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With summer approaching—the season of BBQs, family holidays, and lazy afternoons outdoors—there’s no better time to build a deck. If you ever decide to sell, a well-built deck can transform your living space and add substantial value to your home.The first challenge when building a deck is choosing the right timber. With so many types
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Retaining walls do heaps of heavy lifting—literally. Whether landscaping or carving out a new section of your property, a good retaining wall should balance form and function. It must be sturdy enough to hold soil in place while looking attractive enough to complement the surrounding features.The material you choose plays a major role in achieving
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If you’ve been inspired to build your own deck, the most important thing to consider is undoubtedly the wood. When you’re shopping for decking timber, consider which wood species are popular in NZ and which ones would work best for your project As you consider the aesthetic appeal of each type of timber, make sure
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Choosing the right materials is absolutely essential to building the best retaining wall. As well as this, you will need to consider the height and the function of your wall. A well-built retaining wall can help you create a beautiful outdoor entertaining area, a vegetable garden, or even a space for your children to play.
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Plywood is made out of multiple layers of wood veneer, sandwiched together into a solid piece. It comes in varying thicknesses and different grades, so it’s easy to find one that suits your application. Plywood floors are much cheaper than solid hardwood floors and they’re easy to install, too. Whether you’re transforming a room, an
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If you want to take on one of the grandest DIY yard projects of all time, we’re here to help. Woodmart can help give you the advice and high-quality materials you’ll need to build yourself a timber deck. Let’s get started. Choose a Decking Timber There are many choices for decking timber but the most
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A good fence can make all the difference to a property and the best part is that it’s a simple enough project to do on your own. So if your property has no fence, here is a How To guide to build a fence. Woodmart is your one-stop-wood-shop when it comes to all things timber,
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Are you a DIYer? Do you enjoy getting your hands dirty and reaping the benefits of some hard work? You might be looking at your yard and thinking of ways to improve upon it during your spare time. One simple yet effective DIY project is to build a timber retaining wall. A retaining wall is used to
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