“Since this is a big boy room now, we wanted to add some more texture to the space. My husband Mark and I added a wood wainscoting using a variety of wood finishes to mimic the Minecraft look. Source: myfixituplife.com The creativity here is really out of the box. When confronted with the task of […]
By Adelina Iacob, WIR Contributor Essentially, building a deck isn’t incredibly complicated, especially when you’re using Southern Yellow Pine (SYP), which is known as one of the most versatile, durable, and beautiful types of wood. However, just because something is simple, it doesn’t mean it can’t be truly astounding. So if you’re thinking of transforming […]
Photo by Demitri Hernandez Whether your lake life is about peace and tranquility or lively family vacations, a beautifully crafted and environmentally friendly deck can elevate the experience. Southern Yellow Pine (SYP), with its strength and durability, is a stellar choice for this purpose. Being adjacent to water bodies, lake decks and docks are exposed […]
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, indicating the approximate size of the wood, in inches). For those who are wondering why they’d care about a 4×4: You’d likely use a […]
If you’re looking to do a refresh of your home’s look, you’re probably dreaming of the perfect kitchen or maybe a deck or gazebo out back for entertaining. Here’s how to use Southern Yellow Pine (SYP) to make all your design dreams come true. First of all, Southern Yellow Pine is grown right here in […]
by Martha Retallick, WIR Contributor Want to do great work with Southern Yellow Pine? A hammer will be an essential part of your toolkit. In this post, you’ll learn the fine art of hitting the nail right on the head. While the concept of hitting a nail with a hammer seems so simple, it’s one […]
Whether you’re an average bird watcher or you just want to sharpen your woodworking skills, this DIY Bird Feeder project is custom-made for you. This bird feeder can attract birds from miles around to feast in your backyard. It’s made from pressure-treated Southern Yellow Pine to last for years that will look great the entire time. […]
One of the more popular design aesthetics you see these days are homes incorporating rustic charm. Interestingly, these rustic interiors use the ceiling as an essential design feature. No longer a blank white surface, adding wooden details to ceiling creates ambiance, texture, and an added layer of the overall design of a home. Whether you […]
If you’re new to DIY, right after you buy your first round of tools, the next thing you’ll be buying is the lumber you’ll be cutting up to make a bench or raised garden bed or mailbox. Here are a few tips to making the lumber buying process easier. Whatever your project, you need to […]
You’d like to set up a garden but you don’t have the space, the funds to get it started, or a green thumb to keep it alive. Bad news is that we can’t help with the green thumb part, but we can assist with the other challenges with this project: a mix and match vertical […]
As people rely on the fun and frills of high-tech living, they also turn to natural answers for modern problems, such as how to live a green lifestyle and how to make a good choice for building materials among the myriad options. If you’re considering a construction project, whether it’s a home, fence, or anything […]
Think about it: The feel of it as you run your hand along the railing. The sound of it beneath your feet. The texture and color that just can’t be imitated. The aroma of fresh-cut pine the day it was installed. Now fast-forward to today. Your deck has gone through a long, hot summer of […]
“This is one of those woodworking projects that started as one thing—a raised garden planter—then took on a new life as the cooler deck cooler.” Source: myfixituplife.com Not everyone can look at a few boards of lumber and see a project. But some folks do. Mark from My Fix It Up Life is one of […]
Non-Crafty Katie, WIR Contributor Many furniture stores I visit have what I call a “fun section”: the section of the store that has blue and white dressers, red and green tables, and drawers with purple polka dot knobs. The vivid colors that liven up the furniture is called chalk paint…and here’s how you can make the […]