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
Dogs love to chew something all the time. Especially the growing pups that gnaw on literally anything they come across to make their adult teeth breakthrough. Often you will find them chewing on the bamboo growing in your garden and think – is bamboo dangerous for dogs? Well, you don’t need to worry about it, … Read more
The traditional measurement of bulk firewood purchases is referred to as a cord. To maximize the acquisitions ‘ value, firewood buyers make such purchases via full cords (or face cords). In terms of measurements, a cord of firewood is eight feet long, four feet wide, and four feet high (128 cubic feet). The actual wood … Read more
Homemade epoxy tables are becoming one of the more popular DIY home projects. They are made from epoxy resin that sits between wooden planks. The planks will normally retain their natural edges. The tables themselves can be quite beautiful because the resin epoxy will make the surface look like a flowing stream or river. The … Read more
Although the two parts of the same tree, the heartwood (also referred to as Duramen) is the central core, whereas sapwood is the outer part of the tree trunk. To be more specific, the heartwood is the dead inner part of the wood, while the sapwood is the outermost living part of any woody stem, … Read more
The basic purpose of joint compound (also called drywall mud) is to fill the gaps, holes, and joints between installed drywall panels. This helps in creating smooth flat surfaces before they can be primed and painted over. If you are wondering whether you can use drywall joint compound on wood, you will be glad to … Read more
If you are looking for solid, durable, and attractive outdoor furniture, chances are you have looked at “rattan.” Rattan is a fibrous climbing vine often used to create furniture perfect for outdoor areas like the backyard, garden, poolside, decking area, etc. But before you settle on rattan as the material of choice for your outdoor … Read more
Nyatoh wood is tropical lumber that comes from a number of species in the Sapotaceae family (primarily the members of Palaquium and Payena genuses). Lighter wood from the family is usually referred to and sold as “Nyatoh” while the heavier ones as “bitis.” Species that are marketed as Nyatoh produces sapwood that is often light … Read more