Traditional Corned Beef & Cabbage

Corned Beef & Cabbage – Slow Cooker or Stove Top It isn’t St. Patrick’s Day without this centerpiece to your Irish dinner. INGREDIENTS for your Slow Cooker method

A Very Berry Salad With White Irish Cheese

This recipe is a delicious and refreshing way to enjoy a little taste of Ireland on the Fourth of July. The combination of sweet berries and creamy, white Irish cheese is a perfect match. Serves four. Nice complement to summer burgers, grilled chicken and corn-on-the-cob. Salad Ingredients: 2 cups mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, […]

Simpson Entry Doors: Winning First Impressions

Simpson entry door

Your front door says a lot about you, expressing your style and appreciation of beauty and quality. A visitor’s first impression is a lasting one and should be welcoming. Simpson’s comprehensive collection of exterior doors is proudly presented by Dolan’s. Keep reading and you will see a door from each of the Simpson series. They […]

Beautiful Results Blending Window & Door Brands

Working with window and door expert, Sarah Bray, in our Walnut Creek Showroom, the owners of this Concord home chose to blend two or the many brand names we feature.

Red Label Penofin Wood Stain

Variety of stained wood.

We feature this stain because it meets the demand for an exterior wood finish that outperforms all other transparent wood stains. The highly-penetrating Brazilian Rosewood Oil base, from sustainably harvested seeds, protects and nourishes wood fibers far deeper than any other stain.

Measure for Windows and Doors

man measuring window

If you are lucky enough to have the original plans for your home and the windows are original, bring the blueprints when you come to your nearest Dolan’s to shop all the quality name brands. Otherwise, get out your measuring tape, notepad, and pencil, and measure the windows and doors you plan to replace. After […]

Irish Flag Salad

Irish flags and a salad.

This is a tasty salad that mimics the colors of the Irish flag. Of course, it’s a nice choice for an Irish holiday. (List of holidays included below.) Also, a nice choice for any fall lunch or dinner including Thanksgiving. Serves four.

Plywood, Sizes and Types

Plywood.

Plywood is not a simple building material. It is an industry essential. There are many variations and we have explained the plies, sizes and other variations in to help you select the best type of plywood for each project. Choosing the wrong plywood can be costly and ruin your work.The “ply” in plywood refers to […]

The Solatube® Advantage

Installing a Solatube Daylighting System or ventilation product is one of the easiest, quickest and most affordable ways to brighten and add comfort to your interior spaces.  Most Solatube systems operate using solar energy and reduce your reliance on electricity and cost little to nothing to operate. We think that’s the brightest idea yet.