RED’S BLOG

Spring and summer are popular seasons for home improvements. If you’ve got a bunch of interior and exterior tasks on your to-do list, put some power behind your projects with these must-have power tools.

You use your garage door nearly every day, likely multiple times a day.  Keeping your garage door and garage door opener maintained and functional is key to its longevity and your safety.  If you’re looking to better understand what Services Riverhead Building Supply has visit the Installation Services page here

Here is a quick reminder about where Danielle and her family started and some of the frustrations with their current kitchen. The current layout has limited countertop space making meal prep a challenge, especially when 2 people are working at the same time.  There is dead space in the corner near the stove/oven and they feel like they’re losing valuable storage space.

Construction is off to a good start in 2021, and Riverhead Building Supply is optimistic about the home building industry for the rest of the year.

Check back as we show how this design comes together with the help of Shannon Raposa of the Riverhead Building Supply design showroom.

Thank you to all who entered our contest, and for sharing your photos and stories with us.  From kitchens with crazy layouts to those with extremely dated cabinetry, there were all kinds of rooms with unique stories for our panel to consider.
We saw everything, from 1950s-era time capsules to tiny cottage kitchens. There were even some kitchens with barely any cabinetry at all.

When complete, you want a kitchen design that is pleasing to look at, yet the room must check all your boxes for form and function, which is where the talent of our designers shines. Here are comments from each about their approach to collaborating with a new client.

From the cabinets and countertops, to the light fixtures and the floor, there are plenty of kitchens out there just begging to be energized by a new design. Show us a picture and explain why your kitchen needs to be updated, and you could win our Tired-to-Inspired kitchen photo contest.

The Long Island Builders Institute (LIBI) is your local chapter of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the New York State Builders Association (NYSBA). LIBI is the region’s largest trade association representing our single and multi-family home-builders. The organization works tirelessly for you and for all of us in the residential construction industry.

From November 1 through the end of the year, we have great deal on DeWalt bare tools that is hard to beat. Buy any 2 DeWalt bare tools from our list, and receive a battery kit with it, at no extra charge.

October is our month for wicked good savings on James Hardie siding, trim, and accessories. Be sure to place your order through the end of the month, to get the best deals around!

It was a beautiful day at Suffolk County Farm in Yaphank on Saturday, September 28, as the Riverhead Building Supply team stepped out on the Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

Save 10% on your purchase of any James Hardie exterior products at all Riverhead Building Supply locations. That 10% adds up to tremendous savings on popular HardiePlank® lap siding, HardieShingle® siding, HardiePanel® vertical siding, HardieTrim® boards and more.

Where do you start on the road to replacement windows? With all of the choices available, it’s hard to decide. Let Riverhead Building Supply be your GPS – you tell us where you want to go, and we’ll give you the step by step directions to make sure you get there.

Updating the exterior of your home is easy with Exterior Portfolio vinyl siding. If you’re not sure where to start, try the Dream Designer tool. Using the Dream Designer, you can select a home style that most closely matches your own, or even upload a photo of your home

If you have been thinking about adding or replacing a porch or deck, now is the time to do it. Our midsummer decking sale includes savings on some of our best railing kits and color matched fasteners, too

When it comes to floor surface coverings, natural hardwood flooring is a favorite choice. Hardwood floors are timeless and strong and create a sense of warmth and luxury. Wood floors add enduring beauty to all types of homes and can meet the needs of you and your family’s busy lifestyles.

Quality control is important to us, and it is imperative to you. We found that getting door orders shipped in from different suppliers added too much handling to the materials, and too much potential for damage. Sometimes pre-hung doors arrived racked and skewed and out of square.

We are asked often about our motto, Build Smarter. Build Better. It’s not just a string of words that we threw together. That phrase is a guiding principle for you, as much as it is for us. You have much to gain by using the smartest methods, tools, and operations.

Today’s homeowner is a smart and diligent person, with access to global resources in the palm of their hand. Your clients have done their homework, and know the basics of what is going on behind the drywall.

So far, our Kitchen Design blog series has covered how to plan your renovation with a kitchen designer, how to determine your kitchen style and what factors affect a kitchen’s budget. Now comes the fun part – putting all your visions and designs together and setting the dates to execute your dream kitchen remodel!

When it comes to residential construction, what better partnership for a building materials supplier than to join forces with Habitat for Humanity? The Riverhead Building Supply affiliation with Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk started in the late ‘80s, with chapter director Roger Metcalf first meeting with Edgar Goodale to share Habitat for Humanity’s goal of helping deserving families to realize their dream of home ownership.

One of the first things people do when they are thinking about a kitchen remodel is to look for ideas online. It’s hard not to fall in love with all those picture-perfect kitchens on Pinterest and Houzz. If you are just starting the kitchen renovation process, you may be wondering if you will be able to afford your own dream kitchen.

