Don Vandervort, Head Homeboy, has written more than 30 DIY home improvement books, been a segment host on HGTV, served as MSN.com's home improvement expert and written countless magazine articles.
Of all the materials that go into building a typical house, the most prevalent is wood.
In one form or another, wood is normally used for the entire skeleton, plus wall, floor, and roof sheathings, finish floors, cabinets and shelves, and doors.
Wood that has been manufactured into cabinets, flooring, and other household materials is discussed under those subject headings throughout HomeTips.com. Here, you'll find information on lumber and the various wood-based raw materials sold at lumberyards and home improvement centers.
It pays to brush up on basics before buying lumber. With the growing scarcity of wood, you can easily spend $2 to $3 per foot for what appears to be a plain board.
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Of all the materials that go into building a typical house, the most prevalent is wood.