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How to Get Lumber for Free or Cheap

Lumber may be in high demand right now, but you can still score what you need in unexpected places.

Lumber Yard or Big-Box Store?

Here are three questions to ask yourself to decide whether to buy your lumber at a lumber yard or big-box store.

Lumber Prices Are Falling Fast, Turning Hoarders Into Sellers

Prices have dropped from record highs spurred by the economic reopening, potentially pointing to an eventual return to normalcy.

How To Build A Storage Shed

We could all use extra space and a great way to add some storage without taking up valuable square footage within the home is by building an outdoor storage shed. Building a shed is a fun DIY project that any DIYer can accomplish.

EPA Requirements When Importing Composite Wood Products

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) wants to remind everyone who imports ‘composite wood products’ into the United States that they must comply with EPA’s formaldehyde emission standards, which prevent adverse health effects. What products are covered by this requirement? Any composite wood products of hardwood plywood, medium-density fiberboard (MDF), or particleboard, Component parts, or finished... Read more »

For Maker, wood fuels are a passion, career

Wander through the dense forests of facts and figures in the world of biomass energy, where technology, engineering and economics intertwine, and it doesn’t take long to discover one Vermonter’s

When And How to Stain Pressure-Treated Lumber

Eco-tip: How would you treat treated wood? Relaxed rules expire next month

The statute and regulations allowing treated wood waste to be handled with alternative management standards expire on Dec. 31.

Look for the FSC-certified label on wood and paper products

Whether you’re purchasing napkins, paper or a bed frame, look for the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) label to help ensure that your wood product is “friendly” to forests. Forests are home to 80% of the world’s terrestrial biodiversity and they help to stabilize the earth’s climate. FSC standards help limit clear cuts, restrict the most hazardous chemicals and reduce erosion along rivers.

How to Paint and Restore a Deck

Restore an old wood deck, even if it's worn, cracked and splintery. Simply paint it with a thick, acrylic deck paint restoration coating.

Which gem wood you choose

A craftsman shares his wood-related wisdom regarding what makes each type of wood special

Why You Should Recycle Your Wood Products

At AltruWood, our expertise in recycled wood and FSC-certified wood products places us at the intersection of sustainability and design.

Hardwood adds richness to many things

It always amazes me how much of the things around us we tend to take for granted. There are so many products around us that originated in nature if not in the garden. One of the largest products used in our home is a variety of hardwoods used for flooring and cabinetry. Many of the woods that we use...

13 Cleaning Products You Shouldn't Use on Your Wood Floors

Avoid these damaging mistakes and find out what you really need to keep your wood floors in tip-top shape.

Treating Used Wood as an Energy Resource

Waste wood is a largely untapped renewable energy resource in Switzerland.

Wood, Gas, & Electric Fires

There are many wood, gas, and electric fireplace safety tips. Install a chimney cap on your chimney and check connections before use.