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The Dunn Solutions blog is an extension of the central service counter you’ll find in our Seattle home improvement and hardware stores. Here, you’ll find trusted advice, DIY tutorials, and project inspiration based on 100+ years of construction experience.
- Posted: 06.10.2026Read Article
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FALL FAVORITES
- Posted: 30.09.2024
Read ArticleGet ready for fall with simple maintenance tips to keep your rental comfortable, safe, and prepared for colder weather.
- Posted: 05.08.2024
- Posted: 11.09.2017
Read ArticleWith summer winding down and fall creeping in, so are the spiders. Good news: We've got two different remedies for you to try!
- Posted: 28.08.2017
Read ArticleCleaning your gutters is one of the most important things you can do to maintain your home, and will help protect your foundation, framing, and walls.
- Posted: 07.02.2023
Read ArticleWhether you’re a homeowner or renter, there’s a project in this list that’s sure to transform your space into the cozy oasis you've always wanted.
- Posted: 24.03.2026
Read ArticleWant a gorgeous garden without all the work? These five low-maintenance strategies are made for Pacific Northwest growers.
- Posted: 06.09.2021
Read ArticleWith a good tool and some tips from the experts at Swansons Nursery, you’ll be on your way to perfectly pruned trees in no time.
- Posted: 02.10.2023
Read ArticleWith Halloween coming up, we have plenty of DIY projects—from rustic scarecrows to working lightsabers, autumnal decorations to clever costumes—to help you get crafty.
DIY Tutorials
- Posted: 09.10.2017
Read ArticleKeep your patio dry in wet weather with this step-by-step guide to installing a gutter system.
- Posted: 29.12.2014
Watch VideoThe hairpin leg is a true form meets function story—and a hallmark of mid-century modern design. This table is simple, sturdy, beautiful, and made on a budget. What isn't there to love?
- Posted: 12.01.2015
Read ArticleThis planter box is a perfect way to display your house numbers or your family's last name at your door. It's quick and easy and fun to make too!
- Posted: 09.05.2016
- Posted: 04.04.2023
Read ArticleThis wooden piano coat rack has “keys” that fold out for you to hang coats, hats, bags, dog leashes, and more.
Contractor Resources
- Posted: 14.10.2019
Watch VideoKeep your tools organized and your business running smoothly with these practical work truck storage tips.
- Posted: 26.12.2016
Read ArticleHere are some helpful tips to protect your remodel project from the Pacific Northwest's fickle weather.
- Posted: 06.05.2019
Read ArticleIn today’s podcast, CPA–Certified Business Exit Consultant Dave Odom is covering three primary topics for those running a contracting business: preparing for your exit, how to have accurate reporting for financial statements, and the difference between working capital projects and cash flow.
- Posted: 22.07.2019
Read ArticleIn this podcast, digital marketing experts Joel and Rachelle Cummings, along with Belief Agency digital director Dave Powell, share some best practices for managing the various components of your online presence, from social media to email marketing, and branding to website management.
- Posted: 06.05.2021
Watch VideoHaving contractor liability insurance is just one way to protect your business and risk. In this episode, Shelli shares why it’s important for contractors to work with a risk management specialist (risk manager) in addition to their insurance broker.
Home Improvement
- Posted: 25.07.2023
Watch VideoBreathe new life into an old gate with a new z-frame and hidden gate latch for extra security.
- Posted: 20.09.2021
Watch VideoCabinet installation is an involved process that requires precision and skill. Today, we talk to Eric about how to make installation decisions that will produce cabinetry you'll love for years to come.
- Posted: 27.01.2020
Watch VideoMaster carpenter Daniel Westbrook outlines the planning steps necessary to get the most value per square foot out of your bathroom remodel.
- Posted: 15.11.2021
Watch VideoDrywalling is a craft that requires skill and several years of on-the-job experience to master. Today, we’re sitting down with expert drywall contractor Darryl Peterson of Peterson Brothers Drywall to better understand the ins and outs of a drywall project.
- Posted: 11.11.2019
Read ArticleAfter the initial excitement of planning your dream home with your architect and builder, you face the financial question: “How am I going to pay for this?” Here, we learn about financing options from vice president and Lynnwood branch manager for WaFd Bank.
