We celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd every year, but the importance of sustainability is something to be passionate about year-round. In an era filled with single-use plastics and carbon emissions, looking to our renewable resources, like…
Buzz Off Most people are familiar with termites being a danger to the wood around their homes, but there are other critters that can be a problem too. One many people might not know about is the wood-boring bee, a.k.a. the carpenter bee. Where…
How Much Do You Know About SYP? Take a walk around any lumber yard, and odds are good you’ll be treated to the distinctive aroma of Southern Yellow Pine. SYP – the nickname given to this wood by those in the know – is hugely popular in…
The Natural Answer 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…
By Dannea Moneva, WIR Contributor Southern Yellow Pine is an ideal building material: beautiful, strong, versatile, and affordable. And we could go on, so we will. Here are 6 reasons Southern Yellow Pine is awesome. Strength and Density …
“When it comes to selecting materials for your home deck project, you want something that matches the style of your home and falls within your budget. You also want to know that your choice is one that is a good one for the planet, too – and not…
