With the number of hurricanes the coast has faced over the past several months, it leaves many people along the…more
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How to Protect your Outdoor Projects From Termites.
Termites can wreak havoc on your home or deck. If not caught quickly enough, they can alter the very foundation…more
Houston Zoo Elephant Walk
Over the years zoos around the world have evolved from cramped, unnatural shelters to more natural, larger enclosures with water…more
Porch Decking
Homeowners today are looking for ways to maximize outdoor spaces, bringing comfort and functionality to gardens, patios, and decks, and…more
5 Rivers Delta Revisited
5 Rivers, Alabama’s Delta Resource Center, is a dream location for an outdoor lover. Named for the five rivers that converge…more
Exotic Hardwood Siding in Residential and Commercial Projects
The last several decades have seen a boom in the use of exotic hardwoods for siding in residential and commercial…more
5 Rivers Delta Experience
There’s a spot in Alabama where the Mobile, Spanish, Tensaw, Apalachee and Blakeley rivers converge into the Mobile Bay, fusing…more
Live Oak Landing Docks
Live Oak Landing, located near Mobile, AL, was purchased from private owners by Baldwin County in 2012 as a means…more
The Best Decking For Docks
When building a dock, there are many factors to take into consideration: cost, safety, durability, and longevity. In this article…more
Gold Medal Design For Olympic Send Off
When Civic Entertainment needed a set for NBC’s Olympic Send Off, MadeFirst of Nashville, Tennessee was the company for the job. Owner, Jonathan Hammel’s team, renowned…more
How to Finish a Hardwood Deck
Finishing (applying a protective coating or stain) a hardwood deck is different than a softwood deck, like cedar or treated pine.…more
A Day in the Life of a Tropical Hardwood Buyer
Gregory Robinson grew up in Mobile, AL, as a part of a family with a long history in lumber, but…more
Deck Design Trends 2016
Decks have changed greatly over the years, from the dull platforms of the past to the multi-level, highly-personalized extensions of…more
New Orleans Ipe Deck
Sometimes the only thing that works to beat the heat on a balmy summer day in New Orleans is to…more
Is Ipe Fire Proof?
Ipe, an exotic hardwood from Brazil, is known for its many desirable qualities. It’s dense, durable, naturally resists rot and…more
Tropical Hardwood vs. Composite Decking
When planning a deck, one of the first essential decisions is what material to use. There are many choices but…more