Do-It-Yourself Archives - Page 9 of 20

Summertime tips for your Deck!

March 10, 2022June 9, 2016 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

Summer is right around the corner, and you know what that means! Barbeque grills will be coming out, the cooler will be filled with cold, refreshing beverages and family and friends will be invited over to enjoy the backyard. It’s a wonderful sight to see and even better to enjoy, but before you invite everyone …

Stain Oak Flooring for a Different Look

April 12, 2016 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

Oak is probably the most common wood used in the home. Oak can be found in furniture, kitchen cabinets, and flooring in many homes. The pervasiveness of this wood comes from its affordability and popularity during the 90s. A lot of homes built or remodeled during that era received oak flooring.

What Else Can You Make With Wood Slabs?

April 6, 2016 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

Live-Edge Wood Slabs are beautiful pieces that give us a glimpse inside the complicated beauty of trees. Think of a live-edge wood slab as a CAT scan where you can see the different layers the tree is made of, from bark to heartwood. While the common inclination is to create tables out of them, there are other ways to utilize their unique beauty.

B-Grade Decking: Is It Any Good?

March 22, 2016 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

Everyone wants a deck. No, not just a deck; the best-looking deck around. The common misconception is that you must spend a fortune for an exotic hardwood deck of your dreams. The reality is you can have exotic hardwoods at an affordable price. The only catch: a little more elbow grease upon install.

24×48 Advantage Deck Tiles™ Are Here!

March 8, 2016March 3, 2016 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

Our Advantage Deck Tiles™ are one of our most popular outdoor products because of their easy installation and unique look. The Deck Tiles came as a result of a need to cover a balcony or a concrete patio, something the majority of backyards already have. Without wasting days or weeks of effort, homeowners and renters can have the beauty of an all-natural hardwood deck in a matter of hours.

Top 5 End Grain Issues with Ipe and other Hardwoods

June 7, 2023February 24, 2016 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

End grain is not often talked about and is a neglected part of your deck. You don’t think about it when you’re making your precise cuts. It’s only after you see some checking and cracking that you begin to really think about what effect the end grain has on the entire board. These are the …

What Can Happen If I Don’t Predrill My Decking?

February 8, 2016 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

Predrilling is an important step in the installation process of your Brazilian hardwood deck. Unfortunately, it tends to be glossed over, and the results aren’t pretty.