In most circumstances, covering baseboard heaters is a bad idea. In fact, it can be dangerous to do so unless you are investing in and using professionally-made wooden baseboard heater covers. Every year, there are homes around the world that either burn down or suffer serious damage. That all started when the homeowner covered their … Read more
When you hear of a wooden float, you might think of a parade where vehicles support stages and elaborate decorations. But there is another type of float that makes for an excellent tool when smoothing out a plaster. Crafted from wood, plastic, and rubber, although some floats will substitute metal for wood, the float is … Read more
There are many things to learn when you start woodworking. One of them is learning how to cut a square hole into a piece of wood. It’s an essential part of woodworking as it helps you make proper joints. Not only for joints but there are various other instances where you may need to cut … Read more
It happens to many of us when getting ready to paint or refinish furniture that we realize it is a laminate surface. This means that using traditional paints or stains becomes problematic because they will not penetrate the surface like real wood. Yet you want to keep the laminate intact. And this is where you … Read more
Cuprinol wood preserver is a colorless clear product that allows you to protect your outdoor wood furniture and structures like sheds, fences, and others from the external elements. Providing deep penetrating protection also prevents the wood from decaying and getting attacked by molds, fungi, and insects. Not to mention, these wood preservatives also help in … Read more
Leather is a flexible yet durable material that has been used for thousands of years for varied projects. But many feel that it is not suitable for gluing to surfaces like wood because of its weight and also because wood being porous can create complications when using adhesives. Finding the right glue can, however, do … Read more
It’s the type of question that does not get asked very often, does wood either conduct or insulate against electricity? But it is an important question because there is considerable misinformation about whether wood can actually conduct electricity or not. With some saying that it can conduct and others saying that wood insulates, what is … Read more
Native to the Northern Hemisphere, the Castanea genus includes around 9 species of chestnut trees, all of which grow nuts consumed by various woodland creatures, birds, and humans. The chestnuts that grow on these trees are overall similar in nature, but their usage depends on which species the chestnuts are sourced from. Typically, there are … Read more
Soot buildup on wood surfaces is generally caused by incomplete combustion of fuel or the presence of air pollutants in your home. The incomplete combustion of fuels like wood, coal, oil, and gas can produce soot particles that settle onto nearby surfaces. Air pollutants such as smoke from cooking, burning candles and incense, cigarettes, and … Read more
It may seem counterintuitive at first, but not all wood burns the same. The last thing you want when building a fire pit or placing logs in the firepit is to watch the wood fizzle, create a lot of smoke, and fail to provide the warm, glowing flame that you were expecting. The truth is … Read more