Decks, Lumber and Composite September 1, 2020 chad
DIY projects are booming like never before, as home and building supply centers see unprecedented growth, especially in outdoor living products. Many DIYers and homeowners are busily improving their backyard spaces and turning them into havens for relaxation or outdoor meals. One ambitious homeowner, George Goor of London, Ontario, Canada, took on the replacement of an old deck to make […]
Decks, Decks, Lumber and Composite, Outdoor Living, Outdoors, Projects May 4, 2020 chad
Cool New Deck For A Lakefront Man Cave by Matt Weber The huge outbuilding that Joey Prestage built as his Man Cave needed a deck. It sits on a beautiful lakefront lot which requires a comfortable place to sit and enjoy the view. The lay of the land meant the deck would connect to the building at ground level beneath […]
Building Materials, Construction How-To, Decks, Decks, Gardening, Landscaping, Landscaping, Lumber and Composite, Outdoor Living, Outdoors, Projects January 31, 2020 Sonia
That is the Big Question
Construction How-To, Decks, Gardening, Home Improvement Industry News and Updates, Landscaping, Landscaping, Lawn and Garden, Lumber and Composite, Outdoor Furniture, Outdoor Living, Outdoors, Patios, Porches and Gazebos, Projects, Swimming Pool May 9, 2019 Sonia
By Belinda Remley
Construction How-To, Decks, Decks, Fences, Gardening, Landscaping, Lumber and Composite, Outdoor Living, Outdoors, Porches and Gazebos July 31, 2018 Sonia
Above Ground or Ground Contact? That is the Big Question Chances are, if you step into just about any backyard in any part of the country, you will find something made with preserved wood. You are likely to see a deck, a raised bed garden, a picnic table, or a children’s playset – all probably built with preserved wood. These […]
Construction How-To, Decks, Home Improvement Industry News and Updates, Home Improvement Products, Latest Home Improvement Products, Lumber and Composite, Outdoor Living, Porches and Gazebos, Siding and Exterior, Trim Carpentry April 17, 2018 chad
Be careful what you specify, not all treatments are the same Exterior wood trim adds natural dimension and architectural interest to any home. The good news: exterior treated trim product awareness by builders is raising the bar to force manufacturers to provide products that will last. But, with so many warranties and manufacturers’ claims to […]
Construction How-To, Framing, Lumber and Composite March 1, 2017 chad
Seattle, Wash. – Attractive paint colors, landscaping and decorative millwork can all make a home exterior more appealing. However, it’s what lies beneath the surface that truly makes a house sturdy and reliable for the future. To illustrate the importance of selecting the right construction products to build a long-lasting, comfortable home, Weyerhaeuser has created the infographic “What Really […]
Construction How-To, Lumber and Composite, Outdoor Living August 10, 2016 Sonia
By Mark Clement Anyone who knows me or watches MyFixitUpLife on YouTube might’ve heard me discuss this: I’m not a big fan of piles. The pile system for anything—tools, toiletries, kids’ toys—really rankles my mojo. We cannot have rankled mojo now, can we? Things that are off the ground and within reach work […]
