With so many people staying home over the past 16 months, home renovation projects were more popular than ever. Due to the Covid restrictions during 2020 and into 2021, many people started looking at their homes differently and realized that they needed to or had time to make some small adjustments and/or large changes. This […]
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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Lumber Grades
Learn what lumber grades mean and how to choose the best one for your project. Get a Free Quote with jobsite direct delivery.
How To Choose The Best Building Materials
Which lumber species will work best for your next project? Whether you are building, remodeling or just taking on a small project, you will want to find the very best species of lumber to use in order to end up with the best results. Western Red Cedar brags an even grain, flexibility and strength that […]
How To Improve The Value of Your Next Building Project
New buildings, remodels and other building projects deserve the beauty of natural wood and Bear Creek Lumber is here to help you get the best quality for the best price! Get a FREE quote today!
Ultimate Guide to Building A Cedar Deck
Are you thinking of building a deck this year? Maybe a brand new deck, a small remodel or a complete replacement… As the summer draws closer and we think about spending more time outdoors, we often think of improvements for our backyards. Especially in the midst of the pandemic. A wonderful, cost effective and long […]
Frequently Asked Questions: BCL FAQ
You asked, we answered… Many of you have written in and asked us some great questions about who we are, where we are and what we are all about. We love getting to know our customers and sharing more about our company. In this blog post, you will find answers to the most commonly asked […]
2021 Building Industry Forecast
Hello 2021! 2020 was a wild ride of a year in the building industry and fortunately it looks like 2021 will have a much more optimistic outlook overall. Many projects that were shut down last year will have a chance to be completed in this one. You may need to act quickly though if you […]
Best Practices for Planning Your 2021 Project
How to Make Sure Your Next Building Project Doesn’t Get Caught Short With the new year right around the corner, there are new ideas, projects and goals brewing. Some of us want to remodel our houses, others are finally going to build that patio, and/or maybe you want to spruce up your guest room. Whatever […]
Build Beautifully With Western Red Cedar
Western Red Cedar (WRC) has been used for centuries to build homes, businesses and outdoor structures. The wood itself comes from an evergreen coniferous tree native to western North America and builders love it because it’s an excellent thermal insulator which protects buildings from extreme heat and cold. WRC lumber is traditionally used for siding, […]
How Forest Management Can Help Prevent Forest Fires
Here’s Why Climate Change, Population Density and Forestry Management Practices Can All Contribute to Catastrophic Forest Fires In the past 30 years, forest fires have been devastating around the world and specifically here on the West Coast of the United States. Dry climates, changes in forestry management practices and increased population density have contributed to […]
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Best Practices for Planning Your 2021 Project
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Seasoning Checking
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Timberline Newsletter Is Back!
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Spring & Summer Home Improvement Projects For 2022
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Build Beautifully With Western Red Cedar
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How Forest Management Can Help Prevent Forest Fires
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New Project Photos
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Okanogan County Electric Co-op August 2013 Newsletter – Understanding Power Outages
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Proudly Displaying our Products at the Annual Methow Valley Tour of Homes
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Spring & Summer Home Improvement Projects For 2022
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5 Reasons Why Natural Wood is The Best Option for Interior Paneling And Wall Panels
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Major Economic Benefits of Building Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Homes
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What Millennials Want in a Home
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Interior Design and Building Trends for 2022
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5 Reasons Why You Need to Have Natural Wood Interiors
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Spotlight on Redwood
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Top 7 Haunted Buildings Hidden Around the United States
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Fall Home Improvement Guide
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How to Build Fireproof Homes
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