Outdoor Living
Revitalize Your Outdoors: Southern Yellow Pine Sets the Stage for Stunning Living Spaces
Whether used for decking, furniture, or accents, this versatile wood enhances the charm of your outdoor living space. Its unique grain pattern and rich textures offer a timeless look and feel, while its resilience against the elements ensures long-lasting enjoyment. With Southern Yellow Pine, you can transform your outdoor living area into a stylish retreat that seamlessly combines the allure of nature with the practicality of enduring design.
How to Expertly Source Southern Yellow Pine: A Pro’s Guide
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…
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…
Make Porching Your Happy Place All Year Long
Rain or Shine, these Covered Outdoor Living Spaces Inspire Good Times The allure of a covered porch is undeniable. Acting as a seamless extension of our homes, these porches offer an oasis to savor the outdoors, come rain or shine. Whether…
5 Sweet Swing Sets
Build Some Memories There are precious few things from our childhood that we remember with more clarity than the best swing sets we played on for hours in playgrounds or our own backyards. With a little bit of imagination, elbow grease and…
Pressure Treated Lumber in the Ornamental Landscape
Perfect for Landscapes If you love flowers and designing colorful gardens filled with texture and aroma, pressure treated wood should be high on your list of useful materials as you create your next outdoor masterpiece. Modern pressure treated…
Keep Your Southern Yellow Pine Gazebo in Tip-Top Shape
Simple Steps to Maintain Your SYP Gazebo When you’re building a backyard gazebo where you can sip sweet tea (or lemonade) (or something stronger) and watch the sun go down, pressure-treated Southern Yellow Pine is the smart material choice. Not…
The Perks of Pressure Treated SYP for Outdoor Use
Holiday Decoration Idea: Light the Night with a Yard Pyramid
We all need holiday decoration ideas. And as much as I love stringing garland (I don’t) I’m more at home making stuff with tools. If you are too, I hope you’ll like and
6 Tree Houses and Play Spaces for Kids
A Sweet Getaway If you think back to your childhood, your mind probably wanders to your favorite spot. A hideaway is an essential place for kids — a safe spot to play, unwind and dream of all things they want to be when they grow up. Let’s face…
8 Fabulous Fences
Nothing puts the finishing touch on your landscaping quite like a fabulous fence. Pressure treated Southern Yellow Pine is the ideal choice for a natural-looking fence that stands up to the elements. Best of all, wood lets you get truly creative…
Cocktail Garden Bar Plans. Yes!
A few months ago Jamie came across an article about creating a garden of ingredients geared toward cocktails. In that article there was a picture of a tall planter with a bar attached to it. In that moment we knew we had to build something similar. I loved the concept but wanted to come up…
The Inspire Files: Build a Pretty Pergola
By Meghan Banke, WIR Contributor When I think of my ideal outdoor living space, it most definitely includes a pergola. Before I start sharing my favorite pergola-inspired ideas, I should probably tell you what a pergola is. Nearly every time I…