You will never improve your woodworking skills if you only choose those projects you are comfortable doing. You need to challenge yourself and engage in woodworking projects beyond your comfort zones. In this way, you can raise your woodworking skills a notch higher and expand your woodworking repertoire. But if ever you decide to engage … Read more
One of the most important aspects of any home is the shelves and cabinets. These are the foundations from which everything else hangs, and they need to be sturdy. A shelving system is a great way to smarten up a room without spending a fortune, and many different materials can be used for shelves. The … Read more
There’s something about floating shelves that just makes any room feel polished, right? It may also feel like there’s some kind of magic behind its support system. But how exactly do they work? More importantly, can you DIY one yourself? What Are Floating Shelves? Floating shelves are typically found in homes with a deep craving … Read more
No one can leapfrog from a beginner level to an expert woodworking level without passing through the intermediate woodworking levels. It would be best to learn incrementally unless you are gifted in woodworking. So, if you’re aspiring to be an expert woodworker, you need to start by being a beginner, learning the basics of woodworking. … Read more
As you excitedly explore the different woodworking projects you can make as a beginner, you will soon ask whether plywood is perfect for your other projects like making shelves. Plywood, of course, is often used for making shelves because it is inexpensive yet strong. It also comes in various thicknesses, but the most preferred plywood … Read more
One essential component you will surely need when making a shelf is brackets. Shelf brackets usually get categorized according to shapes and made. You will find, for example, wooden brackets, and they are pretty common. Besides, wooden brackets are perfect for supporting wooden shelves, and they also come in various styles and designs. You will … Read more
Are you spending time trying to figure out how to nail the tongue-and-groove flooring? Well, the same thing happened to me several years ago when I was trying to work out how to install the 3/4″ tongue-and-groove prefinished oak flooring. For this reason, I am putting together this simple guide on how to nail tongue-and-groove … Read more
Most of us love the natural beauty of hardwood floors. Yet, hardwood floors can be squeaky and creaky over time, which can be a bit annoying. Of course, there are reasons why they squeak and creak. One reason might be that the floorboards rub against each other or slide against nail shafts. This issue happens … Read more
Using the right finish for your kitchen table can bring out its elegance and natural warmth. Besides, the right finish can give your kitchen table long-term protection from damages. Finishes, however, provide varying hues and levels of protection for wooden kitchen tables. As such, you need to carefully choose the appropriate finish to maximize protection … Read more