We like to save time while we work, and use those time-savers as opportunities to add style. For a Western Red Cedar pergola project, we use purlins instead of notching rafters over the beam.
We like to save time while we work, and use those time-savers as opportunities to add style. For a Western Red Cedar pergola project, we use purlins instead of notching rafters over the beam.
Jack is a bench-builder if I’ve ever seen one. And since he is still in his pre-tall years, a bench that doubles as a…
What do you get when you combine a recycled car tire, a piece of cedar, some paint and a smiley-face? Here’s how to make a Tire Totter.
Listen to the show! April 17, 2010: What Happens in Vegas with Ed Del Grande. Voted one of the funniest comedians in America…
As many radio shows as I do, as many TV shows I am involved with, as many articles, blogs, and Facebook posts as I write,…
It doesn’t take much to inspire our kids to get moving. I was asked to post a family photo of us–or at least a photo…
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,…
Looking for a great Father’s Day gift for Get-It-Done Dad? You’re in the rightest place there is. Here. And you can trust my my gift…
The Backyard Pergola: A quiet retreat tucked away from the street Our backyard hasn’t ever ranked as a favorite spot to entertain or relax. While…
Thank you to everyone who took the time to share their stories in the Real DIY Contest. The Western Red Cedar Lumber Association received some very…
This easy-to-build Clutter Cutter is a simple, fun DIY storage solution for indoors or out.
Mark is fired up about Roger Cook‘s landscaping at the This Old House project in Cambridge, especially the mix of Western Red Cedar and granite….
For a handy DIYer, a privacy screen is an easy-ish addition to a backyard patio. Why build a privacy screen? Privacy in a backyard space–even…
A deck remodel can be a safe choice when the structure is sound. Here’s how to tell if a remodel could work for your deck….
I still have sap on my hands from making the MyFixitUpLife “tree.” I borrowed an idea from timberframers who nail a tree branch to the…
I love simple, beautiful projects that I can use in my landscape. If you add “versatile,” then that’s a trifecta that really gets me going….