What's the Deal with Hand Planing Pressure-Treated Cedar?
I have some pressure-treated 4x4s that I've rough milled down to 1x4 for an outdoor furniture project. They're not as flat as I need them to be, and…
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What Type of Wood Should I Use for a Small Bridge?
I'm gearing up to build a small arched bridge that's around 8 feet long and 4 feet wide to span over a pond. Most of my projects are…
Cedar vs. Pressure Treated Lumber for Garden Beds: What's the Best Option?
My wife and I are planning to build a garden bed, and from what I've found, cedar seems to be the best choice. However, at Lowe's, an employee…
Is it normal for my fence gate to have untreated wood?
Hey everyone! We just had our backyard fence installed, and I noticed that the rails on the gate aren't made of pressure treated lumber. Is this common, or…
Tips for Storing Pressure Treated Lumber to Prevent Warping
I'm planning to buy about 15 pressure treated 2x4s because I have a discount at Lowe's, but I won't be using them for at least a week. What's…