Your home’s windows stand up to constant pressure and stress; they help insulate your home from outdoor temperatures, they resist foundation settlement and shifting of your wall framing, and they keep rain, snow, sun, and debris out of your living area. Unfortunately, all this stress means that windows will need to be replaced somewhat regularly, but many homeowners don’t know when they need replacement. Below, we’ll discuss six ways to tell if your windows need to be replaced and what each issue means.

A shed can be a great addition to your garden. It can take a while to decide whether to purchase a shed. There are many options. Materials such as concrete, metal, and wood are likely to be challenging.

Every material has its advantages and disadvantages. It is essential to consider these factors when deciding. You may base your decision on appearance, customization, durability, security, or a combination.

When the winds become harsher, and the weather feels drier, you realize winter is practically here. It is the time of the year when you button up your home to protect it from the chill the same way you wear a hoodie to keep the cold from affecting you.

You can begin by seasonal repair and maintenance of your roof.

Pipe shelving is the latest hot trend for homeowners and students to create that cool industrial or Steam Punk look.  It is easy to build any shelving configuration you require with common galvanized pipe and quality hard wood boards.  Add some creativity painting the piping and staining the wood to make it look just right.

We'll show you how.

Decking products from Trex, TimberTech, Fiberon and AZEK are not used only for patio flooring.  Our lumber and outdoor living pros at Dixieline have seen a wide range of creative applications for decking material.  Here are some ideas to help you get inspiration for your next project.

The right door can make a great first impression as well as validate your personal style. Your front door is a representation of your home, your life, and you.  Our Dixieline Lumber and Home Center Door Experts put together this handy Top 10 list to help you make the right decision for your new front door.

Just getting started with Composting?  We share all of the basics to get your started.  This article covers compost placement, aeration, the science of how it all works, recommended compostable materials, do's and don't's and so much more.

Let us help you cover the basics of bare root trees.  This article covers product selection, planting, soil condition, hole digging advice and watering.