Best Projects to Finish Before Winter
As winter approaches, it is a good time to finish a variety of home projects, both indoors and outdoors. Not only will these projects help make your home more...
Pickett Building Materials
6459 State Highway 23
Oneonta, NY 13820
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As winter approaches, it is a good time to finish a variety of home projects, both indoors and outdoors. Not only will these projects help make your home more...
It’s been a great summer and you’ve been enjoying your patio or deck as much as humanly possible, right? Well, remember early this spring when you opened up...
Expanding foam is one of those products that fall squarely in the duct tape, bailing twine and WD-40 category. It has a list of uses that’s a mile long and is...
As the cold weather approaches and your furnace begins its annual duties, we often think of ways to make our homes more energy efficient. One thing that can...
Poor weatherproofing cannot only cause discomfort in your home, but also leads to high heat and energy costs that can easily be prevented. Weatherization is a...
Spalling concrete is more than just an unsightly surface, it can cause real problems for any concrete structure. Fortunately, spalling can be easy to fix...
Summer is here and with it comes the heat. For those working in construction it means stress, exhaustion, and dehydration are all top concerns in the...
If your home’s paint is beginning to peel and crack, it may be getting difficult to avoid the age old question: Should I hire a painter or do it myself?That...
Every homeowner wants their home to look its best, and there are plenty of easy, effective projects you can tackle over a summer weekend to spruce up your home...
If you find excessive dampness your basement, the likely culprit could be a crack in your basement wall. When you consider that your basement walls hold up...
As you’re looking out your window, coffee cup in hand and all you see is snow I can understand that it must be hard to think about spring and your lawn. Yet,...
Siding is an essential part of a building’s structure, providing both protection from the elements as well as aesthetic appeal. As siding ages and becomes worn...
If you’re planning to tackle a remodeling project, keep in mind that it’s an excellent opportunity to make use of all of the green options available today....
The construction industry is constantly evolving and trends can seem to come and go very quickly. When it can take months or years to plan, build and finish a...
Want to make a difference in your energy bill but don’t want to get involved in a huge project? A great place to make a big impact with little effort is in...
A leaking roof may not seem like a big problem during a long, dry summer, but as winter approaches, it is critical to make the necessary repairs. Fixing a...
Whether you need to purchase gifts, greeting cards, dinner fixin's, baked goods, twinkle lights, decorations or even just some extra chairs, a new welcome mat,...
A shortage of skilled labor continues to plague the remodeling industry. In time like these, it’s more important than ever to reach out to potential employees...
Summer is a crazy season of coming and going, with different activities and visitors, tons of sunlight, and plenty of energy to make the most of every day. In...
Windows are essential to bring natural light into your home, allow fresh air to circulate, and give you and outdoor view. Without the proper window maintenance...
Safety training is essential for any contractor, and regular safety meetings can share important information with entire crews, departments, and staff. Opting...
Summer is a fantastic season to enjoy your lawn, from relaxation and games to picnics and parties. No matter how you use your yard, however, you need to...
The days are getting warmer, and summer will be here before you know it. If you’ve decided that your deck needs to be stained or sealed, then it’s important to...
Your lawn is a key part of your home’s appearance and curb appeal, and a lush, healthy lawn shows pride of ownership and dedicated care of your property. Even...
Your deck can be the ultimate outdoor living space, but you may not feel comfortable using your deck if you feel that all your activities may be on display to...
In business since 1982, Pickett Building Materials has much to offer any contractor.
We've been around for over a quarter century, and we'll be around for a long time to come as we pride ourselves in establishing partnerships with our customers, who are not just numbers, but are an integral cog in the mechanism of success. When everyone works together, success will follow.