“Eight obstacles for 8-year olds. Made from one of our favorite materials–pressure treated Southern Pine—it’s easy to DIY, safe, will last outdoors and was totally fun to make.” Source: myfixituplife.com When thinking of ways to celebrate his son’s 8th birthday, DIYer Mark Clement of My Fix It Up Life wanted to share one of his […]
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 | May 26, 2015 | DIY projects 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…
By Michael Connolly, WIR Contributor In 2007, Mark Ekis quit his fulltime job and turned his furniture-making hobby into a business after his Modern Rustic Wood Table took Miami by storm. The one-of-a-kind table that pushed Mark to pursue his passion sent shockwaves around the world – and it all started at his house in […]
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…
Everything You Need to Know About Pine Flooring Southern Yellow Pine flooring has long been one of the most popular choices for residential and commercial spaces. Thanks in large part to its durability, this type of flooring has the potential to… In a world increasingly interested in low-maintenance home products, Southern Pine is the clear […]
Ever wanted to slide into a picnic table, rather than hop over the bench while balancing a full plate of food in one hand a cold bevy in the other? Well, with this design, you can. Watch as DIY dynamo, April Wilkerson, shows us how to build a Southern Yellow Pine picnic table. They say […]
by Bryan | Oct 8, 2015 | Sawmill Spotlight By Lia Therese Feliciano, WIR Contributor Many of us choose to build with Southern Yellow Pine for everything from our dream homes to weekend DIY projects because its aesthetic and function. And if those reasons aren’t enough to consider SYP…
By Adelina Iacob, WIR Contributor A swell fence is just like a good haircut – you simply can’t do without one. What’s best, in this day and age, fences come in all shapes and sizes, so even if you don’t have the faintest…
In an age where we all have computers in our pockets and the latest technology moves at lightning speed, it’s good to remember that Mother Nature continues to provide new and sustainable ways for us to live. T3 Building in Minneapolis, Minnesota Take, for instance, the perfection of a single tree. One mature tree offers […]
Tall Wood Building, eh? When project is completely finished with construction in 2017, it will be the world’s tallest wood building. At 18-stories high, Brock Commons residence hall at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Canada… “The latest innovations in residential design and construction indicate that the sky’s the limit for the future of skyscrapers.” Source: […]
by sarah | Oct 10, 2024 | Commercial, Environmental, Industry News, Residential, Why SYP? Discover the innovative ways Southern Yellow Pine is being used in the latest architectural trends and designs Common Ground School, Location: New Haven CT, Architect: Gray Organschi Architects Southern Yellow Pine in high-end architecture? You…
Everything You Need to Know About Pine Flooring Southern Yellow Pine flooring has long been one of the most popular choices for residential and commercial spaces. Thanks in large part to its durability, this type of flooring has the potential to… The shift toward more sustainable lifestyles has impacted […]
By Meghan Banke, WIR Contributor When I think of my ideal outdoor living space, it most definitely includes a pergola. Before I start sharing my favorite pergola-inspired ideas, I should probably tell you what a pergola is. Nearly every time I…