Beat Cabin Fever: Winter Projects You Can Actually Finish

Wisconsin winters can feel long. Snow piles up, the wind whistles through the barn, and cabin fever sets in. But while it’s too cold to start a deck or a shed, there are plenty of indoor projects that won’t break the bank - especially when using discount building materials.

Projects You Can Tackle

• Organize your garage or workshop: Build shelves, benches, or racks with lumber.

• Upgrade trim or doors: Replace old trim, interior doors, or even your window & door casings.

• Pantry and storage solutions: Build shelving in closets or basement nooks.

• Check out our Pinterest page: We have some great ideas for folks on our Pinterest page that features materials we have on hand. https://www.pinterest.com/hetchsofboyd

Tips for Winter DIY Success

• Keep your workspace warm and dry; it’ll making installation easier.

• Measure twice, cut once - especially with shrinking or expanding wood in cold, dry air.

• Plan projects in stages; even small progress helps beat cabin fever.

Winter projects don’t need to be huge or expensive. With a little planning and the right materials, you’ll feel accomplished - and have a nice home to boot! We have redone some of our lumber racking inside of the main warehouse at Boyd, and while it isn’t heated in here at least its out of the wind, things are more organized making your shopping faster and easier than ever! Both stores have lots of lumber, flooring, windows, trim, interior and exterior doors. Stop on by either location and our teams are ready to help. We are here Monday - Friday 8am until 5pm & Saturdays 8am until 2pm.