Pacific Lumber & Truss

How to Repair and Replace Window and Door Screens

Very soon now, the warmer, milder weather of spring will motivate us to open windows and doors and feel the fresh air. This goes for flies and insects, too –and it doesn’t take much of a hole in a …

Window Blind Repair: How to Fix Your Own Blinds at Home

If your window blinds are giving you trouble, try these window blind repair tips before going out to buy replacements.

Why Consider a Front Door Replacement Project for Your House?

One of the most profitable and easiest ways to boost your curb appeal is purchasing a new front door to replace your old drafty unit. Replacing your front

What Is the Average Cost to Replace a Roof?

Several variables factor into the cost of a new roof, including the size and pitch, as well as the materials and roof type; be it metal, asphalt, tile or slate.

How to Replace or Revamp Your Garage Doors

Boost curb appeal and maybe even security with new garage doors. Find out cost ranges and other important details here

Deciding on a Garage Door

New garage door options maximize durability, energy efficiency, performance and safety, without compromising on style.

Hand-cut rafters versus trusses

Last fall the Build Show took a look at hand-cut rafters versus trusses in building a customized roof.

Where Has All the Hardwood Lumber Gone?

Where Has All the Hardwood Lumber Gone?. Insights and perspectives for the hardwood lumber industry.

Got wood? Tech is ensuring we never suffer another lumber shortage

New tech from AI to machine learning is disrupting the lumber industry. Find out how it works and how it could prevent the next lumber shortage.

Know how to read the labels on treated lumber

Treated lumber at the lumberyard or home improvement store should be tagged with its American Wood Protection Association code, showing how it's rated for certain uses.

Ask the Builder: You can treat your own lumber

New automation revolutionizes 120-year-old lumber grading process

The hardwood industry adds $17 billion to Indiana’s economy. Since 1898, the hardwood lumber industry has relied on the human eye to detect knots and other imperfections as a way of determining the quality of lumber. Despite some inefficiencies, this form of grading persisted because experts were unable to replicate the process with automation.

How to Choose Lumber

Choosing lumber can be tricky! Even after you've decided on a type of wood and calculated the dimensions you'll need, every board is different and it takes time and...

How to Install Door Hardware

Looking for information on how to install door hardware? Blogger Kit Stansley breaks the process down in her step-by-guide.