<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Rockford Milling & Woodworking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockford Milling & Woodworking is your local source for true-dimension rough-cut lumber and handcrafted wood products in the Albany Capital Region. Located in Voorheesville, NY, we mill custom lumber up to 14 feet from locally sourced timber. We build custom chicken coops, rustic sheds, farm stands, garden planters, and other outdoor wood structures. Serving Voorheesville, Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga, and the greater Capital District. Sawmill services, custom woodworking, and quality craftsmanship — built to last.]]></description><link>https://www.rockfordmilling.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:42:52 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.rockfordmilling.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[5 Things to Consider Before Building a Chicken Coop in Upstate New York]]></title><description><![CDATA[Backyard chickens have become increasingly popular across the Albany Capital Region, from Voorheesville homesteads to suburban yards in Guilderland, Bethlehem, and Saratoga County. But before you bring home your first flock, you need a coop that can handle Upstate New York's climate. At Rockford Milling &#38; Woodworking, we've built custom chicken coops for families throughout the Capital Region, and here are the five things we always recommend considering. 1. Build for Our Winters Upstate New...]]></description><link>https://www.rockfordmilling.com/post/5-things-to-consider-before-building-a-chicken-coop-in-upstate-new-york</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69af10a9642e58310baa60bb</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:25:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b0ad7_cad8e7f3c9784e1bbce8ecec7d2e642b~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>William Mau</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rough-Cut Lumber vs. Dimensional Lumber: Which Is Right for Your Next Project?]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you're planning a building project in the Albany Capital Region — whether it's a backyard shed, a chicken coop, raised garden beds, or a custom farm stand — one of the first decisions you'll face is what type of lumber to use. At Rockford Milling &#38; Woodworking in Voorheesville, NY, we mill true-dimension rough-cut lumber from locally sourced timber, and we often get asked: what's the difference between rough-cut and dimensional lumber, and which one should I choose? What Is Dimensional...]]></description><link>https://www.rockfordmilling.com/post/rough-cut-lumber-vs-dimensional-lumber-which-is-right-for-your-next-project</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69af1089ec4d9d18a1580602</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:25:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b0ad7_29c8052162614f1eaab65485f0b9743e~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_616,h_278,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>William Mau</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>