Is Softwood Good for Making Furniture?

softwood furniture

Softwood can be confusing. Will it work for furniture? In this article, we share some of the insider secrets. Not all softwood plays by the same set of rules. Being informed ensures that you have the best experience when crafting furniture.  You can use softwood for furniture. Pine, cedar, and fir are all common options. Softwoods provide several advantages, including …

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How to Build a DIY Kids Bookshelf (Homework Station)

DIY Kids Bookshelf for Homework

I was compensated by Worx Tools for this post. All opinions are my own. A lot of the kids nowadays are learning remotely from home due to pandemic, which means they have their books and homework at home. It doesn’t take much to have their homework and textbooks all over the house. To solve this problem I’ve built a simple …

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Why Do 2x4s Have Rounded Edges? (Solved!)

Why do 2x4 have rounded edges

For some woodworkers, rounded edges, also known as a radius edge, may seem like an inconvenience, seeing how a sharp edge may be required anyway for the task they’re looking to accomplish. There are many reasons for your 2×4 to have rounded edges, which are mainly also its benefits. 2×4 have rounded edges as it’s very beneficial to the wood …

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How to Build and Install a Custom DIY Stair Railing

DIY Custom Staircase Railing

If you have an old staircase railing that needs to be replaced or updated, I’ve made a tutorial on how to build and install custom DIY stair railing for your house. Depending on the type and size of your house, your stair configuration might be different than what’s in this tutorial, but the concept of building the stair railing would …

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Is Woodworking Hard to Learn? (Explained!)

Is woodworking hard to learn

Woodworking is a rewarding hobby and a career. However, many believe it’s too difficult to become a proficient woodworker or that you need some special abilities. So is woodworking hard to learn? When starting a new hobby, remember – you’re a beginner. Focus on learning the craft, not being an expert on your first day. Woodworking isn’t hard to learn, but it takes hard work to …

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How to Make a DIY Mason Jar Organizer for Bathroom

DIY mason jar organizer

If you have extra mason jars in your kitchen that you were thinking of throwing away, you might want to see how other people repurposed them for other uses. There are so many creative ways you could use them in your kitchen, bathroom, or around the house. You could use these jars for organizing small items or use them for …

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