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Exterior Wood

What to Do if a Neighbor is Burning Pressure-Treated Wood

March 7, 2023November 8, 2021 by Jamie
Burn Pressure-Treated Wood

No matter the time of year, everyone enjoys sitting around a bonfire. While most people know the basics of how to build a fire and maintain a fire pit, there are some lesser-known facts about … Read more

Categories Backyard Tips, Exterior Wood

How to Treat and Seal Tree Stumps for Outdoor Use

March 7, 2023November 4, 2021 by Jamie
how to treat tree stumps for outdoor use

Tree stumps in the garden can be used for all sorts of creative things like furniture or planters. However, if you are going to use them, they need to be protected from the elements so … Read more

Categories Exterior Wood, Lawn & Garden

How to Remove Black Stains from Your Wood Deck

March 7, 2023November 4, 2021 by Jamie
How to Remove Black Stains from Your Wood Deck

Keeping your wooden decking in good condition is crucial if you want it to last a long time and look amazing. Unfortunately, wood is prone to staining and it’s very common for people to get … Read more

Categories Decks, Exterior Wood, Lawn & Garden

How to Clean Mildew from Exterior Painted Wood in 6 Steps

March 25, 2023October 28, 2021 by Jamie
how to clean exterior painted wood

As a homeowner, your outside space can be a sanctuary to unwind or a place of gathering for family barbecues and game nights. If you have outdoor space and have furnished it with painted wood … Read more

Categories Exterior Paint & Sealers, Exterior Wood

Can You Stain Green Pressure-Treated Wood?

March 7, 2023October 27, 2021 by Jamie
stain green treated wood

Green pressure-treated wood is the wood commonly found in outdoor settings like electric poles, mailboxes, fences, and ocean boardwalks to name a few examples. This type of pressure-treated wood is sometimes referred to as “green” … Read more

Categories Backyard Tips, Exterior Wood

10 Best Exterior Paints for Wood in 2024

April 6, 2024October 18, 2021 by Jamie
best exterior paints for wood

Using wood outdoors can be great, but sometimes it needs a bit of coverage to really look best and last longer. Untreated wood doesn’t last long at all in the outdoors and using exterior paint … Read more

Categories Buyers Guide, Exterior Paint & Sealers, Exterior Wood

10 Best Clear Coats for Outdoor Wood in 2024

April 6, 2024October 9, 2021 by Jamie
best clear coats outdoor wood

Wood is, without question, one of the finest materials for manufacturing modern furniture, but it can also be somewhat susceptible to harsher conditions, specifically for outdoor use. To make matters worse, most wood finishes are … Read more

Categories Exterior Paint & Sealers, Exterior Wood

Is Acacia Wood Good For Outdoor Furniture?

May 22, 2023June 12, 2021 by Jamie
is acacia wood good for outdoor furniture

Love the look of teak wood for your patio but can’t afford its hefty prices? You’re in luck. Acacia wood has many of the same properties, with a beautiful golden hue and unique wood patterns, … Read more

Categories Exterior Wood, Outdoor Furniture

How to Treat Untreated Wood for Outdoor Use

March 7, 2023May 9, 2020 by Jamie
applying a wood finish to untreated wood to protect in from the elements.

Recently I moved into a new home and it has a huge backyard. It is perfect for so many backyard ideas and wood is my material of choice. Honestly, when looking at prices, treated wood … Read more

Categories Exterior Paint & Sealers, Exterior Wood
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