How to Choose the Perfect carpentry tool set
How to Choose the Perfect carpentry tool set Introduction Introduction: The right carpentry tool set can make a difference in your home improvement projects. There are different types of tools each has its own strengths and weaknesses. You need to...
How to Get Rid of Carpenter Bees Naturally
How to Get Rid of Carpenter Bees Naturally The Carpenter bee is an insect that nests in wood structures such as houses, barns, and sheds. The female carpenter bees construct their nest underground and lay several hundred eggs at a...
Detail Rabbet Plane
We may receive a commission when you use our affiliate links. However, this does not impact our recommendations. Tool: Detail Rabbet Plane Shop Now Manufacturer: Veritas MSRP: $72.50 Years ago, I bought my first rabbet plane, a Clifton 410, to...
How to Make Wood Signs Look Old
With the distressed look in, it’s super easy to DIY stylish, wooden home decor with an older, vintage look. Here is a quick guide for making wood signs look old. There are two main ways to make a wooden sign...
How to Seal Charred Wood
Do you have a piece of charred wood that you are wondering if you can seal or not? Are you wanting to know the steps of how to seal charred wood, but not sure where to start? This article can...
Top 8 Best Wood for Pergola Posts and Slats
A pergola expands your outdoor space and increases the time you can spend outside relaxing or entertaining friends. Pergolas come in different types and sizes. Choosing wood pergola is a great idea because it’s sturdy, and you can stain or...
Spruce vs Pine vs Fir Lumber: Which is better
When walking into a lumber store, you may have been overwhelmed by the number of options offered. Terms like softwood, hardwood, and grain may have been thrown around, as well as dozens of tree names. After some thought, you’ve decided...
How to Make Biscuit Joints Without a Jointer
How you decide to circumvent using a jointer depends on what you’re building, but there are several alternatives to purchasing an expensive jointer to make biscuit joints. To make a biscuit joint without a jointer, slots need to be cut...
Lie Nielsen vs Veritas: Which Should You Choose
Woodworking is a fun and useful hobby! The right building starts with the right tools, however, so choosing where you get your instruments can be a difficult choice! Both the Lie Nielsen and Veritas manufacturers make high-quality products that are...
How to Get Paint Out of Hair: 11 Different Ways
While you dread having paint stuck on your hands or skin, it is sometimes inevitable not to get some on your hair while painting. Getting paint out of hair can be simple but more stressful. After all, no one wants...
Popping the Grain on Quarter Sawn Oak
Authentic wood pieces can be the perfect addition to your home, backyard, or even office. Quarter sawn oak is absolutely gorgeous, especially when you can see the authenticity of the wood. For those of you who love the look of...
How to Properly Thin Shellac for Wood furniture
While working with wood, you may want to put a finish on it. However, you’ve realized that many finishes are expensive, time-consuming, or difficult to apply to wood, so wouldn’t it be good if there was a finish that was...
37 DIY Woodworking Gifts for Mom
There’s no denying that mothers are special people. They always have time for us, no matter how busy they are, and they’re always there to give us a warm hug and support when we need it. So what better way...
How to Flatten an End Grain Cutting Board
So you’ve just finished putting together your end grain cutting board, but it’s not quite ready to use. It rocks around when you set it on the table and won’t hold still. How do you get it to stay flat?...
Protecting Tools from Kids
We may receive a commission when you use our affiliate links. However, this does not impact our recommendations. Sometimes a little talking-to (and video surveillance) is all it takes. I have noticed three things about tools and kids. Kids can...