It’s not a guessing game. Picking the right wood for outdoor furniture is directly related to the weather. Those who live in an area where there’s lots of moisture or one that’s extremely dry dictates one factor you need to consider.
Best Woods for Outdoor Furniture
Building a Raised Bed Garden with Ipe
Gardening, it’s a love of life and the reason some of us countdown to spring and summer. It’s finally when we put to use the stuff we ordered from those seed catalogs that start showing-up in our mailboxes after Christmas.
Wood and River Rocks – Landscaping Solution
We’re always hearing about “curb appeal.” For those without a constant diet of the various cable TV shows on home improvement, we’re not talking about going crazy with paint on the bumps that separate the street from your lawn. That would more turn the concept into “curb unappeal.”…more
Spring Cleaning Your Composite Deck
You want to get your composite deck all set for Mother’s Day. That’s when you’ve invited a couple of moms — yours and your spouse’s — to your house to celebrate the yearly holiday. And if you’re lucky enough, they’ll bring along their parents. The house isn’t a…more
Environmentally Safe Hardwood Cleaners
It comes on April 22nd this year. Earth Day. While we only celebrate it once every 52-weeks, it may not be a bad idea to try to be “green” as much as possible. A few years back, the Great Lakes were considered dead. Thanks to eco-awareness, these large…more
FAQ About Azek Decking
Last time around, we told you about a new product that we at Timbertown Austin are pretty excited about. Called AZEK Decking, Easy to install. Durable. None of the issues that you’d encounter with a moderately stable wood like cedar. And it looks pretty sweet after it’s been…more
Ever Heard of AZEK Decking – Introduction of a New Product
So you and your spouse have finally decided that it’s time to install a deck to your home. Aside from increasing the value of your property, you now have some place for you and the rest of the family to spend the weekend. With that, we’d like to…more
Green Harvesting Procedures Mean You Can Build Your Deck With Confidence
Are you the type of person that is environmentally aware of the things that you do? Do you want to make sure that you are not harming nature or the planet when choosing to build things in and around your home? Would you love to build a deck…more
Composite Decking: Going Green Can Be Cost Effective
Composite decking is gaining more popularity each day. As the push to conserve energy, protect our forests, and improve the methods we use to construct our homes grows stronger, composite decking is emerging as a great way to reduce waste. While properly harvesting trees can be a great…more
Using Hardwood to Improve the Looks of Your Home’s Exterior:
Do you own your own home? Do you have a large yard? Are you at a loss as to how to make that yard work for you, your family and your home? Do you want to improve the look and function of your home’s interior? If you live…more