Rose’s Care and Share, a charitable organization that assists children and families in need, is named in honor of Riverhead Building Supply coworker Rosemary Densieski. Rose died in a tragic auto accident in 2001. Through the efforts of her family, friends, and coworkers, Rose’s Care & Share was created to continue her spirit of giving and helping the community.

The first blog post in the Kitchen Design series, Planning Your Renovation with a Kitchen Designer, talked about the importance of finding the right kitchen designer for your kitchen remodel and what to expect at your initial meeting.

A kitchen renovation may seem daunting – but don’t be overwhelmed. Riverhead Building Supply is here to help! This is part one of our Kitchen Remodel Series. In this series, we will offer you the best advice in the industry when it comes to planning and navigating through the design process.

Is your siding looking a little scary? Don’t let your home be the creepy one on the block. Now is the perfect time to give your home a makeover by replacing your siding! Riverhead Building Supply is running a sale on all stock and special order Exterior Portfolio siding and accessories from now until Halloween.

Riverhead Building Supply, a 14-unit family-owned lumber and building materials dealer with locations in NY and RI announces they will acquire the assets of United Builders Supply, a 4-unit full-service LBM dealer with a solid reputation and a respected position in their market.

Perception is everything and first impressions count. That’s why your home’s curb appeal is so important.

There are so many home repairs, home décor projects and basic construction jobs that are easy to tackle when you have the knowledge and the right tools. At Ladies’ Night, you’ll have the opportunity to share ideas, learn from others, and get familiar with power tools that come in handy at home.

At over 600 employees strong, it is sometimes tough to give every employee the individual recognition they deserve. That’s why twice a year, the Riverhead Building Supply team comes together for a “Years of Service” event to honor employees who have celebrated a milestone work anniversary during the previous six-month period.

Pleasant weather brings everyone outdoors. Is your deck or patio as inviting as you’d like it to be? If you are looking for a unique and affordable way to add distinctive style to your outdoor space, consider the pergola. Also known as a patio trellis, pergolas are a simple architectural feature that can dramatically enhance the beauty of your backyard, while also providing functional benefits.

Are you thinking of installing a fence for protection, privacy, or curb appeal? Riverhead Building Supply has a variety of fencing materials and accessories for contractors and homeowners. Whether you need safety fencing for a construction site or want to add a finishing touch to your landscape, we have the types of fencing for everything you need.

Our Mid-Summer Decking Sale is in full swing. You still have time to stop by your local Riverhead Building Supply to save up to hundreds of dollars. The sale will continue through the week with Saturday, July 28th being the last day.

A home’s roof is one of its most important features because it stands as the home’s first line of defense against the elements. A properly installed and maintained roof will help protect the interior of the home against excessive moisture, wind-blown debris, and other risks that could potentially damage the home.

On the East End of Long Island, New York lies one of the country’s most popular seaside communities, the esteemed Hamptons. It is a place all its own. It has its own culture. It has its own atmosphere. And, it has its own color palette.

Dads can be difficult to buy for, and with Father’s Day fast approaching, time is running out if you haven’t already picked him up something special this year. But one thing that any dad will always appreciate is a new tool. Even if it’s a new “tool” gadget he has never heard about, he’ll be sure to love it. Why? Because dads love working with (and looking at) tools

May is National Home Improvement Month and Riverhead Building Supply wants to help you get into the action. Whether you are a homeowner or a professional builder or contractor, we have the expert advice, products and services you need to successfully complete your next project.

Choosing the right type of hardware for your kitchen cabinets and drawers can be difficult. There are so many options! Not to mention that kitchen hardware trends come and go so quickly, it can be hard to keep up. One year everyone is installing brass hardware, a few years later it’s all about nickel, and soon chrome is the new star.

Ready to make a bold statement in your home? Install Marvin windows and doors with the Designer Black painted interior finish.

Spring is here and that means it’s time to go outside and start enjoying the warmer weather. But before you fire up the barbeque, it’s important to take care of some outdoor home maintenance tasks.

For the past few years, one of the most popular kitchen design trends has been open shelving. With open kitchen shelving, dishes and serving pieces come out from behind closed cabinet doors and are showcased artfully, like items on a bookshelf.

Kitchen & bath designer Mikayla Valois of Riverhead Building Supply knew this coastal kitchen design was going to be a fun project as soon as she stepped into the client’s home to measure. Her eye was immediately drawn to the most incredible chairs at the dining table. “They were fun, funky, and colorful,” says Mikayla.

For this space, the client wanted a crossover look that would showcase her attraction to traditional elements but would also complement her eclectic flare. The Riverhead Building Supply Kitchen Design team recommended Tedd Wood Cabinetry’s semi-custom line, Landmark for this urban kitchen design.