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BUILDING & RENOVATION Built-in Trust there’s a reason why big box stores just aren’t cutting it anymore, and the proof is in the longevity of local lumberyards like Arnold Lumber. The family-owned-and-operated company has been serving Rhode Island since it was founded in 1911, when Ocean State-native Carold “Kit” Arnold got his start cutting and shipping timber from Ridge Hill in North Kingstown. To accommodate growing demand, Arnold Lumber eventually established a lumber shed in 1952 in West Kingston where customers could pick out the wood themselves and simply leave a note to record what they owed. This allowed the company to not only help their neighbors build homes and businesses, but also build trust. While Arnold Lumber’s simple system has changed considerably over the past century (now a full-service lumberyard with four locations serving Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts), that mutual trust has remained the same. Locals rely on the company to provide not only high-quality lumber, but also masonry supplies, custom doors, millwork and top-of-the-line national brands for their kitchen and bath projects (think the likes of Unilock, Andersen and Waypoint). But the relationship doesn’t end with a card swipe: at Arnold Lumber, they are with you every step of the way, from the very start of your project to professional referral services and beyond. On a broader scale, the local company is dedicated to supporting the communities in which we live and work through donations, partnerships and volunteering. With these points in mind — plus free same-day delivery offerings; an experienced, knowledgeable staff for both contractors and homeowners alike; onsite consultations and more — it’s easy to see why this family-run lumberyard has withstood the test of time, and to trust that they will continue serving and building upon the relationships they have developed within the community for generations to come. ◆ ARNOLD LUMBER, locations in West Kingston, Wakefield, Bristol and Westerly, arnoldlumber.com (see below for contact information). CREATE AN ESCAPE KNOWLEDGEABLE STAFF | PRODUCT SHOWROOMS | ON-SITE CONSULTATIONS | PROFESSIONAL REFERRALS 70    RHODE ISLAND MONTHLY’S NEST | 2020