When the call comes in to clean up a construction or demolition project that involves pressure-treated timbers, the rules can be quite different than those for the average project. Some states have ...

Ground with a steep pitch or slope can become a problem area if it is often eroded by runoff water from heavy rains. One way to contain the erosion is by leveling the slope with a terrace, then ...

Pressure-treated wood has been around for nearly 70 years, yet most of us still know very little about this popular outdoor building material. To start, pressure-treated wood is softwood lumber, ...

Pressure-treated wood has virtually revolutionized the construction of outdoor structures such as decks in the last few years, but many homeowners are still unfamiliar with its selection, uses and ...

If you are adding fencing to your property, you obviously want to choose the type of fence that will meet your specific needs. Wood fencing is still a popular favorite among homeowners; it provides a ...

Q: JLB asks: I am planning on using pressure-treated landscape timbers for a raised vegetable garden. Others have told me that I need to be concerned about the chemicals that may leach out and affect ...