There are hundreds of wood species to choose from, each of them with its individual strengths and weaknesses. Choosing the correct wood species for a particular application means understanding the properties of each individual species and how they stack up against their intended application. One of the most popular wood species to use for a…

Thanks to modern technology there are loads and loads of materials to choose from when it comes to construction and crafting. Whether it be carbon fiber, latex-based polymers, or new metal allows, we are spoiled for choice and quality when it comes to the materials that are available to us. One of the best and…

These days, there are so many materials to choose from for construction and crafting applications. Thanks to certain technologies becoming cheaper and advancements in production techniques, materials like acrylic resin and carbon fiber have become more accessible to the everyday crafter. One material that has come a long way since its inception is particle board…

With all the pressures of modern life, it can be easy to forget just how lucky we are to live in this modern age. No longer do we need to build fires to keep warm or use mud and sticks to construct our homes. We have loads of devices and materials that allow us not…

There are many species for you to choose from when choosing a wood for your next project. Local wood species like oak and pine are a great choice for most projects, but you might find yourself looking for a more exotic wood species If this is the case, you’ll have many choices, such as walnut,…

There are loads of wood species out there, some can be found right in your front yard and others can be found hundreds of thousands of miles away on different continents. Regardless of where they come from, all woods tend to have a certain degree of hardness to them, which we have used to create…

It can be challenging to find a hardwood to use these days. There are so many options to choose from, all of which have their distinct advantages and disadvantages. When it comes to choosing a wood species for flooring some of the more popular choices are hardwoods like oak or pine, but for those looking…

There are loads of high-quality hardwood species to choose from these days, but most of them tend to look and feel very similar. Ordinarily, if you want a high-quality hardwood you could use for flooring or large furniture, you’d likely go with a wood like oak or walnut. This isn’t surprising considering how durable and…

Whether you started wood-crafting when you were a kid or you’ve recently picked up a tool for the first time, at some point in your crafting journey, you’re going to realize that (if you haven’t already) you need a workbench. This realization means a lot. Firstly, it means that you’re probably on your way to…

When you’re looking for a good quality wood for your next workpiece, there are loads to choose from. However, the better the quality of the wood, the more exclusive it is, and when something’s exclusive, it usually means that it’s pretty expensive too. Although, if you have the means and you’re looking for a really…

When starting a woodwork project, there are loads of wood species for you to choose from. America is fraught with hardwood species that are incredibly durable, versatile, and good-looking, and the lumber industry really is a booming one. This being said, it can be really challenging to make a definitive choice when it comes to…

There are loads of wood species for us to choose from these days, thanks to how quickly we’re able to transport things from one end of the world to the other. But some local woods remain a favorite among DIY enthusiasts and professional woodworkers alike. One of these favorites is timber derived from the acacia…

Wood is one of the most versatile substances on earth, we use it for loads of things including cooking, building our homes, making our furniture, and even in the trim in our vehicles. Unfortunately, wood is subject to degradation over time and as a result, needs to be replaced and/or refurbished from time to time….

Whether you’re a professional wood crafter or a DIY weekend warrior, the chances are that you’ve come across a piece of wood that you couldn’t quite identify. Sure, there are loads of people out there that say they could identify any wood board simply by looking at it thanks to their years of experience, but…

We live in a world that is largely capitalistic, and, as a result, there are a number of commodities that become expensive due to the rule of supply and demand. After all, if something isn’t abundant like diamonds, gold, or the newest PlayStation, people who really want these things are more often than not willing…

Wood has been a fundamental part of human evolution even before we discovered how to set it on fire, and it has continued to house, feed and clothe us to varying degrees to this day. Different types of wood are used for different applications, and we’ve even created new kinds of wood by processing and…

Furnishings: Until we need them, we don’t really pay them much attention, that is, until it comes time to choose one for our homes. Whether it be a kitchen countertop, a set of shelves, or something as mundane as a bookcase, our choice in the wood often defines the workpiece itself. Two of the most…

There are materials that carry with them a sense of status, a sense of nobility, simply by being present in one’s home. In the past, owning furniture was considered a hobby instead of a necessity. As time progressed and the commonality of middle-class families with disposable income grew, so did the need for decently priced…

As technology has improved, we have found innovative ways to replace materials that were simply too expensive to manufacture or unsustainable in the long run. We have replaced expensive metal products with longer-lasting renewable plastic ones, we have discovered renewable sources of energy and we have even found ways to improve existing materials and use…

Wood alternatives have been taking the world by storm for the last five decades and are showing no signs of slowing down. As technology progresses, we have seen an exponential increase in the number of artificial materials available which not only replace but supersede the construction materials of old. One of the materials that have…

When considering wood for a project, it can be challenging to choose which material is best suited for the job. These days, most American homes are constructed from engineered woods and similar “synthetic” materials, which are often stronger, lighter, and cheaper than their conventional counterparts. One of the most popular of these materials is plywood,…

What is engineered wood? Engineered wood can sound like something someone cooked up in a lab while they were trying to solve the deforestation problem, but in reality, it is simply a combination of applying everything we know about the best woods available to us and combining them to create a tough, versatile, and long-lasting…