The Lumbery On TV?!?!?!
Channel 6 News Story They say don’t let a little fame go to your head. Well it’s too late. Our agent, as we speak, is trying to sell our manuscript titled “Captain Plant-it” to some major players. I mean you cannot spell Hollywood without WOOD!. We are destined for glamour. I presume my role would […]
Moose Slicer!
Local Sourcing-Lumbery Style!! Fact- We love stories. Did you know that the cordless chainsaw at Butler’s Cedar Shakes doubles as a moose slicer? Did you read about the fire at Yoder’s sawmill in Corinna last week? Probably not. Why would you? In fact I didn’t learn about it till I spoke with Jim yesterday. Connections […]
Oops. Rookie mistake.
On Friday I sent out a mailer proclaiming 30% off all in-stock lumber. My distributor called me 5 minutes later asking…”Do you know what you’re doing?” This is because lumber is traded on the commodities market and there has been a perfect storm brewing. Demand is high and inventory is low due to the pandemic […]
Beer Caddies are Back!!!
It’s ironic. We spend months and months of research and interviews to determine if there is actually a need for locally sourced lumber in Maine. Then we spend months coming up with a proper business model…but as it turns out there is actually a greater need to have a proper transport container for your suds. […]
I’m a Cape man, I’m a Cape Cape Man, I’m a Cape Man!
Our store has been open for just about 3 weeks and the reaction that we are receiving from the local community, carpenters, homeowners, contractors and the press has been unbelievable. Here are some of the quotes: “You just saved me a trip to Home Depot. Thank you thank you thank you.” “How didn’t I know […]
Holiday Gifts!
Did you know that the Lumbery also has great holiday gifts including, beer caddies, wooden puzzles, games, ornaments, hats and T’s? We are trying to make it easier than ever to shop local. Gift cards are also available. Note: We sold out of our beer caddies and will be receiving more on […]
Hidden Messages, EH?
Lately I’ve been thinking about the Earth, also known as planEt tHree If you happen to remove the letters “E” and “H” you are all-too- conveniently left with the words “Plant Tree”. Eddie Van Halen, who sadly passed away this year, all-too- coincidentally has the initials “E.H” And Eddie Van Halen is known for his […]
I Read the News Today. Oh Boy!
I read the news today Oh Boy About a lucky store that made the gradeAnd though the news was rather glad Well, I just had to laugh I saw the photograph -Kind of the Beatles…and Kind of not the Beatles The Lumbery, In Cape Elizabeth, leverages the local sourcing movement by offering Maine lumber. MaineBiz […]
Geeking Out!!!
Yes, I know I am totally geeking out by quoting Treebeard from the Lord of the Rings but it is so darn good. Has there ever been a better character? But how often in real life can words spoken by an Ent resonate? I’m gonna say not often…but this week, the Lumbery and our fantastic […]
On Your Marks…
Some folks have a fear of failing. We have a fear of not trying. They say nothing ventured, nothing gained. Well let’s officially begin this here venture…OK. On your marks, get set, GROW. As of today we are officially OPEN!! Please spread the word, We mean it. Spread the word. Tell your friends. Tell everyone […]