There are many uses for the exotic hardwood decking offered by AdvantageLumber.com. A fast and easy way to add life and personality to your deck is to build a planter box using any of our exotic woods like Ipe, Cumaru and Tigewood. This DIY project is perfect for spring, giving your deck a new look.
Do-It-Yourself
Prepare your Patio and Outdoor Spaces for Spring
The official start of spring is here!
Even though it may be chilly, early spring is the perfect time to start working on your deck. If you wait for the hot summer weather, your deck boards could shrink and make maintenance more difficult. Taking advantage of the cooler spring months will keep you and your deck refreshed and safe from the relentless sun.
So now that you’re excited to get started, let’s take a look at 10 tips for cleaning your outdoors!
Nominal Vs. Net Finished Dimensions – What You Need to Know
If you’re looking to build a deck for the very first time, the first thing you need to know is how much decking to buy. Many people make the mistake of planning their materials list based on what’s known in the lumber world as “nominal dimensions.” 1×4, 1×6, 5/4×4, and 5/4×6. These are the most popular “nominal dimensions” and are the terms we are all used to hearing on TV shows and even in DIY deck building books. However, what you need to know is that “nominal dimensions” refer to a piece of unfinished/rough lumber that has not yet been milled (aka surfaced).
Infograph: How To Prevent Deck Deterioration
Spring is here and that means doing inspecting your deck! Catching small problems early is key to having a long-lasting deck and preventing any serious problems from developing.
DIY: Outdoor Picnic Table for Kids
Your little ones will love this adorable free standing kid’s table. Perfect for eating, coloring, doing homework, reading, socializing or playing fun games.
Passion Fruit Caipiroska Recipe
In December we posted a few pictures of high-end Brazilian restaurants and their use of Ipe to serve food. Featured in the post was a picture of a delicious Brazilian mixed drink. As promised, here is the recipe available for everyone to make their own Passion Fruit Pepper Caipiroska! Just click on this link for …
DIY: Outdoor Wood Mat
We always like to provide all our readers with some do it yourself wood projects that are simple and add a personal touch to your home.
This time we’d like to invite you to create a modern and very durable wooden welcome mat. It’ll be a project that will require only a few tools and even simple materials. We always suggest using the best materials like ipe but, you can use any other wood you like.