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Treated lumber is recommended for many outdoor projects, such as decks, patios, and fences, to prevent natural decay and destruction over time. But in 2003, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency banned a common wood preservative, chromated copper arsenate or CCA, from residential use due to health risks. So with...

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!...

Versatex Trim Board, manufactured by Wolfpac Technologies, Inc,  has earned certification from NAHB Green Approved Products http://www.greenapprovedproducts.com/FindProducts.aspx/. Versatex now is the only PVC trim manufacturer that can claim both the NAHB Green Approved Products and National Code listing via CCRR-#0149.  Versatex can also contribute LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) points in three...

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...

As the holiday weekend approaches, we’d like to share some great do-it-yourself tips from local event designer David Stark for an easy Independence Day celebration. Stark offers fresh suggestions to create red-white-and-blue style such as using beach towels as tablecloths and a row of card tables as a picnic...

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...