Polyurethane varnish is a strong coating that is commonly used as a finish to protect wood stairs, floors, and other wood surfaces that can be damaged by high foot traffic. The product can also be used to protect plywood, hardboard, chipboard, and other similar surfaces. As useful as it is, it can quickly become a … Read more
If you’re like most moms, you probably think of mineral oil as something that’s used to treat babies’ bottoms. But it turns out that this natural, odorless oil has a lot of other uses, too – one of which is preserving and protecting wood furniture. Mineral oil is a good popular choice for protecting wood … Read more
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 straight pieces known as the stock and blade which connect at either a 45 or 90-degree angle. The try square checks 90-degree angles, while the … Read more
Concrete steps are pretty common – so popular that you may even see them in the basement as part of the layout. That cold gray slab might be structurally perfect, yet visually it feels more like a parking garage than a welcoming home interior. Enter oak stair treads, the upgrade that transforms industrial concrete into … Read more
One of the considerations for building a house, storage, or other structure with flooring is whether to include floor trusses as part of the build. While floor trusses are not always necessary, they can speed up installation time for plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems. In addition, the floor trusses help to minimize the recoil or … Read more
Marine-grade plywood is named so because it’s made to withstand different environmental conditions like temperature, moisture, rain, snow, etc. However, this isn’t the only qualification that plywood needs to meet before it can be labeled “marine grade.” There are a few other deciding factors, like, it can only be made from Western Larch or Douglas … Read more
Marine-grade plywood is currently used to construct a variety of different boats all around the globe. It is also a go-to choice for homeowners and contractors to build decks, flooring, and other outdoor purposes. However, because the sheet of marine grade ply is so high-quality, it’s more expensive than regular plywood. Plus, it’s not readily … Read more
Wood stairs are an aesthetically pleasing choice for modern and contemporary homes alike, but they come with a catch: they can be dangerous. Especially for kids, pets, and the elderly, hardwood stairs can be slippery. If your children, seniors, or sleepwalkers happen to fall down these wooden stairs, there is not enough cushion that can … Read more
End grains are difficult to deal with when working with wood, especially if you aren’t properly educated and prepared to deal with this issue. A lot of the time, you finish sanding something and are pleased with the look and feel, but after you apply the finish, the product suddenly appears as if it was … Read more
Also known as a wood bit, a brad point bit is designed to bore neatly through the wood. While standard twist bits may not drill accurately, especially at the beginning when it skates across the surface of the wood, the brad-point is quite accurate and smooth. The brad point itself consists of a sharp point … Read more