It’s deck building season! Time to get your back yard, front yard, or whatever your outdoor space may be, in shape to enjoy this country’s stunning warm weather. Whether you’re building or maintaining your deck, be sure to check the videos and products on this page to get the best results on your deck.

Whether you’re building from scratch, renovating the current layout or freshening up a tired example, draw creative inspiration from this year’s best kitchen styling cues.Once upon a time, the kitchen was hidden away in the back of the house. It was simply a room where meals were prepared and dirty dishes were washed.

Treated Pine is a wood, such as radiata pine with is treated with CCA (copper, chromium and arsenic) to prolong its life.  CCA is used for the ‘control and prevention of damage to timber and timber structures by insect, wood rot, wood fungus and general timber decay’. Timber treatments can significantly enhance the lifespan of timber, particularly for in-ground applications.

Merbau timber is an economical option to build with, as it grows quickly and is easy to manufacture into a wide variety of products.Merbau is a favourite choice for decking, flooring and outdoor projects because of its extreme durability and strength. It is a timber that is widely used within the Australian and NZ markets.