84 Lumber is not just for builders
84 Lumber is celebrating do-it-yourselfers (DIYers) through a partnership with Pittsburgh-area influencer and contractor Steve Ford.
As Ford tackles DIY projects around his home, videos of his efforts will begin on April 6, National DIY Day, via 84 Lumber’s TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram pages.
While 84 Lumber is one of the nation’s largest privately owned suppliers of building materials, the Eighty Four, Pennsylvania-based company says it's “not just for builders.”
“Our stores are open to the public and we take enormous pride in helping the serious DIY’er,” said 84 Lumber Vice President of Marketing Amy Smiley. “84 Lumber is an incredible resource, with knowledgeable, hands-on associates ready to help.”
Typically observed on the first Saturday of the month, National DIY Day was started in the United States in 2016 by the Craft Box Girls team to celebrate creators and inspire people to tackle projects independently.
With DIY being more popular than ever, 84 Lumber said it supports nonprofessional customers with the same level of service as it offers its trade professionals.
“Whether you’re a pro or weekend warrior, the quality of the materials you use directly impacts your success,” said Ford. “Reliable, trusted suppliers like 84 Lumber with quality products are the silent partners in any project. The 84 Lumber team is extremely helpful and professional. They deliver the best service for every job.”
Ford will post about his newest home projects, including framing his bedroom, bathroom, and utility room.
Additionally, Ford has been working on his “Carnival Project” renovation with 84 Lumber since the fall of 2022. This is a complete building renovation located in Pittsburgh.
According to 84 Lumber, Ford is not your average contractor. He has starred in several HGTV shows, including “Home Again with the Fords” and “Restored with the Fords,” where he and his younger sister, Leanne Ford, restored older homes.
He has also managed large-scale projects, including store and restaurant design, residential renovations, and restorations, and represented 84 Lumber on March 25, on an episode of The Money Pit, a nationally syndicated radio show dedicated to home improvement tips, ideas, and problems, hosted by Tom Kraeutler and Leslie Segrete. The show airs on over 450 radio stations in the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean, as well as by podcast.
“The best way to observe this holiday is to select a DIY project and begin working on it,” said Smiley. “It can be something as simple as replacing trim or as complex as building a pergola. Whatever the need, the 84 Lumber team is here is assist.”
84 Lumber operates 320 facilities, which include stores, component manufacturing plants, custom door shops, and engineered wood product centers in 33 states. The prodealer also offers turnkey installation services for a variety of products, including framing, insulation, siding, windows, roofing, decking, and drywall.
The company is a national women’s business enterprise owned by Maggie Hardy.
