Mineral spirits can be pretty dangerous, and they’re much too hazardous to leave in the house. This mild solvent is toxic if ingested, and capable of burning you if it gets on your skin. And this is why mineral spirits always need to be carefully stored. But, this solvent liquid is still strong enough to …
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Shellac is pretty versatile stuff. Used in a wide range of resin-based coatings, this substance can be found in everything from furniture to confectionery. As a food additive, it is non toxic, and gives sweets that mouthwatering gleam. And that same gleam is also why shellac is used as a glossy wood finish. But, shellac …
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There is a very good reason why garden beds are often made out of untreated wood. Using chemical-free timber, means you needn’t worry about chemicals seeping into soil. But, natural wood rarely lasts long in the great outdoors without a special treatment…or does it? You see, there are some naturally durable woods that can last …
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The safest garden raised beds are made from untreated wood. Free of harmful chemical preservatives, untreated wood won’t leech toxins into your fruit and veg. However, this comes at a cost. Those wood preservatives are there to stop wood rot and bugs from eating away at raw lumber. And, without those chemicals, natural pine wood …
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You’ve got the perfect landscape planned out. But, those green treated timbers don’t quite match your ideas for your dream garden. So, what do you decide to do? You’re going to give those wooden logs a coat of paint, of course. Should be easy enough, right? Well, in this post, you will discover why freshly …
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Looking to give your landscape timber a bit of color? Or maybe you’re struggling to get green treated wood to take on stain. You’re not alone. You see, the secret to staining treated landscape timber lies in your timing. As well as how long they’ve been laying around at the lumber yard. Confused? Well, in …
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Are your landscape timbers perfectly aligned? Or are they beginning to look bent out of shape? If its the latter, then it’s not surprising. When it comes to the great outdoors, water can manage to seep into wood, twisting it every which way. But, what can you do to prevent landscape timber from warping out …
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Not all wood finishes pair well with food prepping surfaces. That’s because a number of popular wood finishes are too toxic to risk them coming into direct contact with food. But, is lacquer one such type of finish? In this post, you will learn what really makes a wood finish food safe (hint: it’s not …
Wooden utensils, such as spoons and bowls, need food safe finishes. Which is why food grade mineral oil is the best choice for sealing wooden surfaces. Especially ones that come in direct contact with food. However, what kind of wood paint is equally safe enough for wooden kitchen utensils? Well, in this post, you’ll learn …
What with it’s incredible strength to weight ratio, it’s no secret as to why plywood is widely used for construction. Used to make walls, roofs, and even sub flooring, this engineered wood has great shear strength. But, what is it that makes exterior grade plywood extra special? Well, plywood is constructed by gluing wooden veneers …
