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DIY Outdoor Projects, Plans, and Inspiration

DIY Outdoor Projects, Plans, and Inspiration

Ready to tackle your next outdoor project? With Simpson Strong-Tie® and Fasteners Plus, you’ve got everything you need to build it strong, build it right, and build it beautifully. Below...

DIY Outdoor Projects, Plans, and Inspiration

04.16.25 • 3 Minute Read

Ready to tackle your next outdoor project? With Simpson Strong-Tie® and Fasteners Plus, you’ve got everything you need to build it strong, build it right, and build it beautifully. Below...

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The Best Decorative Hardware for Outdoor Projects

The Best Decorative Hardware for Outdoor Projects

When it comes to building outdoor structures that last, and look great while doing it, Simpson Strong-Tie® stands in a class of its own. Their line of black decorative hardware is...

The Best Decorative Hardware for Outdoor Projects

04.16.25 • 3 Minute Read

When it comes to building outdoor structures that last, and look great while doing it, Simpson Strong-Tie® stands in a class of its own. Their line of black decorative hardware is...

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What are Joist Hangers and More FAQ

What are Joist Hangers and More FAQ

Joist hangers are essential structural connectors used to anchor joists to beams, walls, and ledgers securely. Designed to provide superior load-bearing strength, they help distribute weight evenly and prevent wood...

What are Joist Hangers and More FAQ

02.10.25 • 6 Minute Read

Joist hangers are essential structural connectors used to anchor joists to beams, walls, and ledgers securely. Designed to provide superior load-bearing strength, they help distribute weight evenly and prevent wood...

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Construction Terms for DIYers (or Pros!)

Construction Terms for DIYers (or Pros!)

Whether you're working on a DIY project at home or planning to build something more ambitious, understanding the essential construction terms is crucial for making informed decisions and communicating effectively...

Construction Terms for DIYers (or Pros!)

11.19.24 • 14 Minute Read

Whether you're working on a DIY project at home or planning to build something more ambitious, understanding the essential construction terms is crucial for making informed decisions and communicating effectively...

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What are Pole Barn Screws? FAQ & More

What are Pole Barn Screws? FAQ & More

Metal roofing screws play a crucial role in ensuring secure and long-lasting metal roof installations. Whether you’re working on a residential roof, a commercial building, or a pole barn, choosing...

What are Pole Barn Screws? FAQ & More

10.30.24 • 6 Minute Read

Metal roofing screws play a crucial role in ensuring secure and long-lasting metal roof installations. Whether you’re working on a residential roof, a commercial building, or a pole barn, choosing...

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What is Strut Channel Framing? FAQ & More

What is Strut Channel Framing? FAQ & More

Strut channel framing refers to a modular metal framework commonly used in construction and engineering. Strut channels are versatile structural components that support electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems. Their unique design...

What is Strut Channel Framing? FAQ & More

08.20.24 • 5 Minute Read

Strut channel framing refers to a modular metal framework commonly used in construction and engineering. Strut channels are versatile structural components that support electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems. Their unique design...

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