What is a masonry bit, wood drill bit and forstner bit used for? Kayleen McCabe tells you how to select a drill bit for your next home improvement project an...
What is a masonry bit, wood drill bit and forstner bit used for? Kayleen McCabe tells you how to select a drill bit for your next home improvement project an...
A two-step process produces transparent wood that has a number of advantages over glass and plastics.
Learn how to prevent wood rot, how to treat wood rot when you find it and stop it from happening again.
It might surprise you to discover how much you can do with a wood pallet. See how you can transform this cast-off into various outdoor and indoor decorating accents for useful, beautiful pieces.
The wood is free...all you need is a little elbow grease and ingenuity.
This article summarizes some of the key tips for successful wood turning with a lathe. Learn the basics and get started with this guide.
Traditionally, when you speak of your own good fortune, you follow up with a quick knock on a piece of wood to keep your luck from going bad. More recently, simply saying the phrase “knock on wood”—or “touch wood” in the UK—has replaced actually knocking. Where’d all this come from?
Learn how to split wood with an ax, safely and efficiently, by following these six steps.
Chemcraft, a coating company, shows you how to sand white wood.
Epoxy is the perfect material to make permanent repairs of rotting window sills, door jambs and exterior molding that are difficult to remove and expensive
Naturally sensitive to moisture, wood shrinks when moisture is lost, which can result in warping and twisting. The amount of shrinkage depends on the wood species and also on the pattern of the year rings or growth rings.
Want to know how to make wood look old? If you work on a lot of woodworking projects, distressing wood is an important thing you should learn. Try it out!
You may think that printing on wood is something that can only be done in a factory, but to our surprise there's an awesome DIY way to do that. A photography blog called SLRcoaching.com has realised an informative step-by-step video tutorial that requires only a few items.
Whether you're new to Scouting or seasoned, it's no secret that Scouts love wood carving! Not only is it popular, it's a merit badge! You, as a leader, needs to be prepared to teach wood carving. In this article, you'll learn about carving wood safely, types of wood, best practices, basic cuts, and more.
We're exploring some of the different types of engineered wood products available on the market and what they should be used for.
Half of the success of your project depends on the wood you choose.
Wood pieces can enhance a home’s beauty and style so powerfully. The right wood, or wood stain, can make a huge difference in integrating wood into your space seamlessly and beautifully. If you’ve never stained a wood piece before, or if you’ve forgotten how to do it, this article will give you the basics. And the
Before screwing or nailing wood together, always take a minute to drill pilot holes. This guide will help simplify the job and keep your wood from cracking.