Top tips, tricks, cleaning suggestions, and shopping ideas related to wood, furniture, and much more.
When it comes to creating an attractive backyard garden, wooden posts and poles can play a big role. Unlike concrete, timber posts look more stylish as well as warmer. Plus, if you have a large property, wooden fence posts can easily be used to complement additional features like decking and trees in your garden. The … Read more
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
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
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
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
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. But before discussing them, let’s … Read more
One of the biggest enemies of wood is fire. However, you can make your wood structure fireproof if you use the right substances and materials which protect against heat and flames. The process of making wood heat- and fire-resistant can be inexpensive and effective when you use the right fire-retardant chemicals. The most effective is … Read more
Wooden furniture, trims, doors, and windows are so long-lasting that you can easily repair and reuse them even after they get some cracks, gaps, and holes. The key here is knowing how to fill these holes correctly so you can redrill the wood. Fortunately, there are a number of products and ways by which you … Read more
No matter what pet you have – cat or dog – their urine can cause damage to floors and subflooring even if the floor has been sealed. Although the urine won’t compromise the structural strength, it does leave behind stains that lead to black spots. It also generates a musty smell, which can be difficult … Read more
