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
Whether you’re crafting a bespoke valet tray or finally fixing that heirloom chair, marrying leather to wood is a bit like a high-stakes first date: if the chemistry isn’t there, things are going to fall apart pretty quickly. Leather is organic and flexible; wood is rigid and stubborn. To get them to stay together through … 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
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