Have you ever wanted to make a piece of furniture that has a ‘classic’ look along with the feel of bare wood? Yet at the same time, there are so many finishing oils – such as a matte or satin finishes – that can leave wood looking dull or unnaturally glossy. But what if I …
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Using pressure treated wood for outdoor projects – such as decking and front doors – is essential. That’s because pressure treated wood is great at resisting rot and wood-nesting bugs. But the after effect of pressure-treating wood isn’t particularly pleasing to look at. So its no wonder you’re asking yourself; can you paint pressure treated …
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Finishing nails can be tricky little things to work with, and you will need more than just a good old fashioned hammer to nail these fasteners into place. That’s because the heads of these nails are much too small hammer them all the way home. You do that, and you are more likely to leave …
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Bench planes used to be a staple hand tool in most woodworking shops, that is until power tools usurped their place. The good old bench plane was used for shaping wood. But, nowadays, a half decent orbital sander can smooth down rough edges in next to no time at all. A bench plane is a …
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Chipboard is cheap, easy to work with, and fairly durable. And those three reasons are why chipboard is used for budget-saving furniture. However, as a manufactured wood, chipboard is as far away from natural solid wood as you can get. Especially since some of the chemicals used to produce it are fairly dangerous in their …
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Chipboard is a budget-saving substitute for natural timber. Which is why this manufactured wood’s often used to build flat-pack desks and cabinets. However, as an engineered material, chipboard is far from natural and chemical-free. Instead, this manufactured wood can contain some rather dangerous substances. So, in this post, we cover what really goes into the …
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A sturdy shelf needs to be made from sturdy stuff. Especially if it is going to be holding up hefty books or tool boxes. Nevertheless, although putting up some shelves is an easy DIY job, things can sometimes go wrong. Or to put it more succinctly, even a well fastened shelf can begin to sag, …
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MDF is a very affordable wood composite material. And, thanks to its affordability, this material is widely used for furniture, flooring, and even soundproofing walls. However, MDF is far less safe than solid untreated natural wood. Instead, made up of compressed wood fibers and glues, this material contains a lot of chemicals. But, if it …
MDF is a budget-friendly structural material used to make everything from cabinets to chairs. This manufactured wood — made up of compressed wood shavings — is even used for soundproofing. Now, once well-dried MDF boards have been sealed, they are safe to have inside the home. But, what does this mean for your rabbits safety? …
Particle board is one of the more widely used manufactured woods around. Similarly to MDF and Plywood, this material is a wood composite, made up of natural wood byproduct and glue. On one hand, this makes Particle Board (also known as Chipboard), much cheaper than solid natural wood. However, despite being budget-friendly, it is far …
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