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Lumber Prices Are Falling—Here's How You Can Save Money On Your Next DIY Project

If you have home projects to complete, now is the time.

How firewood became a hot topic

Years ago, most people wouldn’t give a moment’s thought to tossing an armload of firewood into the trunk before heading out on a weekend getaway. But nowadays, that bundle of

Guide to the Different Lumber Grades

Use this guide to help identify the different types of lumber and learn which ones will be useful for which projects.

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.

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 »

Federal Government Helps Grow International Markets for Canadian Wood Products

As the world shifts to a low-carbon future, getting clean Canadian goods to international markets is of vital importance. By promoting innovative forest products from our sustainably managed forests, we are expanding market access and creating jobs and economic opportunities for Canadians.

Join Us for Building Industry Professionals Presentation Night on 6/18!

Don't miss Building Industry Professionals Presentation Night! Welcome summer as our gracious host, Reno's Appliance, serves a delicious BBQ dinner and enjoy networking and fantastic industry presentations that will help your business and your bottom line....PLUS Association Master Trust will be there with a tabletop to provide you with important SAVINGS information on our member only Medical/Dental Benefits Plan! Some of our members are literally saving…

Beauty Industry Professionals May Be Their Own Worst Enemy

U.S. Paper and Wood Products Manufacturers Show Significant Progress toward Sustainability Goals

U.S. Paper and Wood Products Manufacturers Show Significant Progress toward Sustainability Goals

Tips from Industry Professional To Achieve Success as a Method Actor

Method acting is one of the most challenging skills, requiring you to fully embody your character’s role, emotions, and personality.

How to reduce timber waste: put your logs through a CT scanner

Yes, some wood products actually taste great. 700 Rapides students learn about forestry.

Did you know there’s wood cellulose in your ice cream? These Rapides fifth-graders do.

101 Photo Industry Professionals You Should Follow on Twitter

Want to keep up with what’s happening in the photo industry? Then this list is for you. We were planning to stop at 50, but before we knew it we ended up with a whopping 101 photo professionals that we think have the most engaging Twitter feeds out there. We’ve included feeds that are informative, …

Panelization Advantages and Benefits

"Enlarge Your Bottom Line by Reducing Your Waste Line" by Phill Barrett<br>Going, going, gone green? Not if you are still framing your projects the way your daddy did. Green means more than using sustainable sources of materials or hyperâinsulating your projects. The three âRâsâ of the green movement are Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. There should be a fourth âRâ, Rethink. Rethink your processes and how you have built in the past and where your profits are coming…

Industry Professionals

Industry representatives can learn about building a pipeline of skilled craft professionals.

How tracking timber helps prevent illegal logging and deforestation

Plus, five key recommendations for developing and rolling out timber tracking systems.

What is Mountain Style Architecture?

A log home is often characterized as a Mountain Style home. However, a Mountain Style home is not always a log home. So what is Mountain Style architecture?

What Will My Home Look Like?

Learn how M.T.N Design and PrecisionCraft Log &amp; Timber Homes use floor plans, renderings, and virtual reality tours to help you understand what your home will look like ... before you build it.

🌲🌳 Learn About Forest Products with these Education Resources

Forest Managers get to know the forest they work in through lots of exploration, observation, and recording of information. A Forest Manager then makes a plan for how people can improve the area by providing a balance of all things needed for survival in that area. In this activity, you will become a manager of an area near where you live.