http://sterlinglbr.comCompany blogs, tips and how-toshttp://assets.newmediaretailer.com/10000/10665/thumb_logo.jpghttp://sterlinglbr.comen-USCopyright 2012, Sterling LumberSat, 19 May 2012 10:41:48 -0400Sat, 19 May 2012 10:41:48 -0400http://www.newmediaretailer.comblog_68721335886800http://sterlinglbr.com/blog/article/6872/wood-paint-adhesionWhether your home is newly constructed or purchased from a previous owner, painting its exterior is the first step toward putting your personal stamp on the home.BlogsTue, 01 May 2012 11:40:00 -0400blog_68711335886800http://sterlinglbr.com/blog/article/6871/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 11:40:00 -0400blog_63931333304520http://sterlinglbr.com/blog/article/6393/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 14:22:00 -0400blog_63921333304520http://sterlinglbr.com/blog/article/6392/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 14:22:00 -0400blog_59451330637220http://sterlinglbr.com/blog/article/5945/your-guide-to-gluesAcrylic Glue: can be used on vinyl, rubber, metals, stone and plastic, but its primarily used on melamine.BlogsThu, 01 Mar 2012 16:27:00 -0500blog_59441330637160http://sterlinglbr.com/blog/article/5944/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 16:26:00 -0500blog_55081328114400http://sterlinglbr.com/blog/article/5508/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 11:40:00 -0500blog_55071328114400http://sterlinglbr.com/blog/article/5507/keeping-your-toolbox-clean-and-organizedMaking the jobs you do easier involves keeping your tools organized within the toolbox that you put them in. Toolboxes can quickly become a disaster area if they are ill-maintained.BlogsWed, 01 Feb 2012 11:40:00 -0500blog_48601325423940http://sterlinglbr.com/blog/article/4860/how-to-correctly-measure-for-replacement-doorsLooking to upgrade your exterior steel door to a more energy efficient fiberglass or solid wood door?   Or perhaps you want to replace the composite interior doors with a higher-grade wood door. Or maybe you need a new patio door to access your new deck.BlogsSun, 01 Jan 2012 08:19:00 -0500blog_48611325423940http://sterlinglbr.com/blog/article/4861/simple-ideas-to-fix-big-plumbing-problemsIt seems that most of the time very simple maintenance results in huge problems being averted. Here are some ideas that are very simple to avoid paying huge bills to have someone repair it or hassle with it yourself.BlogsSun, 01 Jan 2012 08:19:00 -0500