When the weather works out…
We’re feeling very blessed with this beautiful fall weather and especially grateful that the sun was shining on our annual golfing, fishing and clay shooting events this year.
We’re feeling very blessed with this beautiful fall weather and especially grateful that the sun was shining on our annual golfing, fishing and clay shooting events this year.
In the Midwest we’re looking for a change. Spring isn’t here yet but we’re ready for the snow to melt. We can’t wait to see the trees begin to bud and the grass begin to sprout. A change of scenery might be coming in the way of a trip to a beach but if you’re […]
It might have been windy, but that didn’t deter any of our customers from attending our annual Customer Appreciation Event in Humboldt, South Dakota. We had 172 men and a couple of women join us for a day of fun in the woods and prairies of Hunter’s Pointe Shooting Club. With two, ten-field courses and 94 […]
We couldn’t have asked for a better turn-out or better weather for our annual Customer Appreciation Event. This year we welcomed 146 golfers to Albion Ridges Golf Course just outside of Annandale, Minnesota and another 46 to our fishing contest on Clearwater Lake. It was a great way to spend a Friday and the photos […]
When your home improvement budget has a limit, deciding where to invest your dollars can be challenging. A new bathroom? A kitchen upgrade? A finished basement? Lucky for you, a recent research project has made your home improvement budgeting quandry a little easier. Each year, the National Association of Realtors and Remodeling magazine join forces […]
Last week we were honored to receive recognition from the Star Tribune as one of the top 150 places to work in Minnesota. In fact, we ranked 43rd out of 343 mid-sized companies! Workplace Dynamics, a […]
Open windows and sunshine-filled mornings can create a sense of delirium only a Midwesterner can fully understand. We’ve been tied up inside for a long, long while and it’s as though the captain of our ship just announced we are free to move about the cabin. No matter what the high temperature may be, the […]
We had the great pleasure of welcoming Dean Johnson from the PBS television program, “Hometime,” to our plant last month. It was fun to introduce he and Miriam to our Bayer Built family and walk them through both our prefinish and production facilities. Dean started Hometime in the early 80’s when Bayer Built was just […]
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Tuesday was a busier-than-usual work day at Bayer Built. Aside from daily production, the stretch of County Road 32 we care for was on the schedule for its bi-annual cleaning. The teams involved this season were from several departments, including: Interior, Specialty, Warehouse, IT, Accounting, Customer Service, Materials Management and Logistics. They had a windy, […]
Homeowners make choices, lumberyards and contractors make selections, architects and designers write specifications. No matter which of these titles suits you best, or what you call the act of choosing, there is an easy way to indicate which doors and millwork are the right fit for your project. We have a couple of powerful tools […]
Summer is not over. And you are free to enjoy it for as long as you are willing to call it summer. At our house, we make guesses as to what day will be the last day we eat outside at the table on the patio. Because as long as we are able to eat […]
How do we keep that sky both blue and clean? What is environmental stewardship and why do we care? Just about everything we do as humans contributes something positive or negative to our environment. Earth is habitable because of two cycles within our ecosystem; the carbon and hydro cycles. Within this process the earth recycles […]
Just as the Sandhill cranes migrate together at this time of year, so too have we… into a much larger space! Over the course of the last year, our plant has been busier than usual. The smiles in this photo were not always present on the faces of this hard-working team; it has been a […]
If you were to ask anyone living in the community of Belgrade, where Bayer Built is located, what it means to be part of a team, they’ll likely reference the very recent State Basketball tournament. The Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa boys brought home the Class A Championship Trophy again for the second time in three years! You can […]
Does the daily grind have you stuck in an all-too-familiar loop; one day blending into the next? We may have that in common. Yesterday’s schedule included stops in Mankato, Mendota Heights, Edina, back to Minnetonka and then over to Roseville. Lately, more time is spent in the car than at home; with or without a […]
The rate at which my children grow out of their jeans is alarming. On mornings when it is discovered that the closet is void of even one pair of pants long enough to wear to school without public humiliation, I ask myself, how could we have prepared for two full inches of, “overnight-vertical-expansion?” And why […]
This week we celebrated our Veterans on Monday, the single day of the year we have set aside for recognizing our service men and women who have returned home.
Contrary to our 21st century understanding of this much loved holiday, Oktoberfest was not actually a celebration of beer. In the last 200 years it has evolved just a tiny bit from the original party plan.
Just as there is Fashion Week in London and in New York, this coming weekend could aptly be referred to as Home Design Week in Minnesota! If you live within an hour of the Twin Cities and west, you have the unique advantage of not one…not two …but three home tours going on; likely in […]
If the saying goes, “work hard, play hard,” we don’t know anyone who does it better! Thank you, for your business, your service and your loyalty.
Our goal is to provide you with the best quality prefinished millwork in a timely manner while also being stewards of the environment we all share.
Maybe there is a place somewhere in the middle, where technology and human interatction complement each other? You're in good hands at www.bayerbuilt.com with millwork solutions at your fingertips!
