Photo Courtesy of J&W Lumber and Mendocino Forest Products If you’re thinking about installing a new patio cover for your outdoor space, you might be wondering about the differences between aluminum and wood patio covers. Both look stylish, protect against the weather, and won’t break your bank. So, which is right for you? This quick article will compare these two […]
Modern stairs and railing meld with a classic Dog Trot Acadian By Bruce Cashbaugh For over 12 years, George had been planning a new home on a site overlooking Lake Concordia, an ox bow of the Mississippi, about two hours north of Baton Rouge, LA. His plans included several elements of the French Acadian style, such as an exterior stairway […]
Deck building and design details with 30 photos By Mark Clement My usual tack when I write an article like this is to take you through the how-to in as deep a dive as I can. While I still get in there on this one, the scope of this project is a little much for Step 1, Step 2, etc. […]
Any job worth doing should be built right the first time around; that’s why professionals choose ProWood®. We offer multiple grades of pressure treated, KDAT (Kiln-Dried After Treatment) and color-treated lumber to suit any deck build. Railing, stair stringers, balusters and post caps are also available to complete your project. Our pressure-treated lumber can be used for above-ground, ground-contact, structural […]
A Cool shed design if your shed wants to be a tiny house—or home office, or extra bedroom–when it grows up. By Mark Clement I have a unique take on sheds. And I have some really fun and forward-thinking customers who bear with me when I’m prattling like a little boy talking about blanket forts at our design meetings. Basically, […]
An Alchemy of Art and Science What Damien Georis understands about residential construction, he learned by making wine. Damien Georis grew up in a Belgian farmhouse built in 1750, maintained for generations, and ultimately remodeled by his father, a process that ignited his own interest in residential renovation and design. Today, he makes his home in a very different landscape […]
Add a stylish enhancement to your back yard. By Matt Weber Pergolas have long been popular additions to a home because they add style and character to the outdoor living space. They can vary in size and design to fit different landscapes, and have the added benefit of breaking up the sunlight (but not too much) in areas of the […]
Quarrix® (www.Quarrix.com) proudly unveils its newest product line and expands brand – protective solutions for attics, roofs, and walls to keep homes beautiful and healthy, inside and out. Preventing heat, cold, and moisture from causing damage to the inside and outside of your home is an important concern homeowners barely give any thought to (until you do!). Quarrix products help […]
WiseBond™ Epoxy systems are premium commercial grade resins for woodworkers, artisans, and DIY furniture enthusiasts. This epoxy isn’t your average everyday epoxy purchased at the local hardware store. WiseBond™ has been purposely developed for the wood table and furniture builders world. Our flagship epoxy, WiseBond™ Deep Pour™ Epoxy, sets us out from the crowd as a leading choice for woodworkers […]
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