When renovating your home or completing any kind of woodworking project, it is vital to ensure you are using the proper kind of wood for the job. Specialty wood is the best way to go because it is durable, functional, and looks incredible no matter what the job is!

Do you have an unsightly concrete porch when you would much rather have a new wooden deck without the hassle of removing all that concrete? Luckily, these home design experts have broken it down into easy-to-follow steps for building the deck yourself. Read what they have to say for a few tips and tricks and when it might be time to call in a professional.

If you are interested in constructing a fence, it is important to research your options beforehand. From a picket fence to a privacy fence, every type of fence has unique characteristics and advantages. Homeowners have a wide range of material choices to select from, including wood, vinyl, steel, aluminum, wrought-iron, chain link, and more.

Adding a second story deck to your home has a lot of benefits. If you’re renovating your home, and considering adding a deck at all, then you should also consider a second story deck as well. Here’s why:

Pressure treated wood is sought after by many homeowners looking to build a deck, fence, or even use it for the framing of their home if building one. But in Colorado, this would be a mistake. Your first thought is probably- “What?Why? I thought pressure treated wood was supposed to be better”.

If you’re a homeowner, house flipper, or DIY’er, you know what it’s like to spent hundreds and thousands on your home. Whether it be for renovations, upgrades, or decor- these projects can get expensive… if you don’t know where to go.

Decks with fire pits have become a backyard goal for most homeowners, and for many good reasons. But there are things to know for the safety, and longevity of your deck and family. These cautions and tips are nothing to delay you though. If anything, they’ll make your dream deck seem even more achievable.

You’ve taken the first step to upgrading your home and boosting its value by deciding to build yourself deck. Whether it be a traditional softwood, an exotic hardwood or even a composite material – you can never go wrong by choosing to add a deck.

Railing post caps are an important functional part of any fence. Resting on the ends of the wooden posts, they protect the posts from rain, ice, and snow. The type of post caps that will work best for your fence will depend on a few different considerations. Keep reading to find out what our panel of readers believes you should know to find your ideal railing post caps.