Discover how Technical Admin Intern Mai Nguyen found opportunities to learn, contribute and grow at Simpson Strong-Tie Vietnam. Her internship experience highlights our people-first culture and commitment to creating meaningful career experiences for emerging talent.
Discover how Simpson Strong-Tie's new Outdoor Accents® Essentials hardware line is helping homeowners and DIYers create custom outdoor structures that combine strength and beauty. Senior Product Manager Lydia Poulsen shares the inspiration behind the expanded product offering and highlights a garden arbor project designed to bring beauty and function to the backyard.
Hear from Talent Acquisition Intern Huy Kha Tran at Simpson Strong-Tie Vietnam as he reflects on his internship experience and the opportunities that have helped him learn, grow and explore a career in talent acquisition. Discover how we're investing in the next generation of talent through meaningful, hands-on experiences.
Follow along as Simpson Strong-Tie Senior Product Manager Lydia Poulsen shares her experience attending an Outdoor Accents® Sage System™ pergola build with DIY influencer Jen Woodhouse and country music artist John King. Set against the backdrop of north Georgia in the fall, the project highlights how the Sage System helps homeowners and DIYers build strong, customizable outdoor living spaces with ease.
High winds can cause major damage to homes, often starting at the roof. Learn why retrofit roof-to-wall connections matter, how they can reduce damage and how homeowners may qualify for residential property insurance premium discounts.
Elizabeth Rajs is the product marketing manager for connectors at Simpson Strong-Tie and is often inspired to put her product knowledge to work at home building small outdoor projects with her husband to enhance their backyard. Take a look at some of her completed projects and find out how spring cleaning transformed into a new backyard wood holder project using leftover materials.
We partnered with DIYer and landscape contractor Sara Bendrick to share fresh inspiration for spring projects that bring both function and style to your outdoor space. Known for her creative and practical builds, Sara shows how approachable DIY can be with the right plan and materials. From compact side yard upgrades to larger backyard features, her projects are designed to help you build something that fits your space, reflects your style and holds up over time.
Lunar New Year has passed, but its meaning continues to guide our work at Simpson Strong-Tie Viet Nam. Tet is a time of renewal, gratitude and connection. Each year, our Viet Nam branch honors this tradition together in the office, reinforcing shared purpose and commitment. Established in 2012, Simpson Strong-Tie Viet Nam plays a key role in delivering No-Equal® engineering services and global support in areas including structural engineering, mechanical engineering, graphic design and software solutions. Hear how this year’s celebration kicked off another year of anticipation and camaraderie.
No backyard is complete without a versatile entertaining space. We teamed up with Jamison Rantz, also known as Rogue Engineer, to build a multifunction dining table for the backyard. This is part of his yard improvement series, where he upgrades the backyard space one DIY at a time. His latest project works as an outdoor table and grill prep space, making it one of his most practical builds yet. Designed to save space and add versatility, this cart became a key piece of his friend’s backyard grilling area. Here’s how he brought it all to life.
Jamison Rantz, aka Rogue Engineer, continues his backyard improvement series with a project focused on practical storage. After using Simpson Strong-Tie® fasteners and connectors to build an Adirondack-style chair, a rolling grill prep table and a pergola for the space, he decided they needed a custom firewood shed. Designed to hold stacked wood, a pizza oven, heat deflector, outpost grill and firepit lid, the shed helps keep everything in it organized and protected from the elements.
Over the years, we’ve teamed up with Jamison Rantz, also known as Rogue Engineer, on a wide variety of DIY builds. From chicken coops to privacy fences to pergolas and more, Jamison continues to demonstrate his creativity and his ability to make DIY projects approachable for anyone. His latest project in his backyard improvement series is a comfortable and affordable Adirondack-style outdoor chair, assembled using Simpson Strong-Tie DSV wood screws. See how Jamison continues to upgrade his outdoor space one DIY project at a time.
