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The new pressure-treated lumber is corrosive to some screws and fasteners. Here's what you need to know when building with treated wood

Building a deck is one of the most ambitious, & costly, home improvement projects that can be undertaken. Don't start building without first researching all the options.

Options for decking material include Trex, Ipe, Redwood, Mahogany, Teak and pressure treated lumber. The choice is determined by durability, price, and green building.

Should you use pressure-treated, cedar, or exotic wood for your deck? Plastic or composite? Here are the pros and cons of the different options

A simple way to sort through your coffee can full of mixed screws. Hint: Colour-coding helps

Whether you're a first-time homeowner or a novice woodworker, there's an entire language of woodworking terminology you'll come across. Here the terms are defined.

Give your home's concrete patio a new look by building a wood deck on it. Ideas for adding multi-levels, seating, storage spaces, and hand rails. Provides curb appeal.

Part 2 of the deck building series, Deck Design and Framing Concepts focuses on deck construction, using pressure treated wood, and framing the deck understructure.

A residential fence can perform many duties: to keep the guard dog from roaming, marking a property line, as part of a residential security system, or for privacy.

Elderly dogs and those suffering from arthritis or other mobility issues can be helped with a ramp for easier access on staircases.

Parrot and pet bird toys are expensive; making your own toys can help greatly reduce the cost.

As the honey bee population declines, there are simple steps you can take to help the bees, including buying local honey, growing flowers and more.

Oregon's coastal mountains are well known for dense fir forests and beautiful waterfalls. Drift Creek Falls trail offers both, plus a spectacular suspension bridge.

Building the perfect dog house requires good planning, using the right materials, and ensuring that the kennel will be warm enough during the cold winter months.

Water is one of the things that make good bird habitat. Here are some pointers for choosing a bird bath or water feature, picking the best location, and maintaining it.

The organic garden gives families a place to learn about life cycles of plants and animals using hands-on activities.

While barbecuing and lawn mowing are over for this year, there is still time to ensure the proper care and storage of your outdoor landscape before it's too cold.

Raised bed gardening has been shown to produce nearly twice as much as conventional vegetable gardens in less space. Raised bed gardening tips and gardening ideas...

Create a user-friendly organic victory garden and save money at the grocery store. Raised bed vegetable gardens are great for small areas and are easy to maintain.

Go green and bring your neighborhood along with you by creating your own community garden. Whether you live in the city, country or suburbs, you can grow food!

Suite101.com recently had the opportunity to discuss wine with Mr. Bruce Ewert, owner of the relatively new L'Acadie Vineyards organic winery in Gaspereau, Nova Scotia.