DIY: How to Build a Leaning Ladder Bookshelf

Looking to refresh and declutter a space in your home or workplace? Building your own leaning ladder bookshelf is the perfect solution! This bookshelf can house books, audio devices and knickknacks without taking up too much space.   Continue reading “DIY: How to Build a Leaning Ladder Bookshelf”

DIY: How to Build a Computer Stand

Having a flat, raised surface to hold your computer or laptop is essential for any desk or workspace. It can help make sure your computer won’t overheat and minimizes your workstation clutter. Another great benefit of having a computer stand is its ergonomic convenience. It allows you to adjust your computer to a comfortable height that is level with your line of sight and helps prevent posture as well as eye strain.   Continue reading “DIY: How to Build a Computer Stand”

DIY: How to Build an Outdoor Accents® Arbor

Adorned by luscious vines, a garden arbor can add shade and style to any backyard garden. This latticed arbor helps nurture your climbing plants by giving them room to grow high where there’s plenty of sunlight and oxygen for the intake. Continue reading “DIY: How to Build an Outdoor Accents® Arbor”

DIY: How to Build a Garden Bench

Enjoy the outdoors from your garden with this large and comfortable bench. This is the perfect upgrade to your backyard — a fantastic do-it-yourself project that comes with step-by-step instructions to make it a summer breeze to build yourself.  Continue reading “DIY: How to Build a Garden Bench”

A Marketing Intern’s Experience at Simpson Strong-Tie

Hello everyone!! My name is Delaney Megahan, and I am from Columbus, Ohio. I am currently a student at Bowling Green State University, and I will be a senior this upcoming fall semester, woo hoo! I’m majoring in communications and working on a double minor in business management and psychology. I’ve been given the wonderful opportunity to intern here at Simpson Strong-Tie in the Marketing department. Continue reading “A Marketing Intern’s Experience at Simpson Strong-Tie”

DIY: How to Build a Mobile Cooler

With the weather warming up, you’re probably looking forward to enjoying some sun  with a cold drink in hand. Our build-it-yourself mobile cooler allows you to host outdoor gatherings in style and will keep your refreshments chilled for hours so your guests can help themselves without continued trips to the house. Stay cool and party on.  Continue reading “DIY: How to Build a Mobile Cooler”

DIY: How to Build an Outdoor Potting Bench

Excited to start some gardening projects, but don’t have a dedicated space for repotting all your plants? Look no further than this outdoor potting bench plan. This plan can help you easily build a sturdy potting bench that’s perfect for all your gardening projects. It’s a great place to house your gardening equipment and offers a large surface area to pot your plants.    Continue reading “DIY: How to Build an Outdoor Potting Bench”

DIY: How to Build a Raised Garden Bed

Cultivate your inner green thumb and create a symphony of tastes and colors in your backyard. This raised garden bed is the perfect place to nurture fruits, vegetables or your favorite flowers. Even better, this raised structure allows you to optimize your plants’ growth by choosing your preferred soil and controlling its moisture levels. Build one or more of these stylish raised garden beds to add to the beauty and productivity of your outdoor space.   Continue reading “DIY: How to Build a Raised Garden Bed”

Tiny House Living : A DIYer’s Dream Come True

Simpson Strong-Tie marketing copywriter Sean Krainert made the decision to go tiny after realizing it fit with his minimalist lifestyle. Discover more about the tiny house movement and take a tour of his tiny house.

The phrase “tiny house” used to be a niche topic for discussion. Today, it has become the topic of conversation. With many binge-worthy reality shows balanced by documentaries that explore the physical and mental benefits of minimalistic living, this trend is gaining serious mainstream momentum, especially in the DIY community.

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DIY: How to Build a Picnic Table Using Screws

Looking to enhance your outdoor space? Make the most of meals and get-togethers in your yard by adding a picnic bench — a great, low-cost project that will give you extra seating and table space for barbecues, dinners and parties.   Continue reading “DIY: How to Build a Picnic Table Using Screws”