Shou Sugi Ban is the latest trend in home exterior design. But what is it? Shou Sugi Ban (literally “burnt cedar board”) is a Japanese method of charring wood. The process not only gives the wood a beautiful, dark finish but also makes it more durable and resistant to rot. While the technique has traditionally … Read more
Most carpet tapes will not damage your hardwood floors. In fact, it can actually help to protect your floors from wear and tear. However, with double-sided tapes on wood, plywood, or laminates, you will need to be cautious. While this type of tape is safe to use on other flooring materials (like stone or marble), … Read more
Walk into a home that feels calm, alive, and quietly energizing, and chances are the Feng Shui wood element is doing some heavy lifting behind the scenes. Wood is the element of growth, renewal, and upward movement—the invisible force that makes a space feel hopeful rather than heavy. In Feng Shui, decorating isn’t just about … Read more
When you’re working on a big refurbishing or renovation job, you may have large stretches of space that you need to clean. This could mean removing mold, grease, peeling paint, residue, or any other substance you don’t want to work with. Whether you are working in a room in the house, in a backyard shed, … Read more
For the last century, contractors have used traditional wood studs and metals with high gauges for framing load-bearing walls. While both of them can be a great option based on the specific construction requirements there are differences between both you should know about. The price, construction, along availability of labor usually decide whether a contractor … Read more
Cork is the natural material taken from the bark of cork oak trees and turned into a number of products like flooring and wine corks, to name a few. To make cork flooring, leftover material from the production of wine cork is ground up, mixed with resin, and then made into planks, sheets, and tiles. … Read more
A wooden fence is relatively easy-care. You’ll be amazed to see how long-lasting and beautiful you can keep your old fence with only a stain and a few minutes of caring now and then. The best way to sustain the beauty of your wood fence for a long time is to stain it right using … Read more
If you are going to protect the wood posts, decks, and fences from the elements, particularly water, then covering them with Bitumen paint is a good idea. Bitumen paint creates a seal that protects wood from the damaging elements of water. However, what if the wood you want to paint is still wet? The bottom … Read more
Wenge wood is one of the more popular types of wood used for the creation of furniture, paneling, and veneer. However, because of the lack of new trees, it has become an endangered species. Originating in Central and West Africa, Wenge wood comes from a rather large tree that grows well over 60’ in height … Read more
The pear tree is a relatively common tree that is primarily found in central and eastern Europe. Although its popularity is such that you can find the pear tree growing in many other parts of the world. Called Pyrus Communis, the pear tree is known for its fruit which is quite popular around the world. … Read more