Sawyer Showcase: Against the Grain Outdoors If you are looking for one of a kind artwork for your home, Against the Grain Outdoors will deliver. From Totem poles to wooden bowls, everything is made by hand and is completely unique. Andrew Shouwstra and his wi …

Blog: How to do board and batten walls and siding Doing a batten wall is easy and can be done with green lumber for quick assembly DIY board and batten siding is an essential part of cottage country decor, not just because of its iconic look, but also because …

Blog: How to plant trees: Tips to growing and maintaining forested land What are the best practices for newly planted trees and how do you pick the best planting site for raising your own forest? There are plenty of reasons why planting a tree might be impo …

Blog: Growing sawlogs: How to grow trees to put up for sale or saw Here's a quick guide on how to raise hardwoods for cultivation for use in sawing Woodlot owners have a lot of potential to make use of the natural resources of their land. While some woodlot …

Blog: When should an ice damaged tree be cut down or saved? Here are some helpful tips on what to do when your tree is coated in ice, and you're wondering if it will survive The themes of this article cover:   How to assess the severity of ice damage …

Woodlander's Words: My HM130MAX is key to building up my property Scott says DIYers need to be careful about how they spend their limited budget, but his portable sawmill was worth the investment A couple years ago I purchased a 145-acre property in the mo …