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…
In the mid-1980s Huey Lewis and the News released their single Hip to Be Square and that’s very apropos in describing our next deck building step. By Robert Wyatt As I mentioned before, if your base or foundation is not level, plumb and square;…
Building your own deck can be one of the most rewarding and fun DIY projects ever. Even if you end up hiring a pro, it’s important to understand what’s happening with your deck as you begin the planning stages. Laying Out Your Deck A great deck…
Gain confidence in your ability to track down the lumber sizes and amount of materials needed for your next DIY project with these pointers. Source: www.bobvila.com We’ve talked about how the lumber aisle can be a bit daunting at first. But we…
You don’t have to live near the pacific islands to sip drinks from a coconut cup and relax to tropical music. Here are the basic step-by-step plans for a tiki bar. Lanterns, fishnets and other trinkets not included. Source:…