When it comes to tackling DIY projects that turn outdoor spaces into something special, Jamison Rantz, aka Rogue Engineer, knows how to blend creativity, craftsmanship and smart design. Over the years, he’s partnered with Simpson Strong-Tie on several backyard builds that combine function and style from using Simpson Strong-Tie® E-Z Spike™ fence post spike to create a quick and sturdy DIY privacy fence to building a backyard fence with APRTR connectors. Most recently he began a backyard improvement series designing a full outdoor entertainment area complete with a new pergola, a rolling prep and dining table, and a firewood rack
At Simpson Strong-Tie, giving back is more than a seasonal initiative. It’s part of who we are. Throughout 2025, the Stockton branch came together month after month to support our communities through hands-on service, donations and meaningful partnerships. From disaster relief and hunger support to education, housing and holiday giving, our employees showed up with heart, teamwork and purpose. Here’s a look at how our Stockton team made an impact throughout the year.
This year, our branch in Riverside, California, had the privilege of partnering with Lennar and HomeAid Inland Empire for Operation Grace — an initiative dedicated to addressing homelessness in San Bernardino by providing emergency shelters, transitional housing and supportive services that help families regain stability. Hear from warehouse manager and volunteer Fernando Cabrera as he shares his experience participating in this meaningful event.
Hear from Corynn De La Garza, a Simpson Strong-Tie dealer sales representative serving the San Antonio market, as she shares her experience volunteering with Habitat for Humanity’s annual Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project. Corynn was among the Simpson Strong-Tie team members who came together in Austin, Texas, to help build affordable and sustainable homes for families in need. She reflects on what it meant to be part of this life-changing project and how the teamwork and shared commitment to giving back she witnessed brought Simpson Strong-Tie’s values to life in a powerful and inspiring way for her.
Hear from Simpson Strong-Tie field engineer Kamryn Froehle as she shares her experience participating in our annual Do What You Can Day, a company tradition centered on giving back to our communities. This year, our Colorado team partnered with Habitat for Humanity to support a local build. Take a look at how they served, what they learned, and the impact they made together.
With more than 25 participating locations, employees contributed more than a thousand volunteer hours across the globe, making a meaningful impact on the people and organizations they served. Each year, Do What You Can Day reminds us that even small actions, when taken together, can create meaningful change. This annual event honors our founder Barclay Simpson’s guiding principle: “We’re all connected in some way and are all part of a greater community … Help out your neighbor, make time for others, do what you can.”
Hear from Dan Hesington, branch engineer at our office in McKinney, Texas, as he shares his experience at StickBuilt ‘25 — a hands-on, design-build event with considerations of sustainability and mass timber. Hosted in the woods outside Birmingham, Alabama, the event offered a unique opportunity to connect with current and future architects and explore innovative uses of wood with Simpson Strong-Tie fasteners and connectors.
Thinking about building something in your backyard or ready to take on a late-summer project? Get inspired by these creative DIYers who recently completed fun and functional backyard builds — from a cornhole game set to a storage shed and a firewood rack.
When it comes to creating inviting spaces for gathering, relaxing and enjoying time outdoors, Dena from Fletcher Creek Cottage has a true gift. We recently teamed up with her once again — this time to bring her latest backyard vision to life using our new Sage System™ DIY pergola kit. With help from her family, Dena built a beautiful and functional pergola that now anchors their outdoor kitchen and dining area, creating the perfect space to enjoy meals, make memories and soak up summer in style.
Steve Arnold, owner of Arnold Handyman Services , brought over 30 years of experience to a custom pergola pavilion build for his sister-in-law in New Braunfels, Texas. Designed for both beauty and strength, the project featured Simpson Strong-Tie® Outdoor Accents® hardware — chosen for its structural integrity and decorative appeal. Built in just two days (despite heavy rain), the pavilion is a testament to Steve’s craftsmanship and careful planning, creating a space the family will enjoy for years to come.
