Build a Wood Playhouse as the Ultimate Holiday Gift for Your Kids
Are you trying to think of a unique and memorable gift that you can make for your children for the holidays? If so, why not put your wood working skills to use by building them a wood playhouse? The following are a few brief tips to help you build...
Understand Rift in White Oak
White oak is a popular option in woodworking due to its strength and appearance. It is a light to dark brown wood that often has hints of yellow or pink, along with straight grains and a coarse texture. It’s available in several different cuts, two of the more popular...
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:...
Get Your Crown Molding Right With These Tips
If you’re looking to add some additional architectural interest to the walls in your home, then you consider installing crown molding. Crown molding is a great way to not only add visual interest, but also a touch of elegance and sophistication to your interior design. The following are a...
Make Your Kid's Childhood Magical by Building a Playhouse in Your Yard
Do you want to do something special for your kid? If so, why not build him or her a playhouse in your yard? Having their own playhouse will certainly make their childhood a memorable one! The following are a few tips for building a playhouse in your backyard: Rustic...
Methods to Help With Your Mortise and Tenon Joints
If you plan on making high quality woodwork of any kind – especially furniture – then you’ll want to master the mortise and tenon joint, which is one of strongest joints that you can make. This is because mortise and tenon joints fit one piece of wood into another,...
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...
Learn What Finish is Right for the Job
Trying to choose the right finish is often a lot more difficult than it might seem. There are a lot of different finishes to consider, some of which are more appropriate for some jobs than others. The following is a rundown of the different types of finishes that you...
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...