Aromatic cedar liners deter moths and certain fabric pests primarily through volatile organic compounds (VOCs) released from the heartwood; these compounds interact with insect olfactory receptors and reduce attraction or feeding behavior on stored textiles. Typical targets include clothing moth larvae and other fabric-feeding larvae; cedar’s oils are not a guaranteed exterminant but act as a preventative layer that lowers pest activity in properly maintained storage.

Dutch lap siding delivers pronounced aesthetic depth, reliable water-shedding geometry, and flexible material options that can improve thermal performance and resale value when specified correctly. The mechanism behind these benefits is the profile design: the concave face and reveal create a shadow line that enhances perceived detail, while overlapping courses shed water efficiently.

Our story is, was, and always will be about “us.” There is no individual piece of the puzzle that is greater than the others. In Part 1, I shared how our family left Kansas and followed God’s call to Arkansas—an unexpected move that would change our lives. Now, nearly 25 years later, there’s still a lot of story left to tell.

It smells strong. It acts as a natural insect repellent. It even keeps moths out of your sweaters. But is there something “toxic” lurking beneath the surface of this beautiful wood?

How our family migrated by faith from Oklahoma to Kansas and then to Arkansas is not a story about how we accepted new jobs or seized new opportunities, but how we, as a family — my parents Wirt and Jeanie especially — took a leap of faith when they felt God urging them to move.

Whether you’re finishing a farmhouse living room, a cozy cabin, or a country porch, cedar tongue and groove planks can transform an ordinary ceiling into a masterpiece of craftsmanship.

And here’s the good news: with a little patience (and maybe a helper who doesn’t mind looking up for a few hours), installing cedar on a ceiling is easier than you might think.

There’s something special about the kind of night that sneaks up on you.
The kind where you look at your watch and realize it’s nearly midnight — your body’s tired and aching, but your mind’s wide awake. The laughter’s still easy, and the work feels more like privilege than chore.

Eastern Red Cedar isn’t technically a cedar at all. It’s actually a type of juniper — Juniperus virginiana — one of North America’s most unique and versatile native trees. And depending on where you live, you might know it by a completely different name