Many furniture and homeowners prefer a natural grey and old looks for some of their outdoor and indoor furniture. Such preference is not something new, for the old and shabby-chic shade on furniture pieces has been popular for a long time. Besides, this weathered and vintage look of furniture elicits a natural appearance, devoid of … Read more
As a tyro woodworker, you will come to a point wherein you would need to make a compound miter cut for your projects. If it is your first time making such a cut, you might get confused about how to do it. Thus, it will help to understand what a compound miter cut is so … Read more
As you kickstart your woodworking career, you will soon get acquainted with the different woodworking cuts like the rip cut, cross-cut, miter cut, and bevel cut. Of course, you might be familiar with most of these types of cuts, but with the bevel cuts, you might get confused, as many other beginners would often do. … Read more
Most experienced woodworkers will tell you that drilling perfectly vertical holes will be challenging, especially if you don’t have the right equipment. They will also advise you to purchase yourself a drill press if you want to make perfect straight holes with drill. Without a drill press, even if the drill bit is straight and … Read more
As time goes by, there would be flaking and cracking on the painted wood if it is not done correctly. Woods are usually exposed to direct sunlight, and if they were not painted or prepared correctly, expect that they are prone to peeling and chipping effects. For a more lasting lifespan for your wood, it … Read more
One crucial step in staining your deck is the sanding process. Sanding your deck before applying a stain is an excellent way to enhance the smoothness of the finish. Besides, you will indeed get the preparation right if you use the right tools and the appropriate sanding grit when sanding the deck. With the correct … Read more
One easy way to stuff your home with furniture is by buying secondhand pieces of furniture from estate sales, garage sales, and antique stores. I used to do that, and I often chanced upon a lovely piece of furniture that needs a bit of refinishing. Using my woodworking knowledge, I removed the oil-based stain or … Read more
The strongest enemy of a smooth and seamless finish is dust. Don’t you know that blowing off the sanding dust through brushing or using an air compressor can still end up to a wet finish or stain? As a replacement for all these, grab a bristle and attach a vacuum on it. This helps you … Read more
Using cedar for your exterior home sidings might be one of your best options to provide your home with a rustic but elegant look. Yet, cedarwood is not entirely impervious to the effects of harsh external elements like UV light and moisture. So, if you opt for cedar sidings, you might as well prepare yourself … Read more