Category: Tips

This do-it-yourself project turns a scrapped mirror–perhaps left over from a remodeling project–into fashionable decor with a handmade wooden frame. The folks at HGTV used birch plywood, chair rail, and molding to create a bold modern design, but you can also make a fun textured frame with leftover lumber...

Pine lumber is a great choice for building, and we like these 5 reasons why: Affordability Decay and rot resistance Easy to drive nails in Natural beauty Durable Oh, and it’s cost-effective too!...

If you find yourself frequently dining al fresco or hosting cookouts this summer, an outdoor kitchen station can come in handy when warm weather beckons. Its uses are endless: chop vegetables, mix drinks, nurture potted plants, and store dishes and decor underneath. Here’s some easy tips for converting a...

The structural integrity of your deck should be examined each year to ensure safety. Need we say more? There are many helpful guides for do-it-yourself types, but you may want to consider hiring a professional, especially if your deck is older. The North American Deck and Railing Association offers...

Give old floors a new life with a do-it-yourself paint project. The variety of designs available ensure you’ll find just the right look, and the result will have house guests wondering “Why didn’t I think of that?!” This handy article from The Fun Times Guide home building section provides...

Ready to fence-in your backyard and want to do it yourself? Here’s a great guide that takes you all the way through planning and constructing a sturdy wooden fence. We like this modern-style fence made with ipe, a Brazilian hardwood, that we suggest for decks as well for its...

Whether you have constructed a brand new deck or are looking at rehabbing an older deck, do not overlook the finishing touches that can make your deck stand apart.  There are many different options available from railing to post caps to decorative lighting. Post Caps come in many different...

The telltale signs of Spring are upon us, and along with the longer days, chirping birds and the sizzling sounds from the grill comes a little spring cleaning! All decks need to be cleaned periodically, according to AsktheBuilder.com, and . So what to do about all the dirt, mold,...

Summer is approaching and our thoughts are turning towards our outdoor living spaces.  A terrific upgrade is a Pergola, it defines your outdoor “room”.  Popular Mechanics has a great article on how to build your own Pergola.  For more ideas visit our Showroom to see our display pergola.  We can do...

We’ve found some treehouses that take “green living” to the next step for sustainable-minded families. Check out these incredible prefab tree homes by Elevated Living–“the perfect marriage of technology and nature, manufactured to have as little impact on the environment as possible,” according to Inhabitat.com. According to Inhabitat.com, these...