Wood can shrink and expand as the wood’s moisture content changes in the daily and seasonal relative humidity of the atmosphere. A lumber yard is supposed to dry out lumber before it is shipped to reduce issues with using it for construction. Even if it is dried properly, other factors can affect the moisture content…

A trip to the lumber yard is always a day well spent. While there, you can get just about any type of wood you need, cut to whatever size you need. It is always a good idea to go there with a plan. You want to know what type of wood you are buying and…