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12
Oct

What Kind of Lumber is Best to Build a Raised Garden Bed?

How to build a raised garden bed. Whether you're a custom home builder who knows how to construct an entire house or just someone who'd like to spruce up your landscape a bit, building a raised garden bed is a great project to take on. To help you get started, let's take a look at what kind of lumber is best for building a raised garden bed that you can be proud…

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17
Jun

Why Home Builders Trust Peninsular Lumber for Their Lumber Supply Needs

Peninsular Lumber is your best option for lumber needs in Tampa Bay Searching for a lumber store online will generate more than 400 million results. You can localize the search to include “lumber company in Tampa,” and Google will still list more than two million answers. So, it begs the question, “Who should I trust my money with when buying wood for building materials?” As you may realize, the building…

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10
Jun

Lumber Price Update for June 2022 Continues to Favor the Housing Market

What will you pay for lumber in June 2022? Lumber prices continue to favor the buyer over the past few weeks. There has never been a better time to build a house. In addition, the housing market can breathe a sigh of relief following the British Columbia floods late last year that disrupted supplies and pushed prices to $1,733 per thousand board feet. Lumber Price Update for June 2022 The price…

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25
May

5 Home Improvement Projects to Complete this Summer

Looking to complete some home improvement projects this summer? Here are a few recommendations! Summer is a great time to finish your home improvement projects. Give your house a thorough power wash and retouch the flaky paint to make your home’s exterior seem sparkling new again. Visit your local lumber yard to replace decaying wood or build a DIY fence. Here are five home improvement projects for the summer season:…

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12
May

Peninsular Lumber is 75 Years Old in 2022!

Pen Lumber has been your lumber company in Tampa Bay for 75 Years! Peninsular Lumber has been a household name in the Tampa Bay Area when it comes to lumber and building materials. We have served homeowners and custom home contractors in their home improvement and construction projects since 1947. So, regardless of what materials you need, you can surely find them from our selection. The year 2022 marks a…

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24
Mar

What Kind of Lumber Should You Use for Horizontal Wood Fencing?

What kind of lumber is best for building a standing wood fence on your property? Gone are the days when the white picket fence was the go-to choice for homeowners who wanted to install fencing on their property. Now, times have changed, and the horizontal wood fence has quickly become the standard for homes. While the horizontal fence design has been around for a while now, it has only gained…

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18
Feb

How Long Does Pressure-Treated Lumber Last?

How long can you expect pressure-treated wood to last? When it comes to outdoor wood projects, pressure-treated wood is one of the best materials to use since it can resist rot and insect damage. In addition, its durability and longevity easily make it the go-to choose for decks and framing, especially since these projects are big investments. If you plan to build any of these soon, you might be curious…

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