Spans, Beams, and Joists, Oh My!

Spans, Beams, and Joists, Oh My!

Your Southern Yellow Pine (SYP) deck is looking better all the time. By Robert Wyatt, WIR Contributor What started out as a sketch on a legal pad and some footing holes in your backyard is starting to resemble something to enjoy for years to…

How to Properly Hit the Nail on the Head

How to Properly Hit the Nail on the Head

by Martha Retallick, WIR Contributor Want to do great work with Southern Yellow Pine? A hammer will be an essential part of your toolkit. In this post, you’ll learn the fine art of hitting the nail right on the head. While the concept of hitting…

Woodworking: How to Be Safe

Woodworking: How to Be Safe

Michael J. Connelly, WIR Contributor Looks like you are ready to start your project. The blueprints are in hand, the wood is ready, and the tools are waiting. But before you begin, let’s go over a few things to make sure you work in a safe…