DIY Projects
DIY Delight: Unlocking the Potential of Southern Yellow Pine for Your Next Project!
Southern Yellow Pine proves to be a DIY enthusiast’s dream, offering a perfect blend of versatility and durability for a myriad of projects. Whether you’re crafting custom furniture, building a deck, or embarking on a home improvement venture, Southern Yellow Pine stands out as a top choice.
Cuteness abounds: Toddler-sized Lemonade Stand
Who doesn’t love a lemonade stand on a hot summer day? Lemonade stands are more than just a way to teach your kids about money. Building a lemonade stand is
Pressure Treated Wood 101 – Everything You Need to Know to Build Like a Pro
Choosing the Best Material for Your Project – Separating Fact from Fiction When embarking on a decking, fencing, or other construction project, selecting the right materials is critical. One material that consistently stands out for its…
Ace Your Base: How to Build a Solid Decking Foundation
Start Strong with this Step-by-Step Checklist When it comes to learning how to build a solid decking foundation, envision the base as the sturdy skeleton that will support your structure for years to come. Every plank and beam relies heavily on…
Strap on the Tool Belt, it’s Make O’ Clock
5 DIY Weekend Project Ideas that Will Inspire You to Build, Not Buy Seeking DIY weekend project ideas? Look no further! We’ve curated some of our favorite ideas from brilliant builders who’ve harnessed the beauty, durability, and versatility of…
How to Build a Classic Country-Style Porch Swing
April Wilkerson Presents a Timeless Creation Crafted from Sturdy Southern Yellow Pine There’s a timeless allure to a country-style porch swing, evoking memories of serene afternoons and lazy summer days. April Wilkerson, our favorite home…
Best Building Material for DIY Beginners
Meet Your New Best Friend: Southern Yellow Pine Stepping into the do-it-yourself realm may seem daunting at first. But every journey begins with a first step. Most construction pros will tell you to start by selecting the right building material…
Best Building Material for Year-Round Planters
It’s never too late in the season to get your green thumb groove on. So, what are your gardening goals? Decorative floral boxes to bookend your front entrance? A tiered, year-round herb garden for the patio? Or maybe you want to get a head start…
How to Build a Rocking Adirondack Chair
April Wilkerson Shows us How to Build a Porch Classic Using Pressure Treated Southern Yellow Pine The only outdoor seating solution better than an Adirondack chair is a rocking Adirondack chair. So, if you’re looking for a slightly…
DIY Backyard Ideas
3 Smaller Projects that Will Enhance Your Outdoor Living Space Big Time No time for a total backyard makeover? Or maybe building a patio paradise isn’t in the budget right now? Not to fear. Even if a total backyard overhaul isn’t in the cards…
How to Replace an Aging Staircase
How to Build a Basic Raised Garden Bed
Looking for a great DIY project? Learn how to build a basic raised garden bed like a pro, using Southern Yellow Pine. https://youtu.be/iwDjcHeRKQI April Wilkerson Keeps it Simple and Safe with Top-Performing Material Want to join the…
How to Build a Southern Yellow Pine Picnic Table
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…
A wine-lover’s DIY
Whether you enjoy a glass or like someone who does, why not put your woodworking skills to work and build a wine rack? If you’ve ever shopped for your self, you’ll know they aren’t cheap to buy. Finding the one that suits your exact needs, is…
DIY Floating Shelves
We love floating shelves. They are so much easier to make and install that people realize and they have the added benefit of hinting at a bit of magic keeping them up there. They add storage with a nice decorative flare, to any space – from your…
Deluxe Trashcan Platform. Yes: Deluxe.
Here’s a fun weekend project. This plan is also good for grills and other yard gear like bikes or even firewood. Also, this post is full of tips you can apply to all kinds of DIY. By Mark Clement It would seem that where I live, many of the…
Bring Your DIY Indoors
By WIR Contributor Mark Clement Shorter days and colder temps are where outdoor DIY comes alive. When the weather cools off, I walk through my yard and think about what I want to do, fix or make for outdoor project season that I look forward to…
Build It: A Modern Bench
Sitting Pretty Sometimes you see a bench that is so simple – yet so striking. That’s what we love about this modern bench build. It’s made with pressure-treated Southern Yellow Pine, so it’s great for outdoor use. It will last you a long time…
DIY SYP Shutters
We all know you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but when it comes to your home, curb appeal is everything. Whether you plan to move, or just want to freshen up the outside of your house, there’s a lot a DIYer can do to improve the outside…
In the Dog House: Sweet Ideas
We’re big fans of DIY projects that make your own indoor or outdoor living space a bit more enjoyable but it’s all too easy to overlook one of the most loved people in your household: Fido! Dog houses are a perfect project for DIYers of all…
Build Your Own Farmhouse Coffee Table
This modern farmhouse coffee table marries Southern Yellow Pine and steel to create a really beautiful addition to your living space.