Marvin Windows and Doors:
--A premier manufacturer of made-to-order wood and clad wood windows and doors.
--A privately-held, family-owned company. The company was founded in 1912 by George G. Marvin and was soon re-named Marvin Lumber & Cedar Company. (Read more about Marvin’s History…)
--Headquartered in Warroad, Minnesota, a northern Minnesota town with a population of approximately 2,000 people. Warroad is nestled on the shores of Lake of the Woods, just 6 miles from the Canadian border.
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View my blogBamboozled: Putting bamboo to use around the house
By MarvinWindows
What can bamboo do for you?
With the growing interest in green living, bamboo often is mentioned. What's it all about?
Let's start off with what bamboo is. Contrary to popular belief, it's not a tree. According to Wikipedia, bamboo is a woody perennial evergreen plant from the true grass family Poaceae. It grows natively almost everywhere except Europe and Antarctica.
How can you use this amazing grass? To start off with, you can eat it! Certain » READ MORE
VIDEO: Lou Manfredini discovers innovative products at Int'l Builders Show
By MarvinWindowsContinuing his reporting from the International Builders Show, Lou Manfredini uncovers some of the more innovative products on the show floor.
He meets with a representative from Bosch Appliances to learn about their new dishwasher, which operates with a focus on efficient use of energy and water. Lou also gets an introduction to a home automation system by Leviton.
Kevin Morrow, senior program manager for NAHB, talks with Lou about the National Gr » READ MORE
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