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Florida is legendary for its humidity, rainy season and hurricanes, which can all leave everything on the wet side, but don’t worry. M & M Enterprises, your local Daytona lumber yard, stocks all types of woods including the lumber you require for construction projects that need to be able to withstand a moist environment. Here are a few examples: M …
Floating decks aren’t attached to a foundation or structure. They simply rest upon the ground, resulting in an exceptional vehicle for expanding your outdoor space without expanding your budget. So let’s discuss specific benefits of floating decks…Unlike the extra work and cost that traditional decking requires, there’s no extensive excavation or permanent foundation needed with a floating deck. So, it …
We all have them…those annoying home repairs we need to make or upgrades we’d like to complete, like that new decking we wanted to add around the pool or that pergola the wife was wishing for above an outdoor seating area. When it comes to your “homework,” do you know which is the right lumber for the job? Naturally resistant …
The holidays are drawing near, so you may want to consider this… Wood crafted luxury items can provide one-of-a-kind warmth that can make a home cozy during the holidays, as well as the perfect gift. Imagine Christmas stockings hung with care along a stately mantel constructed from a unique piece of live edge wood. Or how about a wooden sled …
Choosing the stain that will work best for a particular project depends, in large part, on the wood you decide to use. When applied to wood, stain changes its color. So, the same color stain you use on a light oak, for instance, will appear very different than it would on a darker wood like walnut or cherry. There are …
This is a great time of year for enjoying all your property has to offer. Is your backyard a “Field of Dreams”? Would you like it to be? Creating a personal outdoor oasis could be as simple as adding a new DIY bench with planter boxes on each end or as extensive as building a gazebo that serves as your …
Are you an eco-conscious woodworker or DIY weekend warrior? Or maybe you are a building contractor who is running into more and more requests for sustainable lumber projects. Sustainable lumber is far more than reclaimed wood. It is lumber harvested from quickly regenerating forests, it is varied and it can be beautiful and effective. Some of the most sustainable wood …
Just like the eyes are the window to the soul, a door greets you when you enter a house, leaving a lasting impression – like it or not. Is it time for you and modern wood doors to become more closely acquainted? Did you know that homes with new black front doors have a tendency to sell at a higher …
Want to add just the right amount of cozy to your den? Ever thought about a wood accent wall or part of a wall? Or add a wood accent wall behind your commode to transform that boring half-bath into a showpiece! Rough wood in an elegant, small piece pattern is perfect around windows or for that tiny kitchen nook or …
Woodworking is a valuable skill which can result in some remarkable pieces, but it comes with a host of other benefits as well… Expressing yourself creatively with woodworking projects from cabinets to carvings is a great way to fuel your artistic juices. That leads to the next benefit of woodworking, which is the fact that everything you personally create with …