What does your front door color say about you?
Spring is as good a time as any to stock our shelves with new offerings for your upcoming project. With that... (drum roll, please)... we are excited to announce these new Elite and Designer Series additions to our Stock Product Offering!
Bayer Built Woodworks will be at the Arrowhead Home & Builder show at the DECC in Duluth, MN this week...stop by and see us in booth 235.
Bayer Built Woodworks will be at the Minneapolis Home & Garden show in the Minneapolis Convention Center this week...stop by and see us in booth 3317.
Merry Christmas to all today - may your day be filled with friends, family, and joy!
Because you want a better a better door - and now it is available at a better price!
The pressure to have it all together is magnified during the holiday season. Keeping everyone happy, looking their best, getting everyone to behave, the food, the house, the gifts...augh! It can all be so overwhelming. I hate to quote something from Facebook but there was a message floating around that stuck in my head. It went “Don’t compare your behind the scenes life with someone’s highlight reel”.
We hope you are enjoying a warm and happy Thanksgiving!
It is getting to be that time of year again – the season of giving is upon us! This time of year, when the temperatures drop and the decorations come out, is the perfect time to think about those in your community who might be less fortunate than you are and consider what you can do to help them out.
What are your dressing up as for Halloween?
Bayer Built is pleased to announce the expansion of our 3 Panel Steel Craftsman stock product offering. Clear Glass is now available with 1-, 3- and 6-lite external grids, a classic look for Craftsman doors. The popular glass designs, Element and Naples will also be available in stock.
We are currently conducting a survey regarding Craftsman style entry doors and would appreciate your feedback.
Bayer Built Woodworks comes from a community and area strong in German heritage and as such Oktoberfest is a well-known celebration around our campus. However, do we all really know what Oktoberfest is?
September is National Preparedness Month and the perfect time to make sure that you, your family, and your home are ready to face safety or weather emergencies. Household preparedness goes beyond having an emergency kit but also includes knowing what to do, where to go, and who to call in the case of an emergency. Below are some tips from the National Safety Council’s website regarding making sure you and your family are prepared to face whatever may come your way.
Today’s devices not only make us more accessible, but if used correctly can help to make our work for more efficient as well. With that notion in mind here are 8 smartphone apps (available on both Android and iPhone devices) that we recommend you check out. Some are specifically designed for those in our industry; others will just help you to keep things organized.
Last week we hosted our annual Customer Appreciation Golf and Fish Tournament. We had a great turnout - it was so fun to see so many of our customers and contractors!! We wanted to share some pictures from the day!! Thanks to everyone who attended and helped make this event so successful! We cannot wait for the clay shoot coming up next week and for next year's event!
Minnesota has a long and rich lumber history. Learn more about the roots of the local industry.
Think about this next time you are deciding where to shop…
We are faced with the dilemma everyday – buy from the big box store or from the local guy down the street? The big box store might be able to offer you a discount up front, but are you really getting the better deal in the long run?
What does pre-finished mean and why should you consider pre-finished products?
Energy efficiency is incredibly important - especially during hot summer months. However not everything you hear about energy efficiency is true, here are 5 energy efficiency myths busted.
Energy efficiency is incredibly important - especially during hot summer months. Here are some helpful hints to help keep your house running efficiently.
Happy Independence Day for all of us at Bayer Built!
Check out the new videos available on our YouTube Channel…
Bayer Built Woodworks will be at the Arrowhead Home & Builder show at the DECC in Duluth, MN this week...stop by and see us in booth 235.
Bayer Built Woodworks will be at the CMBA Home show in the St Cloud Convention Center this week...stop by and see us in booth 201.
Bayer Built Woodworks will be exhibiting a booth at this year's AIA Minnesota show (find us at booths 629 & 631).
As a complement to our Acclimated Entry Systems line, Bayer Built Woodworks now offers Acclimated Storm Doors. Just like our Acclimated Entry Systems, Acclimated Storm Doors offer superior components that provide superior performance and value without taking away from the doors’ beauty and character. And since all Acclimated Storm Doors come pre-hung and ready to install, with our new installation video to assist you updating or adding a storm door has never been easier.
Bayer Built Woodworks recently received a grant from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development for advance pre-finish training. Through this grant we will continue to focus on educating internal teams on the newest technologies and processes within the pre-finish industry.
Is your home energy efficient? Energy efficiency in your home will help increase value, make your home more comfortable, and reduce consumption costs. Here are 5 signs your home may need an energy efficiency makeover.
With the federal income tax filing deadline fast approaching don’t forget to apply for your 2010 Energy Star Tax Credit. For those of you who may not qualify this year, it’s not too early to think about the available 2011 tax credits. Energy efficient home products are a great way to save money – both now and down the road.
Here at Bayer Built Woodworks, we don’t like to think of the company as an it but rather a who. Bayer Built as a whole has a personality, and we hope that is reflected through our products, at events, and within our lumber dealers’ showrooms. For those who may not be as familiar with Bayer Built Woodworks, let us tell you who we are.