western red cedar

Planter Boxes: How to build them
Cedar planter boxes

We love to build planter boxes. We love how versatile they are and how you can use the same basic idea and make it bigger,…

Ask it: Upcycle ideas, cedar closet
Upcycling ideas

Question: I need some upcycle ideas. I have about 48 square feet of cedar boards that I pulled out of a closet from a house…

How to build a pool deck around a round above-ground pool
How to build a pool deck

When it comes to above ground pools, most of them are round, which poses some challenges as most building materials aren’t round or easily made round.

Create a Backyard Sanctuary
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Using Western Red Cedar for backyard sanctuary seating areas gives homeowners a variety of design options to work around. This wood is sustainable, environmentally friendly,…

Pergola purlins provide style against weather
DIY Landscaping

Add style and save time on your next pergola project with purlins, instead of notching rafters over the beam. Purlins are fast to install, lock…

How to Make a Compost Bin
Howtomakeacompstbin

If the value of a project is measured in how often you use it, our compost bin is well near the top of the list….