Barmon Lumber

How to Get Lumber for Free or Cheap

Lumber may be in high demand right now, but you can still score what you need in unexpected places.

DIY Design: How to Build Your Own Spiral Staircase From Simple Plywood Templates

The project is significantly cheaper than most prefabricated metal spiral staircases

Lumber Prices Are Falling—Here's How You Can Save Money On Your Next DIY Project

If you have home projects to complete, now is the time.

New Sustainable Building Materials Developed from Trees

Two new trees grown in the eastern United States have been identified for cross-laminated timber, a sustainable building material.

How To Build A Storage Shed

We could all use extra space and a great way to add some storage without taking up valuable square footage within the home is by building an outdoor storage shed. Building a shed is a fun DIY project that any DIYer can accomplish.

Lumber, Steel, SIPs, Oh My

Innovative solutions for residential construction like SIPs.

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.

Lumber Cost Hurting? Think Advanced Framing

Lumber costs increases could persuade builders to look again at advanced framing techniques.

Tools of the Sawmilling Trade

When you go out on a cutting job with your portable sawmill, what do you take with you? If you’re working close to home and can make a quick run for gas or a 9/16” socket wrench, forgetting a vital piece of equipment is no big deal. But when you drive 40 miles to a …

How Lumber Treatment Impacts Woodworking Projects

Taking the time to consider how lumber is treated can give woodworkers a better insight into how to approach their next woodworking project.

Properly Storing Your Western Red Cedar Lumber and Other Building Materials

Tips for storing Western Red Cedar lumber and other building materials to avoid damage and degradation

Boosting lumber industry by making trees resistant to stress and drought

UGA's CJ Tsai is breeding drought-resistant, high-yielding trees for biofuel, energizing the lumber industry while protecting wildlife habitats.

Locally hewn: Woodworkers craft Marine Park timber

Survey: Woodworking industry faces major impacts but is still optimistic

Facing disrupted schedules, loss of business, and supply disruptions, the woodworking industry has also rallied to help healthcare workers in the pandemic.

5 Pallet conversions that wow

As with everything else in life, if it’s the fruit of your work and imagination, it probably tastes better. Home remodeling requires a lot of creativity, if you want your digs to appear stylish and comfortable. And we all know rental properties can be awfully boring without the inspired touch of a design enthusiast. But …

Home improvement projects increase along with the price of lumber

While more people are staying home due to the pandemic, they are also remodeling their homes. Some of these projects took place at a time when lumber prices soared. It makes sense to want to give y…