According to a study from the Western Wood Preservers Institute the expected life of wood utility poles can be conservatively estimated at 75 years or …
Wood Bulkhead Materials
I made a sketchcast about how to build a wood bulkhead and I wrote about how to build a wood retaining wall but I might …
How to Build a Fence that Lasts
How to Build a Fence that Lasts Building a wooden fence can be backbreaking work but, conceptually speaking, it is very simple. You choose your …
Lumber Dimensions
Basic lumber dimensions are not as basic to many people as you might think they are. I get asked about actual lumber dimensions on a …
How to Build a Retaining Wall
How to Build a Retaining Wall When asked how to build a retaining wall, my response is almost always, “What kind?” This article covers the …