untreated wood may last for 10 years in one environment, but decay and weaken in fewer than two years in another. Are cedar fence posts a better option than treated pine? While the natural oils ...

As you study photographs of decorative posts, note how the geometry of the cuts is often created using simple 45 or 30-degree angles. Common circular saws can be set to create these angles. If you ...

Purchase treated lumber rated for burial in the ground. This lumber contains more of the copper preservative to resist rot and decay. I recommend you stain or paint all the wood posts before you ...