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Pickett Building Materials
6459 State Highway 23
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 432-8391
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Easy Energy Saving Projects for your Kitchen & Bath

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...

Fixing a Leaking Roof Before Winter

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...

8 Tips to Help Find Employees During Low Unemployment

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...

Fall Home Cleaning Tips

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...

Window Maintenance and Screen Repair

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...

Construction Safety Meeting Topics for the Summer

Safety training is essential for any contractor, and regular safety meetings can share important information with entire crews, departments, and staff. Opting...

Summer Lawn Care

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...

Deck Staining and Sealing Tips

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...

Common Lawn Problems and How to Fix Them

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...

Deck Privacy Ideas

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...

Best Kitchen Countertop Design Ideas

Your kitchen counters are the focal point of the kitchen, but they are much more than just basic surfaces. Counters need to be practical, durable, and...

Spring Cleaning for the DIYer

The temperature is rising and spring is calling your name. What is it saying? It’s telling you to open your windows and start cleaning. Spring-cleaning is a...

Caring For Your Lawn in the Spring

Neglecting your lawn at this time of year will result in damage that lasts through all four seasons. Therefore, it is important to know what you must do to...

Tips for Easier DIY When You Work by Yourself

For the most part, many home improvement DIY projects can be accomplished solo. For many people, there is a lot of satisfaction and peace of mind from being...

The Safest Way to Change Ceiling Lights in Your Home

We have all been caught staring at our ceiling, wondering how we will ever get up the courage to climb up a ladder and replace that pesky ceiling bulb or ugly...

Different Types of Window Materials and Their Advantages

Are you looking for replacement windows for your home or business? With so many types to choose from today, it can be a daunting task to choose the right...

Choosing the Right Kitchen Cabinets

Choosing the right kitchen cabinets is essential to creating the perfect kitchen and adding value to your home. Kitchen cabinets are a long-lasting feature and...

Tips to Improve the Air Quality in Your Home

Many think air pollution is just an outdoor issue. The truth is, indoor air quality is just as important. Perhaps even more so, when you consider the amount...

COVID-19 Consumer Statement

Covid Update (1/15/21) It's been a challenging year for Pickett Building Materials, but we couldn't have done it without you, our loyal customers. The...

Winter Home Improvement Tips to Help Save you Money and Energy

Just because every year there’s always talks about Global Warming, the warmest winter in years, and the sweaty hot summer we just had doesn’t mean winter is...

Get That Guestroom Spruced up For the Holidays

If you’re ever going to need a guest room, the Holidays would most likely be the time. As family and friends travel to be with each other during this time of...

Which Home Improvements Pay Off?

To answer this question correctly, first you must decide what the “payoff” means. If a home improvement is meant to improve your life or that of your family,...

Replacing A Blade In A Circular Saw

Occasionally you may find that you have to take out a circular saw blade to either replace or sharpen it. Here are the steps to take to replace your circular...

The Right Steps to Effective Contractor Safety Management

For owners of a contracting business, safety management is every bit as important as quality of work and customer satisfaction. In fact, effective contractor...

Comparing Deck Wood Choices

Generally speaking, when you compare common decking materials there are three choices: Cedar, pressure-treated wood and composite decking. Neither one is a bad...

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