10 Things To Do When Building a DIY Deck

10 Things To Do When Building a DIY Deck

A Southern Yellow Pine DIY deck project by Robert Wyatt, WIR Contributor Summer is starting and I’m two-thirds of the way through my fourth lifetime “DIY deck project.” Each time I tackle this undertaking I see things I’ve learned (from my…

How to Actually Choose a Pressure Treated 4×4

How to Actually Choose a Pressure Treated 4×4

Source: www.familyhandyman.com We’ve seen this story swirling around the Interwebs and wanted to make sure we told y’all the honest-to-goodness truth about how to choose a pressure treated 4×4 (pronounced: four-by-four, indicating the…

INFOGRAPHIC: Reasons to Build with SYP

INFOGRAPHIC: Reasons to Build with SYP

Trying to decide what type of material you’re going to use for your next project? Let’s help you make the case for SYP with four reasons why it’s awesome. If you have a hard time seeing this infographic, click…

10 Absolutely Amazing SYP Deck Designs

10 Absolutely Amazing SYP Deck Designs

By Adelina Iacob, WIR Contributor Essentially, building a deck isn’t incredibly complicated, especially when you’re using Southern Yellow Pine (SYP), which is known as one of the most versatile, durable, and beautiful types of wood. However,…

Care for Southern Pine Decks and Floors

Care for Southern Pine Decks and Floors

In a world increasingly interested in low-maintenance home products, Southern Pine is the clear choice. It’s not only easy to buy and use, Southern Pine is also easy to take care of. Follow these easy steps to care for Southern Pine decks and…