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Firewood – Understanding Some Basics

Firewood – Understanding Some Basics

Wood Qualities When considering the type of wood to burn, some characteristics other than heat value are often important.  These characteristics include ease of splitting, ease of ignition and burning, extent of smoking, extent of sparking and coaling qualities.  The...
Rotten Soffit and Facia Problems – Consider Borates

Rotten Soffit and Facia Problems – Consider Borates

25 Years of Housing Experience My house in Baton Rouge, La has wooden facia and soffits.  I have lived in my house for over 25 years and have had a constant battle with wood decay in the soffits and facia.  I have replaced sections of soffit and facia all over the...
Wooden Ladder Safety

Wooden Ladder Safety

Preventable Accidents According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, one person every few days is killed by falling from a ladder. Almost all falls are preventable if the ladder is used safely. A ladder is a vertical or inclined set of steps also called rungs. There are...
Is Cypress Mulch Destroying Our Coast?

Is Cypress Mulch Destroying Our Coast?

A few years ago several environmental groups raised the issue that the sale of cypress mulch was causing the decline of cypress forests. Cypress can live, but cannot regenerate, in areas that are permanently flooded. These groups alleged that cypress was being...
Study Shows New Health Benefits From Forests

Study Shows New Health Benefits From Forests

The benefits of ancient Asian medicine has become increasingly popular in recent years. The local cultures are well known for historically having a close relationship with nature and using various local plants to treat specific medical problems. In the US, the Native...

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