Painted cabinets are the easiest way to give your bathroom, kitchen or other room a new look. And plywood cabinet doors are a great material choice for cabinets because ply sheets are more affordable than solid hardwood. But did you know there’s a difference between cabinet grade plywood and regular plywood? Why? Well, because usually […]
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Building the best van floor possible is important for many reasons (improved strength, increased rigidity, quieter ride). However, if you want to squeeze every last ounce of value out of that plywood then the type of plywood you use also matters. Especially if you want something to last the test of time on those long
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So you just finished staining your piece of furniture and you want to protect it from any future water damage. However, the very last thing you want to do is hide the beauty of your freshly stained project. Now, I have been using gel stain on furniture pieces for a few years. I have found
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It’s no secret that MDF is a surprisingly strong, yet cost-effective building material. It can be made into a range of home furnishings such as baseboards, kitchen counter tops, and door trim. And thanks to its dense mix of wood fibers and resin, it doesn’t splinter or tear-out like plywood sheets. But does MDF (otherwise
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If you’ve ever used a Cricut machine, you’ve probably noticed that it comes installed with ready-to-use fonts. These built-in ‘System Fonts’ – found inside the Cricut Design Space software – let you get straight to work with engraving and printing to your hearts content. But did you know that you aren’t just limited to using
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Okay, so here’s the deal. Let’s say you want to finish off and protect a wooden surface so that it looks glossy and super smooth. A few coats of polyurethane should be able to get that job done. But now lets add in a bit of a complication in the form of a coat of
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Buying any power tool is a big decision. So many models to choose from, so many opinions. It’s confusing! And when it comes to choosing the right nailer, there are many things to take into account. For example, do you go for a finishing nailer, or a brad nailer? A 15 gauge or a 16
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So your new plywood sheets are too warped for use. Well, plywood can warp if humidity in your work shop is too high or a little moisture gets into it via those voids. Plus, what makes warping even worse is heat from lights and other heating elements in your shop, leading to the wood expanding
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It’s important to fix and fill up any cracks, holes, dents, or other damage to wood before painting it. But now that you’ve painted your woodwork piece you notice you have a problem. It appears as though that wood filler is very visible even after you painted over it. However, all is not lost. Fixing
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When it comes to making furniture, the choice between Poplar and Pine seems a no-brainer. Pine is generally more expensive, so it must be better, right? Well, the answer isn’t so straight forward when it comes to Poplar Wood vs Pine. Despite being classed as a hardwood, Poplar is in fact easier to work with
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