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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...
Treated Wood Facts

Treated Wood Facts

Treated poles coming out of the cylinder and ready for distribution and installation. This photo is courtesy of: Mike Freeman Want to know the secret for wood to last forever in an exterior application?   Many years ago, a colleague told me (tongue in cheek) that...
Seasoning To Prevent Defects In Green Wood

Seasoning To Prevent Defects In Green Wood

Basics of Lumber Drying This publication provides information on some of problems and basic principles involved in seasoning lumber, wood disks and other small pieces of wood. It is intended to help individuals who would like to season small quantities of wood...

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