Hardwood, softwood, and composite woods like plywood and fiberboard may all be used to make wood bed frames, each with its advantages. It is widely accepted that the finest timbers for a bed frame are hardwoods such as maple, mahogany, walnut, cherry, and oak. The capability of softwoods such as fir, cedar, and pine outweighs … Read more
You might be thinking of installing vinyl planks on your flooring, and you want to know which saw blades you should use to cut vinyl planks. Well, you’re in the right place, for in this post, you will learn the different saw blades you can use to cut vinyl plank flooring. Vinyl plank flooring, of … Read more
A question I often get asked by newbies in the use of cedar is whether they should seal the cedar. Well, the answer to that question usually depends on what you prefer. The cedarwood, of course, is a durable one and exhibits excellent resistance to deterioration. As such, as a newbie, you might think that … Read more
Having a broad knowledge of Cedar Wood is a huge advantage since you’ve just invested a significant sum of money in it. In addition to providing long-term aesthetic value, keeping your Cedar well-treated will help keep it looking great for years to come. The more you know about protecting your Cedar wood, the more time … Read more
A hickory tree is a type of tree that produces hickory nuts. This tree produces hickory wood that is considered a hardwood. Hickory trees typically grow in the eastern part of the United States. The central, southern, and northern parts have different climates in which at least twenty species have already adapted to their climates. … Read more
You can find hickory trees mostly in Northern and Eastern America. There are also some regions in Asia where hickory trees grow abundantly. Hickory trees are one of the genus Carya’s species in the Juglandaceae family. The genus Carya contains around 19 species, each with unique characteristics, of hickory trees. You can find eleven to … Read more
Have you ever wondered what will happen to non-pressure treated wood if you leave them to the harsh elements of the outdoors? I guess you will say that they would not last for several years without exhibiting cracks and checking on their surface. Yet, the answer to this question is not as easy as it … Read more
Knowledge is power, and the more you understand something, the better you can handle it. This mantra is very much applicable even in the simple act of painting MDF materials, for before you even paint MDF, you need to understand its properties. MDF, of course, is an acronym for Medium Density Fiberboards. These fiberboards are … Read more
I was reading through a forum the other day, and one question that cropped up in that forum is about the pros and cons of using MDF and plywood. Many newbies and beginners in woodworking are a bit confused about these two types of wood products, and for this reason, they wanted to know which … Read more