Stripping the old paint or varnish from metal or wood furniture is not always easy. The process is even more difficult with items like chairs that come with uneven surfaces like decorative spindles. Fortunately, there are advanced methods like “dip stripping” that make the job easier and quicker. If you haven’t heard of it before, … Read more
No, carpenter ants don’t eat wood. No matter what variety of soft or hardwood you have in your home these little architects don’t eat it—they just excavate it to build their nests. The fact is since carpenter ants can’t digest cellulose (the main ingredient in wood), these small insects only chew through the timber to … Read more
Bamboo floors are tremendously popular these days among builders, renovators, and homeowners due to their eco-friendly nature. Not only in your bedroom and living areas, but you can also use bamboo material in your bathroom and kitchen to give these areas a fresh, unique appearance, just like hardwood. As long as you can finish and … Read more
Wood stain and polyurethane can both be used to finish your wooden surfaces. Many people prefer the glossier finish of polyurethane and many others the more natural look of the stain. But simply because wood stains come in a limited number of colors and do not offer a glossy look, there are instances when you … Read more
Bamboo is one of the most invasive plants on the planet. And that’s the major reason, why people do not like to grow bamboo. Another key reason why bamboo is not very popular among home and garden owners is its nature to attract various kinds of bugs. Since the bamboo plant is a type of … Read more
Danish oil is a wonderful sealant for wood worktops. Not only for oiling wooden worktops in your kitchen, but you can also use it for oiling your kitchenware, wood boxes, indoor/outdoor oak furniture, teak boats, and the list goes on. Although Danish oil works great on all types of wood, the thing that concerns most … Read more
Teak is a tropical hardwood tree species that are highly popular and much in demand because of its properties. Not only it’s one of the most elegant and durable woods out there but also resistant to pests, moisture, shrinkage, and rot. That’s the reason, it’s widely used for all kinds of furniture as well as … Read more
Rust stains on painted wood surfaces, whether indoors or outdoors, can completely ruin their appearance. The good thing is there is a list of various household rust removal products that you can try to fix the damage made to your oak tables, chairs, and other furniture items due to rust. Here we will look at … Read more
It is easy to believe that all measuring tools for woodworking are alike. After all, their basic function is to measure surfaces for cutting, drawing, shaping, and the like. However, when you step back and see the sheer number of different types of measuring tools used by woodworkers and carpenters, you have to consider why … Read more
Technically, yes—you can use concrete paint on wood, but should you? Well, that’s another story. Concrete paint isn’t made with wood in mind, so unless you prep the surface like a pro (sanding and priming), adhesion might be… sketchy. While some pros do it, you’re better off using paint actually designed for wood. It’ll stick … Read more