Podcast Episodes
- Posted: 07.10.2025
Read Article"Mark and Rob share stories and examples that illustrate how to build homes that last and how energy codes can impact different systems for ventilation, insulation, and moisture."
- Posted: 04.10.2022
Read ArticleContracts don't need to be long to be thorough. In this episode of the Solutions podcast, Seth Millstein gives us his contract writing tips straight from the attorney's desk.
- Posted: 18.07.2016
Read ArticleThis edition of the Dunn Lumber Podcast covers extractive bleeding, the myth that unprimed cedar can react with house wrap products, and the real green story behind Western Red Cedar lumber.
- Posted: 22.07.2019Read Article
In this podcast, digital marketing experts Joel and Rachelle Cummings, along with Belief Agency digital director Dave Powell, share some best practices for managing the various components of your online presence, from social media to email marketing, and branding to website management.
- Posted: 20.12.2018
Read ArticleSarah Smith of Sawhorse Revolution and Catie Chaplan of the Wood Technology Center discuss the role we all play in supporting the next generation of industry professionals.
- Posted: 26.02.2018
Read ArticleA panel of remodeling experts join the Dunn Lumber podcast to discuss how they got started, the current state of the industry, and what the future may hold.
Product Knowledge
- Posted: 28.07.2024
Watch VideoFrom pantries to home offices, a custom interior door can make a statement and add personality to home interiors.
- Posted: 12.07.2021
Watch VideoTreated wood is an excellent resource that's designed to last; however, it comes with important do's and don'ts.
- Posted: 07.01.2025
Watch VideoRepairing rotten wood can be a big ordeal—unless you have a product like SystemThree’s End Rot kit. See how to use it in this episode of our Product Series.
- Posted: 20.06.2016
Watch Video"One of the benefits of living in the Northwest is that we live in one of the most beautiful places of any place. It also comes with it, the fact that we have to appreciate that climate drives choices."
- Posted: 25.12.2023
Watch VideoToday we're joined by Nick Brodeur, Territory Manager at Milwaukee® Tool, to kick off four episodes featuring the brand’s high-performing, cordless M18™ tool system with M18™ REDLITHIUM™ batteries designed for the trades.
POPULAR VIDEOS
- Posted: 08.02.2016
Watch VideoWhether you're doing a simple install or something more elaborate, or just reweaving a corner or replacing a few shingles in the body of an existing wall, there are a few simple steps and techniques I've learned that might help make your next project a success.
- Posted: 08.01.2024
Watch VideoUpgrade your bathroom fan with this seven-step tutorial using Panasonic's WhisperFit fan.
- Posted: 18.11.2019
Watch VideoWorried about "porch pirates" snatching packages? Here’s a deterrent. We're building our very own package drop box to protect our parcels and presents.
- Posted: 01.03.2015
- Posted: 20.08.2018
Watch VideoA fence with horizontal boards is a great way to get some extra privacy while upping the curb appeal of your home.
- Posted: 11.01.2016
Watch VideoSome years back I began to notice a real need for fixing rotting and decayed wood on residential homes. Many of the decay issues we were fixing could have been avoided in the first place—yes, even here in the rainy and damp Pacific Northwest.
- Posted: 15.03.2015
Watch VideoWhy are there so many questions and complaints about door install? I believe that door installation—and most carpentry or tradesman projects for that matter—requires a level of abstract thinking.
- Posted: 07.01.2015
Watch VideoEvery stair-framing project has its own unique circumstances that always have to be considered from simple to complex, interior to exterior, winders, landings, radius, type of finish materials, railings, etc. However, there are some consistent factors in framing stair stringers that are almost always the same. Most importantly: calculating the rise and the run, factoring in for tread and riser thickness, and making a drawing.
Stories from the lumberyard
- Posted: 04.01.2021
- Posted: 17.12.2023
Watch VideoWith "The Boys in the Boat" film premiering in cinemas December 25, we're taking a look back at our own connection to the historic 1936 University of Washington men's rowing team through an independent documentary.
- Posted: 13.02.2017
Watch VideoRemoving existing bearing walls requires the installation of posts and beams to carry the load. As a remodel contractor used to working in tight spaces, I’ve found that LVL beams are a fantastic solution.
- Posted: 26.02.2026Categories: Community
Read ArticleThe all-new Dunn Solutions Blog combines home improvement advice, DIY tutorials, and contractor resources all under one roof.