Foster Lumber Yard: Blog Channelhttp://fosterlumber.comCompany blogs, tips and how-toshttp://assets.newmediaretailer.com/12000/12970/thumb_logo.pngFoster Lumber Yardhttp://fosterlumber.comen-USCopyright 2012, Foster Lumber YardSat, 19 May 2012 00:57:10 -0400Sat, 19 May 2012 00:57:10 -0400http://www.newmediaretailer.comSix suggestions to stay safe while power washingblog_68601335885780http://fosterlumber.com/blog/article/6860/six-suggestions-to-stay-safe-while-power-washingIt's kind of like your mom telling you not to put your hand on a hot burner or your dad telling you not to jump into the alligator pit, but knowing safety is important in any aspect of dealing with equipment.BlogsTue, 01 May 2012 11:23:00 -0400Removing sap from your deckblog_68581335885600http://fosterlumber.com/blog/article/6858/removing-sap-from-your-deckAnyone that has a sap-producing tree lingering over a deck can tell you that stuff isn’t easy to get off. If you find yourself in that situation, here are some ways to get that sap off your deck according to wisegeek.BlogsTue, 01 May 2012 11:20:00 -0400Preparing your mower for its first swipe at your lawnblog_63851333303860http://fosterlumber.com/blog/article/6385/preparing-your-mower-for-its-first-swipe-at-your-lawnYour mower has been sitting around all winter and probably hasn't been touched since you last mowed your lawn. You've decided it's time to get back on and mow. Here are some ideas on what you should do to get your mower back into tip-top shape.BlogsSun, 01 Apr 2012 14:11:00 -0400Tips for staining your wood deckblog_63841333303800http://fosterlumber.com/blog/article/6384/tips-for-staining-your-wood-deckStaining your deck is a fairly simple task and it can keep your deck looking vibrant year after year. If your deck needs to be stained, here's how to do it:Clean itTake your grill, furniture, etc. off of your deck and get out your pressure washer.BlogsSun, 01 Apr 2012 14:10:00 -0400Effective ways to clean your gutterblog_59351330636560http://fosterlumber.com/blog/article/5935/effective-ways-to-clean-your-gutterIf your gutter is brimming with leaves and water cascades off your roof like it's coming down Niagara Falls, it may be time to clean it out.BlogsThu, 01 Mar 2012 16:16:00 -0500Staying safe on a ladderblog_59341330636560http://fosterlumber.com/blog/article/5934/staying-safe-on-a-ladderMany of the home and garden ideas that you find on these blogs or other places on the internet require use of a ladder. While these serve as a very important tool, they can also be one of the deadliest things you use. Many people have been severely injured or even killed while using a ladder.BlogsThu, 01 Mar 2012 16:16:00 -0500Tips for Removing a Stripped Screwblog_55001328114040http://fosterlumber.com/blog/article/5500/tips-for-removing-a-stripped-screwA stripped screw can make the simplest of jobs a real pain in the neck.BlogsWed, 01 Feb 2012 11:34:00 -0500Replacing a blade in a circular sawblog_54991328113980http://fosterlumber.com/blog/article/5499/replacing-a-blade-in-a-circular-sawOccasionally you may find that you have to take out a circular saw blade to either replace or sharpen it. Here are the steps to take to replace your circular saw blade:Safety firstFirst and foremost, make sure that the circular saw is detached from its power source.BlogsWed, 01 Feb 2012 11:33:00 -0500 Tips for removing finishing nails from moldingblog_51061325452680http://fosterlumber.com/blog/article/5106/tips-for-removing-finishing-nails-from-moldingSometimes forever doesn't last as long as you think it will. When you put finishing nails into your molding, you were probably thinking that you wouldn't have to worry about it ever again. That's not always the case and you may decide that you want the molding out.BlogsSun, 01 Jan 2012 16:18:00 -0500 Four tips for buying a circular sawblog_51051325452620http://fosterlumber.com/blog/article/5105/four-tips-for-buying-a-circular-sawA circular saw is probably one of the most commonly used tools among those who work with wood. With that being the case, you will want to buy a sturdy model that will last you a long time.BlogsSun, 01 Jan 2012 16:17:00 -0500