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How to Use Sunnyside Paint Thinner on Wood – Directions & Tips
Paint thinners are generally used to thin paints and to clean up paintbrushes and other painting equipment. Paint thinners are solvents that can also be used to remove paint from…
Stick-Built Structure vs. Pole Barn: What’s The Difference?
Pole barns and stick-built structures are two of the most popular types of buildings for storing items, raising livestock, or using them as a home. While these are two structures…
“Wood” Can You Wear It?
Ever since I was a little boy, I’ve always loved the smell of wood. There is something so natural and earthy about it that just makes me feel good. And…
Can Wood Be Used for Sinks, Washbasins, and Tubs in Bathroom?
Are you looking to remodel your bathroom on a budget? Consider using wood for your sink and tub! Yes, you heard it right! Wood can be used for your sinks,…
Will Double-Sided Carpet Tape Damage My Hardwood Floors?
Most carpet tapes will not damage your hardwood floors. In fact, it can actually help to protect your floors from wear and tear. However, with double-sided tapes on wood, plywood,…
Feng Shui Wood Element – Tips & Ideas
Feng shui is an ancient Chinese philosophy that focuses on balancing the energies of space. The goal is to create a harmonious environment that promotes well-being. The practice of feng…
Types of Wood
Cork Flooring: The Pros and Cons
Cork is the material taken from the bark of cork oak trees and turned into a number of products like flooring and wine corks, to name a few. To make…
What is Wenge Wood – What Can You Use it For?
Wenge wood is one of the more popular types of wood used for the creation of furniture, paneling, and veneer. However, because of the lack of new trees, it has…
Pear Tree Wood – Characteristics and Common Uses
The pear tree is a rather common tree that is mostly found in central and eastern Europe. Although its popularity is such that you can find the pear tree growing…
Brazilian Tulipwood – Characteristics and Common Uses
Tulipwood is a popular wood used for building materials. In addition to Brazil, the wood can be found in the eastern half of North America and in parts of China….
Hawthorn Lumber – Characteristics and Common Uses
The tree that produces Hawthorn lumber originates in Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia. It is rather a medium size on the tree scale, growing to an average height of…
Can Apple Tree Wood Be Used for Making Furniture?
You will find apple wood being used for many different items. However, its most popular use is that of wood turned furniture. This is because apple wood is durable, tough,…
Tools and Accessories
2×4 Studs Made of Metal vs. Wood – What’s Better for Framing?
For the last century, contractors have used traditional wood studs and metals with high-gauge for framing load-bearing walls. The price, construction, along with the availability of labor usually decide whether…
What is an Expansive Bit – What it is Used For?
Put simply, an expansive bit is a tool used to bore holes of different widths into variable materials. The bits themselves are created with cutters that are adjustable. This means…
What is an Engineer’s Scriber – Different Types with Uses
Originally called a scribe, the engineer’s scriber is a tool used to mark guidelines onto workpieces before they are machined. The name scriber comes from the Latin, scriba, which refers…
What Grit Sandpaper To Use for Removing Paint from Wood?
Sandpaper is a key tool in the process of removing paint from wood. The type of sandpaper you use will determine how quickly and easily the paint comes off, as…
What are Try and Mitre Squares – What Do You Use Them For?
The try and mitre square is a tool used to check angles and mark straight cuts. The try and mitre square itself is relatively simple. They are made from two…
Liquid Nails vs. Wood Glue: What’s Better for My Project?
If you’re planning a project that will require gluing items together, you may be wondering which is product is better: wood glue or Liquid Nails. There are some important things…
Wood Finishing Ideas and Tips
Should Wood Floors and Stairs Match Throughout House?
Wood floors and stairs can either be a matching set throughout your entire house, or they can be of different colors, sizes, and textures. So-called “mixing wood types” has become…
Refinishing Your Wooden Gunstock: The Right Way
If you’re like most rifle owners, you take great pride in your weapon. You clean it and maintain it meticulously, and you store it in a safe place when not…
What Paint to Use For Refinishing Your Cornhole Boards?
Cornhole is a game that is played with two teams of two players each. The object of the game is to score points by throwing bean bags at a raised…
What Type of Paint to Use for Your Wooden Dog Kennel?
If you’re like me, you love your furry friend more than anything and want to make sure their home is perfect. That’s why I was so excited when I received…
Shou Sugi Ban Wood Treatment – The Pros and Cons
Shou Sugi Ban is the latest trend in home exterior design. But what is it? Shou Sugi Ban (literally “burnt cedar board”) is a Japanese method of charring wood. The…
Soda Blasting Wood – Pros & Cons, Tips with FAQs
When you’re working on a big refurbishing or renovation job, you may have large stretches of space that you need to clean. This could mean removing mold, grease, peeling paint,…
Wood Thrive’s: Frequently Asked Questions
How Do You Put Out Duraflame Logs?
Whether you are hoping to create a beautiful atmosphere in space or want to warm up a cold room, using a manufactured fire log such as those made by Duraflame…
What Are Some Good Decking Options – Other Than Wood?
If you’re like most homeowners, the idea of building a deck conjures images of hours of hard labor—digging holes, measuring and sawing lumber, pounding nails. And if you’re thinking about…
What is a Floor Truss – Types, Benefits, & Usage
For building a house, storage, or other structure that has flooring, one of the considerations is whether to include floor trusses as part of the build. While floor trusses are…
Can A Leftover Wood Stain and Varnish Go Down the Drain?
For those who have spent hours painting their own home, getting rid of the excess wood stain, paint and varnishes seem as easy as pouring it down the drain. Of…
What Can I Use Instead of Marine Ply (For Building Boats)?
Marine-grade plywood is currently used for a variety of different boats all around the globe. However, because the sheet of marine grade ply is so high-quality, it’s more expensive than…
Can You Put DITRA Over Plywood Floors?
Wood flooring is generally not suitable for kitchens and bathrooms due to the humid environment. This is why most homeowners have tiles installed in such rooms. However, while tiles are…
