The weather is getting warmer and summer is just around the corner. This means more time outside and on your deck. However, you may have noticed that your deck’s stain is starting to wear off and it’s in need of a little TLC. While restaining or painting a…more
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7 Ways Wood is Used in Modern Home Design
Today, we’re seeing wood used more and more to create pieces of dynamic style and function in modern home design. Both indoors and outdoors, beautiful types of wood are utilized for accent walls, ceilings, barn doors, and more. Here we list seven of our favorite ways wood is…more
The Perfect DIY Project For That Concrete Slab
When you step outside the door of your home are you met by a concrete slab? Do you look down at that plain gray canvas and wonder, “what can I do to make this look better?” Whatever state that block of concrete is in, there must be…more
Outdoor Showers: Clean Comfort Worth Craving
It’s a clear fact and an undeniable trend: We’re taking the well-designed comforts of our homes’ interiors and replicating them on the outside. Exhibit A: the outdoor shower. It’s what makes home not just a shelter, but a destination. The routine shower is officially over. So let’s talk…more
An Arbor, A Pergola, A Patio Cover; is There a Difference?
When someone mentions building an arbor, pergola or patio cover we all get a picture of an outdoor structure in our head. The problem is those pictures can look very different, which makes communicating what you want to a builder or contractor more challenging.
Tricks To Making Your Yard More Private
Odd, noisy and curious neighbors might provide interesting material for water cooler talk, but having a yard with privacy is far more preferable. We love to brainstorm attractive and stylish ways to solve our residential problems. By making a few changes to your yard, you can reclaim the…more
5 Mistakes To Avoid When Cleaning Your Deck
Spring is almost here! And after a long, cold, and very snowy winter for many in the United States, just the thought of enjoying a warm day in April or May must warm the soul. For deck owners, all you have to do is just step outside onto…more
Last Minute Gift Ideas to Make it a Merry Christmas for Your Woodsman
Sometimes no matter how well you plan a few gifts on your Christmas list slip through the cracks. If someone on your list is a woodworker than we’re about to make your search for the perfect last minute gift a little easier.
What To Do With A Graying Wood Deck
So your wood deck is turning gray. Like the the hair on your head, watching your deck turn gray can be a little scary. Graying comes with age, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to start over. Here’s what you need to know about a wood deck graying.…more
Should I Buy FSC Certified Lumber?
“Is this wood from a sustainable forest?” “Is this product eco-friendly?” If you’re an architect or builder, you probably get asked these questions a lot. We all want to do our part to take care of the environment, and purchasing recycled or sustainable products like lumber is a…more