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Here's some great sites to check out if your taking on a wood project in the near future.
- Do you know how to safely work with wood? If not, check out this page from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
- If you master woodworking, you could build a lot of great toys for your kids. FamiliyFun.Go.com has several excellent woodworking projects that your kids will love.
- Does your deck need to be sealed? This page from DoItYourself.com offers a handy step-by-step guide.
- Every builder needs a garage full of tools. Learn which ones you should own at this page from DIYNetwork.com.
- J&W Lumber has all your supplies to complete any lumber project you’re talking on. Learn more on our website.
If you have any questions about completing your project, call J & W Lumber at (760) 741-8776.
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If you’ve recently finished a home improvement project, there’s a good chance that you have some leftover lumber. Since leaving lumber sitting in your yard is an invitation for termites, and sending your wood off to a landfill is not environmentally-friendly, consider putting that wood to good use. Here are three relatively easy woodworking projects that are great for leftover redwood lumber:
- Kids’ Toys: For kids, just about anything can be a toy—so consider taking the time to cut, sand, and paint your leftover wood into fun and easy to use wood blocks that your kids will appreciate for years. If you’re feeling especially ambitious, you might even try something as complicated as a train set. If you don’t have kids, you can always donate your handcrafted lumber toys to a local orphanage or foster home.
- End Table: If you need some place to set down your drinks in your living room, consider turning your leftover lumber into an end table. End tables are small, don’t require much wood, and are relatively easy to make. In order to prevent drinks or plants from damaging your new end table, set a sheet of glass on top of it.
- Garden Bench: If you have a few long boards left over, you could use them to create an attractive garden bench. An easy way to do so is to place boards on top of stone blocks. If you want to challenge yourself, consider sanding and staining the wood before attaching wooden legs with screws.
If you’re looking for a great place to buy lumber in the San Diego area, come by J & W Lumber. We carry high-quality redwood lumber for fencing, patios covers, decking, and any other project you have in mind. For more information, call any of our six locations in the San Diego area today.
- El Cajon: (619) 442-0658
- Sorrento Valley: (858) 452-0520
- San Marcos: (760) 727-1510
- Escondido: (760) 741-8776
- Murrieta: (951) 698-0215
- Chula Vista: (619) 585-3620
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Learning how to build on your own property is one of the most productive hobbies you can engage in. Not only is outdoor building fun, but a new lumber deck, patio cover, or fence can do wonders for your property. However, becoming a skilled outdoor builder takes hard work and certain equipment. Here are just a few of the essential tools every budding outdoor builder should have:
- Saws: Even if you carefully plan out your project and order precise lengths of lumber, you’ll likely need to cut some pieces yourself. For fast, clean cuts, invest in a high-quality circular saw.
- Cement: Even if you only plan on working with wood, you’ll find that cement is an important component of many building projects. You can buy cement in fine powder form, which can be mixed with water to provide an excellent foundation for many different kinds of outdoor projects.
- Stains and Sealers: Though redwood lumber is very durable, it will eventually rot if you don’t properly maintain it. In order to protect your deck or fence from rain, debris, sunlight, and other hazards, you should stain and seal your wood at least once every three years.
- Lumber: For a high-quality fence, deck, or patio cover, you’ll need good-quality lumber. Be sure you know the exact dimensions of your product before heading to the lumberyard so you don’t overbuy or wind up needing to make multiple trips.
- Safety Equipment: Though outdoor building projects can be very rewarding, they are also inherently dangerous. In order to stay safe and keep from inhaling sawdust, you should always wear goggles, gloves, and a mask.
If you’re looking for lumber and other building supplies, come by J & W Lumber, one of the San Diego area’s finest lumber supply stores. We have all the redwood lumber you need to create a beautiful deck, fence, or patio cover that will last for decades to come. For more information, call any of our six locations in the San Diego area today.
- El Cajon: (619) 442-0658
- Sorrento Valley: (858) 452-0520
- San Marcos: (760) 727-1510
- Escondido: (760) 741-8776
- Murrieta: (951) 698-0215
- Chula Vista: (619) 585-3620
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This week only through April 21st, you can purchase Surfaced Garden Heart for only $2.25. You can take advantage at any of our six locations. To find the location nearest to you, give us a call at (760) 741-8776.
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Though there have been many new building materials invented over the years, nothing quite compares to the beauty and versatility of high-quality wood. If you’re planning a big lumber project in the near future, take a look at these additional links for help and advice:
- Are you considering putting up a beautiful cedar fence? Check out this page from HGTV.com for details on how to do so.
- Concrete is an important part of many home improvement projects. Learn how to use it at this page from Popular Mechanics.
- Do you want to learn more about western red cedar? Check out this page from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
- Wood is one of the most environmentally-friendly building materials around. Learn more at this page from the Western Red Cedar Lumber Association.
- Ready to take on a spring project? Visit J&W Lumber for spring project ideas.
For more information on any of these topics, give us a call at (760) 741-8776. We've got six San Diego area locations to serve you.
