by sarah | Aug 9, 2024 | Environmental, Outdoor Living, Residential, Tools and Tips, Why SYP?
Looking for wood this beautiful? Learn how to source Southern Yellow Pine like a pro. Are you ready to tackle your next project with Southern Yellow Pine (SYP)? This versatile wood is a favorite among home DIYers and professional contractors…
by Bryan | Jan 12, 2020 | Tools and Tips
Reading a lumber stamp is kind of like reading the ingredients label on the food you eat. There’s a lot of information – what’s in the product, which body certified it, and – if you know how to decipher the label – how you can use it. The…
by Bryan | Dec 4, 2019 | Tools and Tips
Tune-up accuracy, safety, and up your miter saw game. By Mark Clement The ownership of a miter saw is nice. Reading the instructions is a pretty good idea too. However, there’s more to it than the manual and just eyeballing your cuts. While a…
by Bryan | Nov 19, 2019 | Tools and Tips
By WIR Contributor Mark Clement Get your workshop set-up set up when it’s cold outside It’s One Half Set Up, One Half Clean Up. The rest is work. I have a little saying that goes something like this: Looking for a tool isn’t working. It’s…
by Bryan | Jul 13, 2019 | Tools and Tips
Galvanized screws – Why do you need to care? The right screws equal long-lasting exterior wood projects. That’s why it’s important to know which screw makes the most sense for your particular project to keep it sturdy and secure long-term….
by Bryan | Jun 23, 2019 | Tools and Tips
Working with wood is a labor of love and, sometimes, a livelihood for DIYers. There is an abundance of resources out there to help DIYers on any project…here’s a look at several Woodworking Apps. We aren’t triaging, ranking or endorsing these…