A Kick-Start Guide for Homeowners Looking to Revamp Their Outdoor Space When it comes to enhancing your outdoor living experience, the first thing you want to do is assess your decking situation. A beautiful deck, after all, is really the… You Bet! Southern Yellow Pine is a Great Choice for Interior Applications Including Flooring, Ceilings […]
by Bryan | Oct 15, 2015 | DIY projects By Dannea Moneva, WIR Contributor Check out a handful of great ideas for kids woodworking projects you can easily do this weekend. Introduce them to the joys of woodworking. These projects will be an exciting opportunity to be creative, and at…
Michael J. Connelly, WIR Contributor Looks like you are ready to start your project. The blueprints are in hand, the wood is ready, and the tools are waiting. But before you begin, let’s go over a few things to make sure you work in a safe…
by Bryan | Sep 9, 2016 | DIY projects Relaxing Times Ahead Imagine this: laying down on a porch bed swing in the warm breeze, head propped on a pillow, a glass of sweet tea forming cold droplets of condensation on your hand. That sounds pretty darn nice way to relax, right? Take a…
For Valentine’s Day, we came up with a weekend project built with decking boards and 2×4’s: a Love Seat. Get it? It’s a great bench style for instigating communication because folks are led to face each other in a more intimate way. This sort of coercion made us think about how Valentine’s Day reminds us […]
By WIR Contributor Mark Clement Get your workshop set-up set up when it’s cold outside It’s One Half Set Up, One Half Clean Up. The rest is work. I have a little saying that goes something like this: Looking for a tool isn’t working. It’s… It takes very strong leadership to keep a family business […]
We all know you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but when it comes to your home, curb appeal is everything. Whether you plan to move, or just want to freshen up the outside of your house, there’s a lot a DIYer can do to improve the outside of their property. These DIY shutters […]
by Bryan | Sep 9, 2015 | Tools and Tips Trying to decide what type of material you’re going to use for your next project? Let’s help you make the case for SYP with four reasons why it’s awesome. If you have a hard time seeing this infographic, click…
by Bryan | Jan 11, 2016 | Tools and Tips Source: www.familyhandyman.com We’ve seen this story swirling around the Interwebs and wanted to make sure we told y’all the honest-to-goodness truth about how to choose a pressure treated 4×4 (pronounced: four-by-four,… by Bryan | Sep 28, 2015 | DIY projects, Outdoor Living By Meghan Banke, […]
The hardware store can be an overwhelming, floor-to-ceiling overload of all of the tools you ‘have to have’ in order to become a well-supplied DIYer. Thankfully, in reality you don’t need a million tools to be able to get to work on your next project. There are some must-haves, though. Here are four must-have saws […]
Southern Yellow Pine is versatile, strong and durable. Never used it before? Get started by checking out some of the most frequently asked questions. Holds nails and other fasteners particularly well, so it’s a great choice for residential and commercial construction. 85% of all pressure-treated wood produced in the United States is Southern Yellow Pine. […]
by Bryan | Jul 30, 2015 | Decking WIR Contributor Michael Connolly One of the many questions in life – should I stain or paint or seal my deck? All will protect your deck, thus saving you tons of cash. The cost of staining, sealing, or painting your deck is way (WAY)…
Seeking DIY weekend project ideas? Look no further! We’ve curated some of our favorite ideas from brilliant builders who’ve harnessed the beauty, durability, and versatility of Southern Yellow Pine (SYP). Whether you’re a seasoned DIY enthusiast or a woodworking rookie, these projects will stoke your creativity. So strap on the tool belt. It’s time to […]
by Bryan | Aug 19, 2015 | Tools and Tips When lost, it is possible to use trees to assist you in navigation. Find a tree that has been cut down, you can observe the rings of the tree to discover which direction north is. In the northern hemisphere, the rings of growth in a […]
