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Kiln Dried Vs Air Dried Wood: Which Type Of Seasoned Lumber Is Right For Your Furniture?

Making your own furniture is a great way to create a custom piece that compliments the aesthetic of your home. But there are so many different aspects of woodworking that can effect the durability of your wood furniture. Yet, when it comes to exact wood seasoning methods, can this too also impact the quality of …

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Is Black Walnut Wood Good For Cutting Boards?

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When you’re making a decorative cutting board, you have a wide range of different woods to choose from. Everything from the appearance of the grain — to how well that wood takes on wood glue — come to mind. But, when it comes to making a cutting board that you’ll actually be prepping food on, …

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A Quick Guide To Choosing Between Plywood Or MDF For Shelves

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Your shelves need to do one thing really well…and that’s not to sag under pressure. A vase, stack of books — or even a full toolbox — should pose little problem for well-made shelving. But, more often than not, how you build your shelf isn’t the key to preventing sagging. Instead, it is the material …

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What’s The Best Type Of Brush For Applying A Smooth Polycrylic Finish?

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Polycrylic is a quick-drying wood finish that’s incredibly easy to apply. This interior sealer not only makes wood more water-resistant, it can also safeguard it from scratches and scrapes. But, when it comes to wood finishing, we don’t merely want to protect wood — we also want it to look good. And a big part …

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Plywood Vs Chipboard: Which One Has The Strength To Make For Great Flooring?

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Floors need to be able to handle a lot of day-to-day pressure. And that’s not to mention the increased moisture, (and potential water-damage), that can occur around sub-flooring. So, when it comes to Plywood and Chipboard, which one of these two engineered woods is best suited for flooring? Well, in this post you will learn …

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Is Ebony Wood Food Safe Enough To Use For A Chopping Board?

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Ebony wood is a dense tough lumber. And, due to the oils saturating Ebony, this rot-resistant timber isn’t the easiest lumber to work with. Thanks to this woods high density, it is tough to machine. Plus, its excess natural tree oils make it difficult to glue and seal. So, you’ll certainly have your work cut …

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Do Laminate Guitars Really Need Humidifiers?

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Solid wood acoustic guitars can be fairly delicate instruments that can crack due to changes in humidity. Even local climates that experience long periods of dry heat, can impact the sound quality of an acoustic guitar. Related Post: Why Do Old Solid Wood Acoustic Guitars Sound Better With Age? You see, guitars made from natural …

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Can Spar Urethane On Plywood Weatherproof It?

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Plywood is affordable, easy to work with, and surprisingly strong. And, if you can get your hands on exterior-graded plywood, it can hold up well outside too. But, while exterior graded plywoods adhesive can hold up well against moisture, those compressed wood chips may not. This is why you need to seal exterior plywood if …

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Can You Put Polycrylic Over Chalk Paint? (How To Keep Chalk Paint From Scratching)

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Polycrylic is a popular quick-drying wood sealer that does a fantastic job at protecting interior wooden surfaces. What’s more, this urethane-based wood sealer is both scratch-resistant and incredibly easy to apply. But, is it the best way to protect a coat of chalk paint from scratches? Well, in this post you’ll learn why you need …

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Here’s Why Chalk Paint Alone Is Not Durable Enough For Your Kitchen Table…

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Chalk paint is a quick-drying water-based paint that can give wooden furniture a wonderfully matte coat of color. But, kitchen tables are items of furniture that see a lot of daily use. And while chalk paint looks great, a coat of chalk paint alone can end up flaking off. So, lets say that you have …

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