The Deck Industry is Expected to Grow in 2015
Some good news for deck builders worried about the state of the industry in the upcoming year – it looks like the deck building industry will experience solid growth throughout 2015. Contemporary Deck via Houzz The DeckExpo was recently held in October of this year, where many of the attendees...
How Sawing Techniques Affect Wood Grain
If you are just getting started out on doing a little bit of woodwork, then one thing you should keep in mind is that the way the wood is cut will affect the grain. The following are a few sawing techniques and how they will affect your wood’s grain:...
Simple Ways to Get Water Stains Out of Your Wood Projects
Nothing is more cringe-worthy than watching a glass or mug removed from one of your wood projects that you worked so hard on, only to leave behind a water stain. Fortunately, water stains are relatively easy to remove. The following are a few tips for removing water stains from...
Don't Toss That Scrap Wood! It Can Help You Drill Better Holes
If you’ve ever worked with wood before, then odds are you’ve ended up with some scrap wood towards the end of your project. Most people will simply toss those scrap pieces of wood away. However, if you work with wood on a regular basis, or even on a semi-regular...
Tips for Using Dowels in Joinery
To strengthen boards that have been joined using glue you should use dowels. Dowels are a great way to strengthen glued joints by keeping things together through the use of small pegs. The following are a few steps for creating dowel joints: Align your boards – Clamp the boards...
Make Your Own Workbench
If you enjoy woodworking, then you’re going to want a workbench to work on. Why not combine your joy for woodworking with your need for a workbench by building your very own workbench? The following are a few tips to help you do just that: Remember that a workbench...
Tips for Using Wood Glue in Joinery
One of the simplest methods of joinery is to glue boards together. While this may not seem like a process that needs much thought, it’s important to realize that there’s no real turning back once the glue has set, which means doing it properly is obviously quite important. The...
Fun Ways to Use Natural Lumber in Your Home
Natural materials are trending among homeowners this year, which means that you should consider leaving lumber in its natural state when putting it to use in your home. The following are a few ways that you can use natural wood: Accent wall – Covering up an entire wall with natural...
Add a Pond to Your Deck
There are a lot of ways you can spruce up your backyard area. Building a deck is an excellent way to provide you with some space suitable for enjoying the outdoors, while a pond is a feature that will certainly add tranquility and beauty to your yard. If you...
Construction Salaries Are Going Up
Even after the recession ended and the economy began to recover, wages have risen very unevenly across all industries – something that isn’t very common. Over the course of history, the recovery of an economy would usually lead to more uniform pay raises. Fortunately, wages are beginning to rise...