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Is Chipboard A Safe Alternative To Wood For A Rabbit’s Hutch?

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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Is MDF Board Good Enough For Making Strong Shelves?

Woodworking Basics, Woodworking Tips

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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Is MDF Safe To Use For Your Hamsters Home?

Woodworking Basics, Woodworking Tips

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

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Is MDF Safe Enough For A Rabbits Hutch?

Woodworking Basics, Woodworking Tips

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?

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Does Particle Board Furniture Need Special Screws (Vs Regular Wood Screws)?

Woodworking Basics

Particle board is a tricky material to fasten. Tear-outs can happen frequently, and screws will loosen out of position…if you don’t use the correct ones for the job. So, in this post, we reveal why specially designed particle board screws make it easy to fasten this manufactured wood. You will also find out if your

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A Quick Beginners Guide To Pecan Flooring (Top 3 Pros And Cons)

Woodworking Basics, Woodworking Tips

Pecan wood is one of the hardest, toughest woods you can manually work with. And that toughness is why this lumber is so sought-after. Now, floors get put through a lot of every day wear and tear. So they need to be made from durable strong materials — at least if you want your floor

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What’s The Best Way To Go About Sealing OSB For Exterior Use?

Woodworking Basics, Woodworking Tips

OSB is probably one of the strongest manufactured woods out there. In terms of its shear strength along, OSB sits heads and shoulders above Plywood. Which is why this material often gets used for roof sheathing. And, unlike MDF, those compressed OSB boards are surprisingly water-resistant, in that it doesn’t readily absorb moisture. Still, water-resistant

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Is MDF Safe When Painted (Without A Primer)?

Woodworking Basics

MDF is an adaptable material that has a wide range of uses, from cabinetry to soundproofing. However, MDF is far from a natural material. This wood composite has no grain texture to speak off. And, as a manufactured wood, it is fairly plain to look at. But, its nothing that a coat of paint can’t

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Will Polyurethane Be Enough To Kill Off Bugs In Wood Furniture?

Woodworking Basics

Polyurethane can do a lot of things. It can protect wood from scratches and scrapes. And it can make the surface of wood water-resistant, and better able to shrug off water-damage. Plus, certain specialty polyurethane finishes, can weatherproof wood against the great outdoors. So, if it can do all that, what can polyurethane do about

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Will A Polyurethane Coat Ever Dry In Cold Weather? [What You Need To Know]

Woodworking Basics

Polyurethane is one of the most popular wood finishes on the market. It’s easy to apply, and dries fast. Plus, it is one of the more durable wood sealers you can use to safeguard wood from water-damage. But, a quick-drying finish can only dry as fast as conditions will allow. Too much humidity, and polyurethane

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