Different types of wood around the world, comparing them side by side and suggestions that will help you choose the best for your home.
Mahogany wood is an exceptionally durable hardwood that is eagerly sought after for its exotic look that becomes deeper and richer over time. As a result, mahogany is used in a wide variety of situations, from ornate wood carvings to cabinetry to floors and even to musical instruments, where it creates beautiful violins and guitars. … Read more
The Desert Ironwood (Olneya Tesota) is unlike any other tree you will find. Technically, it isn’t even a tree. Instead, it’s a leguminous tree part of the same Fabaceae family that has the more common peanut, soybean, and green bean. It retains the characteristic seed pod for germination and distribution. To make this tree even … Read more
Pergolas and gazebos are the structures that can add beauty as well as functionality to your outdoor garden. With these structures, you can build a seating area for a whole family or a place to gossip with your friends on weekends. These wooden outdoor structures are fairly simple to construct with few beams and pillars … Read more
Walnut is a domestic variety of wood, which most woodworkers and builders consider to be one of the most desirable types of wood to work within a variety of different capacities. Walnut trees are grown and harvested throughout the United States, which you’ll find in the North and South-Eastern US, the Mid-West states, California, and … Read more
Bark mulch is the stock standard material used to cover gardens to create a better aesthetic. It also provides other benefits such as fighting off weeds, keeping moisture from escaping, providing insulation to your plants during colder months, keeping your topsoil in good condition, and it becomes food for your plants as it decomposes. One … 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
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
Although the two parts of the same tree, the heartwood (also referred to as Duramen) is the central core, whereas sapwood is the outer part of the tree trunk. To be more specific, the heartwood is the dead inner part of the wood, while the sapwood is the outermost living part of any woody stem, … Read more
If you are looking for solid, durable, and attractive outdoor furniture, chances are you have looked at “rattan.” Rattan is a fibrous climbing vine often used to create furniture perfect for outdoor areas like the backyard, garden, poolside, decking area, etc. But before you settle on rattan as the material of choice for your outdoor … Read more
Nyatoh wood is tropical lumber that comes from a number of species in the Sapotaceae family (primarily the members of Palaquium and Payena genuses). Lighter wood from the family is usually referred to and sold as “Nyatoh” while the heavier ones as “bitis.” Species that are marketed as Nyatoh produces sapwood that is often light … Read more