SARASOTA, Fla.-- AdvantageLumber.com announced that they have launched a giveaway of over $4,000 worth of Ipe wood decking and accessories. The giveaway includes enough decking material to build a 300 ...
Last question for the day – my expediter/engineer told me that ipe wood decks are not actually up to fire code in NYC, and that a sharp inspector may fail you if the deck does not have a perimeter of ...
What is it? Also called Brazilian walnut, ipe (pronounced ee-pay) wood is typically found in South America and some parts of Central America. It is one of the densest hardwoods available, three times ...
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Maintenance-Free Decking: PVC vs. Composite

Do you know how to avoid staining a deck? Build it from something other than wood, such as composite or PVC decking boards.
We're keen on projects like this rolling utility cart that combine DIY disciplines such as woodworking and metalworking. That's why we love this bench made by Jimmy Diresta. His metal working skills ...