wood that has been adequately dried will burn clean and hot!