What is Aromatic Cedar?

Because of the name, it’s easy to see why so many people get confused about what Aromatic Cedar really is. Here’s a hint: it’s not part of the Cedrus genus.

National Dog Day is a time to show our pups a little extra love and attention! Even when they are puppies going through their chew-phase dogs can bring us an unimaginable amount of joy and affection. This special dog day is the perfect time to let your pooch…more

Fasteners – they are the unsung heroes of deck building. In most cases they are designed to blend in as much as possible, getting little attention for all the work that they do to hold everything together. Choosing the wood that will be used to build the deck…more

On National Lighthouse Day, we celebrate some of the most iconic and easily identifiable types of buildings ever made. These towering, cylindrical structures have been around since before the Greeks and Romans took to the Mediterranean. While many are constructed with stone, wood is also a key building…more

One of the first decisions in deck building is selecting the dimensions. The height, width and length you go with will affect the aesthetics, design features, construction and budget of your deck. That’s why it’s important to put careful thought into what materials will work best for your…more

Landscaping in the dead of summer in Central Texas can be tricky. How can homeowners ensure their landscaping efforts succeed in the extreme heat instead of being a waste of time and money? Take a look at the tips below to find out!

As it heats up outside and the humidity rises in areas around Texas, homeowners may be wondering how the extra moisture in the air affects their deck. We all know moisture and wood aren’t a winning combination. Luckily, most of the time humidity isn’t intense enough to make…more

If you’re going to be spending a lot of time out by the pool this summer make sure that the landscaping adds to the enjoyment. Let’s take a look at what should be considered before beginning a landscaping project around the pool, plants that do well around water…more

It’s time once again for us to celebrate this wonderful world that we live on during Environment Day. At Timbertown Austin, we go to great lengths to support sustainable harvesting and offer our customers eco-friendly deck building options whenever possible.

It’s Learn About Composting Day! Composting is becoming increasingly more popular in the Austin area as people learn how easy it is to keep organic material out of the landfills, and put it to good use in their own yards. In this post we’ll go over how wood…more