At an average price of around $8,000, installing a deck isn't exactly cheap. Many homeowners must make compromises to make it happen, and using the most affordable lumber can seem like a ...

Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) is one of the premier species of the Western forests. Not only is the wood exceptionally strong for its weight, but the trees are abundant. Trees can grow over 250 ...

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