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Building a Deck? Why Wood Is a Better Environmental Choice
By Dylan EastmanWhen it comes to selecting materials for your home deck project, you want something that matches the style of your home and falls within your budget. You also want to know that your choice is one that is a good one for the planet, too – and not just your checkbook. Once the natural choice when it came to decks, softwood boards now compete with several other man-made or composite materials. While some composite manufacturers may use recycled materials, in many ways softwood decking remains the more environmental choice.
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Wood Feature Wall Tips
By The Journal of Light ConstructionA wood wall is a unique touch that can dress up any room. Here’s how to do it right.
7 Steps to a Beautiful Coffered Ceiling
By The Journal of Light ConstructionA coffered ceiling, made with the natural warmth and beauty of softwood, will add something special to any room special by adding depth and detail overhead.
Making Decks Safer
By Professional Deck BuilderRegular inspections are a smart way to extend the life of a wood deck and keep homeowners safe. But how do you get them interested?
5 Interior Design Trends to Step Up Your Style Game
As the temperatures continue to warm up outside, you may be ready to embrace the adage ‘out with the old and in with the new’ when it comes to your home’s interior design. Whether you’re a first time homebuyer looking for ways to upgrade your starter home or a seasoned homeowner seeking a refresh, these tips will give you ideas to work with on any budget.
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Select the Right Preserved Wood for Your Project
Want to know which preserved or pressure-treated wood to use for your next project? Use the infographic below for details on the different preserved wood use categories and what they are best suited for.
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Wood, Naturally Sponsors 2015 Greenbuild Unity Home
The 2015 Greenbuild Unity Home unveiled November 18 at the 2015 Greenbuild International Conference & Expo in Washington, D.C. The 2015 Greenbuild Unity Home was planned, designed, constructed, inspected, and tested according to LEED for Homes version 4 program requirements and is anticipated to achieve Platinum Certification when moved to its permanent site in New Hampshire after Greenbuild.
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Mother Nature Knows Best: How Natural Elements in the Home Make You Healthier
When it comes to health and wellness, the design of your home may prove to be just as important as your diet, sleep habits or exercise routine. This is the premise behind biophilic design – the idea that incorporating natural elements into your home, such as wood or plants, can actually improve overall health.
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Local Atlanta Contractor Wins Nationwide Wood, Naturally Build and Design Sweepstakes
Atlanta-based contractor Joel Harper was named the winner today of the Wood, Naturally Build and Design Sweepstakes, a nationwide call for submissions of outdoor living and interior design projects using softwood lumber. Wood, Naturally, a campaign funded by the Softwood Lumber Board, presented Harper with a lease on a new 2015 Ford F-150.
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