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Take on your home improvement projects with confidence. Dunn Homeowner is a collection of educational content, tips, and tutorials designed to equip you—the homeowner—with the know-how you need to maintain and improve your living space. From how to stain a deck to tips for installing new windows, Dunn Homeowner is your source for trusted home improvement advice.

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  1. How To Build an Easy, Affordable Outdoor Side Table

    How To Build an Easy, Affordable Outdoor Side Table

    We couldn’t find an outdoor side table we liked in our price range, so we built our own. This simple project takes a matter of hours and costs about $50. 

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  2. Weather Resistant Barriers Part 2: Window Install Best Practices

    Weather Resistant Barriers Part 2: Window Install Best Practices

    In this guide, we walk through the most important things to keep in mind when installing windows—even if it's your first time.

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  3. How To Make a Lounge Chair

    How To Make a Lounge Chair

    For this tutorial, we took our favorite elements of Adirondack chairs and stretched them out to create a beautiful curved lounge chair. Build it in just 11 steps, then kick back and relax.

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  4. Evolution Steel Framing Part 1: Why You Should Consider Steel Framing for Your Next Decking Project

    Evolution Steel Framing Part 1: Why You Should Consider Steel Framing for Your Next Decking Project

    In Part 1 of this two-part series, Fortress Building Products Vice President of Product and Brand Toby Bostwick breaks down the pros and cons of wood deck framing vs. steel deck framing.

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  5. How To Build a DIY Tiki Bar

    How To Build a DIY Tiki Bar

    Since we’ve been staying home more, we’ve been looking for ways to mix things up—so we threw a tropical backyard shindig with our family! This tiki bar comes together in only 12 steps, making the most of materials you already have on hand!

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  6. Best Practices for Building a Western Red Cedar Fence

    Best Practices for Building a Western Red Cedar Fence

    In this series, our good friend and “Mr. Cedar” himself, Paul Mackie, shares his knowledge of and tips for working with western red cedar. In this week’s episode, Paul breaks down best practices for cedar fencing.

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  7. How To Build a Louvered Fence

    How To Build a Louvered Fence

    Louvered fences are a great option to add privacy and uniqueness to your yard. The slatted design allows you to see out one direction and give you privacy from another direction. Learn how to create one in eight steps with this DIY.

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  8. A Look at SafeGuard30: a Hybrid Roofing Underlayment

    A Look at SafeGuard30: a Hybrid Roofing Underlayment

    Roofing underlayment is key to making sure your roof stays waterproof. SafeGuard30 combines the proven track record of asphalt-based underlayments with polyester reinforcement for superior performance and traction.

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  9. How Is Pressure-Treated Lumber Different than Railroad Ties?

    How Is Pressure-Treated Lumber Different than Railroad Ties?

    In this episode of our pressure-treated lumber series with Exterior Wood’s Dennis McWhirter, learn the difference between pressure-treated lumber (commercial usage) and railroad ties (industrial usage).

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  • About Dunn DIY

    Home is what you make it. It's a feeling. It's a place where you can settle in and live out the truest expression of yourself. Your home is your canvas, your signature. It's not a place to be ordinary. You're not. And neither are the spaces where we live. They are inspired. They are unique. They are reflections of our dreams, hopes, and aspirations. This is your chance to transform that imagined future into a reality - with wood stain, wall paint, and nails. Here you can do it yourself. Here you can be elegant, but gritty, independent, but empowered. It is a place where you can inspire and be inspired, a place where you can make it yours.

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    • Kirsten Dunn
      Kirsten Dunn
    • Todd Dermody
      Todd Dermody
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  • About Dunn contractor

    Dunn Lumber has been providing the greater Seattle area with expert service and quality materials for over 100 years. Over time, we've made long-lasting relationships with contractors and craftsmen.

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    • Daniel Westbrock
      Daniel Westbrook
    • Jim Coshow
      Jim Coshow
    • Mike Dunn
      Mike Dunn
    • Katheryn Coshow
      Kathryn Coshow
    • Todd Dermody
      Todd Dermody
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