Lumber Factory

Softwood comes from evergreen, coniferous trees.You can differentiate lumber even further once you have established whether it is hardwood or softwood. Therefore balsa would be classified as a "soft hardwood" while hickory is classified as a "hard hardwood."Elm...

Dig in your pier pads to about 3" above grade and make sure they are level. This is the bottom beam height near the house. Hose off and let dry and you can put on a coat of sealer.

This is where the problems began.In the 20th century and into the 21st, wood was treated by a chemical mix of arsenic, chromium and copper. If you are, choose another material to create the bed walls.

I'm checkin' something off the to-do list, and it's a big ticket item—how I love it when that happens! I spent yesterday building raised beds and planting my asparagus in them. After that, I filled the raised beds to the top with a mixture of leaf compost,...

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I think I'm going to tile the floors in a few of the rooms. Pictured to the right is my new grape squeezer. The adventure at the new office/studio continues. Stuck in a corner of the room that will be my new workshop were a whole raft of old construction...

I do not use nails: too much physical exertion and I can't hit a nail straight anyway.Screws are easier to remove if it becomes necessary to disassemble the planter.Also I find hammering nails more likely to shift things about and not have them line up...

“With a portable sawmill, there is no big equipment making tracks through a woodlot,” he says. Maybe it's the beauty of the fresh-cut wood or perhaps it's realizing you may never again have to buy a piece of milled lumber.

Do not include the bark in the measurement. Board footage is calculated based on a log's diameter and length. For example, if the log has an 18-inch diameter, several board footage amounts based of different log lengths will be listed 18 inches from the...

As an added bonus, you can use the shady spot underneath the vine-covered frame to grow a summer crop of lettuce or kale! Grow up not out with this DIY trellis. Lay two of the 2x4s on the ground so the top ends meet on their inner corners and the outermost...

Having at least 15-30 of these insects means additional control is needed.Most can be killed off with various insecticides, but contact-residual types oris more effective. If your onion tops curl up, you may have a case of onion thrips.

Find more DIY projects on HobbyFarms.com: How to Build Raised Beds How to Build a Portable Shade Shelter How to Build a Lambing Jug How to Build a Hay Feeder How to Build a GAP-Approved Barrel Sink About the Author: Dave Boyt has a degree in forest management...

Okoume is widely used for veneers and is often processed into plywood.A paddler is pulling a wooden sea kayak out of the water.Okoume heartwood is typically a lustrous pinkish-brown to light red with a fine, uniform texture.

Prior to 2005 pressure treated lumber contained arsenic. The most recommended width is 48 inches wide and as long as you desire. I also mulch with compost to retain moisture and deter weeds.A couple of “extras” that I have added to one of my raised...

If you are so inclined, use plant parts as a topical treatment for minor scrapes and cuts. The amazing pot marigold can be grown in containers or beds in full sun to shade conditions.

The flower color on growing marsh marigold plants is on sepals, as the plant has no petals. In fact, any moist oris appropriate for growing marsh marigolds. Gardeners living in mountainous areas of the upper southeast and lower Midwestern states may notice...

Carefully sweep away all extraneous PVC dust from each piece, and secure the lid back on the bucket. Step 9 Remove the 1-inch female adapters and plugs from the 8-inch section of 1-inch PVC pipe.

In no time at all, you'll have a lovely container full of colorful blooms. Wheelbarrows If wheelbarrows play a frequent role in your daily chores, you know that the wear and tear of everyday work can take a toll on these helpful handcarts.

Ironically, even though wood attracts termites, the bugs do not invade the mulch pieces. Additionally, prices may vary on shredded mulch. Bark may include oak, cherry, birch and maple.

It is sometimes called the ‘lemonade fruit' in reference to its sweeter, almost lemonade flavor. Inside, the pulp is mildly sweet and juicy. Out that claim to be sweet and, confusingly, several of them are just called ‘sweet lemon.' One such sweet...

Washington's nickname is "The Evergreen State," so it should be no surprise that the state is home to at least 32 tree species, most of which are evergreens. The western larch, however, can be made into house frames, telephone poles or railroad ties,...

Unfortunately, landscape fabric isn't a perfect solution because some determined weeds will push through the fabric, and those weeds will be extremely difficult to pull.Sometimes, good old hand-pulling is still the most effective way of getting rid of...

Of course, there's also the old standby—hand watering—but since this is more time consuming, it's best left for smaller garden areas and container plants.Knowing when and how to water a garden correctly can ensure a healthy growing season with lush...

Fashion arched supports out of PVC piping that are wide enough and just tall enough to cover your garden plants. Let's learn more about how to use floating row covers to protect your plants.The use of garden row covers has increased in the last decade...

With a little patience, you can have your own desert rose plant for your home. Once the seedlings appear, water only from below. Water the cutting daily, making sure the water is able to drain out of the soil.

Because it's under the eaves of the coop's roof, it rarely gets wet, but it hasn't gotten any less ratty looking either. Rake As the hens scratch through the aforementioned mulch, it piles up in drifts that can infrequently interfere with access to the...

You can harvest blocks of Basswood to sell to wood crafters in your area—or you might find a fondness for carving and add a new “hobby” to your hobby farming interests. While many trees are quite suitable for use as firewood, Oak trees (White Oak...