In years past, the only choice for deck railings was lumber – regardless of whether the deck location was suitable for natural wood. Times and technology and tastes, however, have changed. Homeowners now have more options for materials and style – and the ability to mix and match both. The type of deck you plan […]

We get great questions from our customers and our lumber experts are always happy to share our knowledge. A lot of these questions come from customers planning DIY projects and some seem to pop-up more frequently than others. We asked our lumber sales experts to give us the most common questions they hear. What’s the […]

Planning for your home project – whether you are going to do it yourself or hire an expert – can be stressful and time-consuming if you don’t know how to approach it. Estimating the amount of lumber and building supplies you need – and determining what it will cost – can be a stressful process. […]

At J&W Lumber, we know that California homeowners are particularly environmentally conscious. In the state that voted overwhelmingly to ban single-use plastic bags, consumers often consider the environment when making choices on purchases from everything from cars to appliances to the materials they use in their homes. As Californians and concerned citizens, we’re doing the […]

They say good fences make good neighbors. But a well-designed fence does more than offer privacy – it can give your home a stylistic touch that will make those good neighbors feel a bit of fence envy. There’s more than one way to build a fence – or a gate, patio cover or partition for […]

Your Deck Is Built. Now It’s Time to Dress It Up. The deck – particularly for those in pleasant climates like Southern California – is a centerpiece of the home. It’s where you entertain guests, fire up the grill and spend the afternoon lounging in the sun. But a deck can be more than just […]

(Image Courtesy of Trex) Light Up Your Deck! Whether it’s the long lazy days sunning yourself and reading a book, or the friends and family barbeques you love to host, your deck is the outdoor living room of your home. You and your family enjoy it every chance you get, but without proper lighting, you […]

Siding has come a long way over the years. While the traditional stucco or wood shingle siding remain popular choices for homeowners, a slew of new, more efficient and visually pleasing products have hit the market in recent years – and homeowners are taking notice. The development of alternative wood products has spurred the creation […]

Ready to build that new deck? Before you get started, it is important to consider not only what you want your deck to be built out of but how exactly the law needs you to build your deck. Larger decks often face strict regulations at the state, city, and municipality level. Which can, on the […]

What to Know Before You Shop for Materials Picking out materials at your local lumber yard can be the most exciting part of your DIY project. Whether you’re building a new deck, patio cover, garden box or fence, purchasing your wood and other materials means you’re ready to get to work. However, it’s important to […]