This category is all about wood for woodwork and explains all of the different types of wood you may come across. It covers everything from real wood to man-made woods such as MDF and plywood.
Wood rot is a common but frustrating problem that homeowners encounter. Not only does it compromise the structural integrity of your home, but it also dampens its overall aesthetic appeal. Fortunately, repairing rotted wood is an achievable DIY project for even the most novice handyman or woman out there. In this blog post, we’ll guide…
I just finished a teak table project and have to hold onto it for two months before the client takes it. The problem is that if I place it in my shop for cover, it will interfere with woodworking practice. I have seen teak timber left outside during winters and have left its lumber out…
I was out lumber shopping, and things came down to a single choice. I could either get a stack of Fir in my truck or the same volume of Cedar. The choice was pretty obvious to me, but a few of my friends were surprised. It actually amazes me that people still don’t see that…
Cedar is one of my favorite wood types because I am tasked with perpetually protecting some of my passion projects. It is one of the most resilient woods out there, and I often find myself wishing that all woods were like Cedar because I cannot really use it for all projects. Cedar wood is used…
I have used remaining wood from projects in so many ways that I run out of ideas as to what I can do with little bits of wood that remain from my larger projects. Yesterday, I was going over the different things I could fashion out of some leftover red cedar. I thought a cutting…
I have used dried wood so much in my woodwork that I didn’t really consider green wood as much of an option. Upon accidentally finding a video of green wood construction, I went down a rabbit hole and found myself trying my hand at decking with green cedar. Can you build with green cedar? Here…
