Green wood (or green timber) is freshly cut wood that has been cut from the forest and is used straight away for construction without allowing it to dry or season. This type of wood is still wet or saturated with a moisture content of more than 19%. While this is beneficial for certain projects, it’s … Read more
One of the issues with purchasing a new saw is choosing the right one for the job you need to be accomplished. With so many different saws available, selecting the right one can be difficult unless you have a specific task in mind that only one type of saw will accomplish. However, there are different … Read more
A rotary tool is designed to carve, engrave, route, clean, polish, cut, sharpen, sand, and grout removal. “Dremel” is the manufacturing brand for one such rotary tool. But the company has become so famous in the field that it is often called a Dremel rotary tool. Understanding how to properly use a Dremel rotary tool … Read more
Epoxy paint is technically a latex acrylic product that comes with a small amount of epoxy in the mix. The reason why homeowners, as well as contractors, prefer using this highly versatile, durable coating is it can withstand a great amount of duress even in high-traffic areas. While epoxy paint is ideally suited for concrete … Read more
To remove old, peeling wood finishes that have turned yellow, alcohol is one of the most common products used. But if you need to, you must use the right type of alcohol for the job between the two major types – denatured and isopropyl. The main difference between the two is that denatured alcohol consists … Read more
Stained finishes may not work well with softwoods such as maple because of the wood density and also the porosity that causes either too much or not enough stain to be absorbed. If you try to stain woods such as maple, alder, birch, fir, and pine, it can be problematic, and the surface itself may … Read more
You’ll find silicone caulk often used to repair the gouges, dents, gaps, and scratches in wood because it is easy to use and quite effective. It’s a product that is commonly used to prepare the wood before it is varnished or painted so that the surface is smooth. But what if you need to remove … Read more
Although pure alcohol evaporates without leaving behind any residue, alcoholic drinks like whiskey may still damage the finish on the wood surfaces like your table, couch, or hardwood floor. If that is the case, having a bottle of pure or rubbing alcohol may clear up the stain. Simply dab a little onto a clean cloth … Read more
A dresser in the home can give you plenty of storage, no matter whether you plan to use them inside (in a kitchen, bathroom, or bedroom) or an old one outside (in the garden for storing tools). If you have an old piece of dresser furniture lying around, it’s time to get it polished and … Read more
Lacquering the wood is a way by which you can enhance the natural grains and beauty of the doors you have in your home without worrying about primer, stains, paints, and other stuff. In simplest terms, putting up the clear coats of lacquer on your wooden door or furniture means adding a layer of nice … Read more