It was built of eastern red cedar heartwood which has all sorts of compounds that prevent rot and insect damage. Native Americans used it for canoes and ceremonial buildings. Farmers found that ...

Editor’s note: This column was produced before Gene Wengert died in 2025. It is printed here in memoriam. Q. Why do we here in Virginia see so many eastern red cedar trees along fence lines? Do they ...

When learning how to set fence posts correctly, you need to make sure you understand how to preserve the posts. Prior to installation, soak the bottom of the posts in a wood preservative containing ...