Spahn & Rose Blog

10 TOOLS EVERY CONTRACTOR NEEDS

Professional contractors demand a lot from their tools. They have to be tough enough for everyday use, accurate (to guard against costly errors) and durable enough to save money over the long haul. As a Do It Best retailer, Spahn & Rose offers a complete line of products just like you’d find in any hardware store. But Spahn & Rose locations cater to contractors, stocking specific brands and models built contractor-tough.

Here are 10 tools every contractor needs that Spahn & Rose offers every day of the week: (more…)

12 REASONS SPAHN & ROSE IS YOUR CHOICE FOR AFFORDABLE CABINETS

Buying cabinets at a big-box store is like trying to pick between the last two kids for a dodgeball team: Just point at one and hope it all works out.

When you work with a Spahn & Rose cabinet design expert, though, you control every detail of the buying process, including how much you spend. (more…)

2017 Home Trend

The good thing about this year’s trend is that it is going to be, or suspected to be better than 2016. With that being said, it will not be by much. Slow growth rates, and different events like our new president being elected, are just a few of the factors that contribute to trends in the housing market. But hey, growth is growth, even if it is minimal.

7 SMART IDEAS FOR DURA SUPREME CABINETRY IN YOUR INTERIOR DESIGN

For contractors and homeowners, cabinets that mesh well with design can be hard to find. But knowledgeable builders and contractors rely on cabinet experts, like Spahn & Rose, a Dura Supreme Cabinetry retailer, to make the job easier. Using Dura Supreme Cabinetry will guarantee a successful project, and expert input ensures you’ll end up with a well-organized design and high-impact style.

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A CONTRACTOR’S GUIDE TO WINDOWS: FIBERGLASS VS. VINYL VS. ALUMINUM

Many homeowners don’t give a lot of thought to choosing their window material. If you ask them, they may say they’ve heard wooden windows look great but require more upkeep than other types. But if you ask them which they prefer when it comes to fiberglass vs. vinyl vs. aluminum, many won’t know the difference. (more…)

A Guide to Installing Composite Decking From Fiberon and Trex

Composite decking is a great way to refresh an aging deck or build a new one that will last for decades. As a leading building materials supplier in the Midwest, Spahn & Rose partners with two composite decking suppliers—Fiberon and Trex—to help you design and build your next great outdoor project.

BEFORE & AFTER: SPAHN & ROSE KITCHEN MAKEOVERS

Spahn & Rose cabinet-design experts can turn any space into a beautiful, functional kitchen or bathroom. Here are three examples showing how Spahn & Rose cabinet designer Maria Burgmeier, based in the Dubuque location, has helped customers solve problems specific to their needs and space. (more…)