If you’re thinking of cutting down that old apple tree in your backyard and using the wood, you need to consider that the wood needs to dry out. Curing apple wood would make it suitable for you to use as you please, but how long would you have to wait until then? Apple wood takes anywhere from 3 months to …
Hardwood floors can get visibly dirty fast, especially if you have a busy household. Understanding what causes your floors to get so filthy can be helpful in keeping your hardwood floors cleaner and for longer periods. Reasons your hardwood floors are always dirty include cleaning product build-up, heavy foot traffic, pets, or poor air filtration. Sunlight, tracking in ice and …
Pressure-treated wood that becomes warped is every carpenter’s nightmare. Warped wood can mess up measurements and ruin the wooden structure you build. So, is straightening warped pressure-treated wood possible, or does it go to waste? Straightening warped pressure treated wood is possible through the heat and moisture technique. Applying pressure on wood or placing it in sunlight can also work. …
Wood paneling is a great addition to any home and can enhance your interior decor. However, old wood paneling can become faded and outdated, and you may wish to replace it. When replacing wood paneling, it’s helpful to know whether there’s drywall behind it. Most wood paneling has drywall behind it, especially in modern homes. Some older homes won’t have …
Many people think they can save some money by making the ductwork for their HVAC system out of wood. This thought is valid since wood is cheaper than aluminum and stainless steel, the most commonly used materials for ductwork. However, before going that route, you must know some crucial facts about wood. You can’t make ductwork out of wood for …
Power washing and sanding are two preparatory processes necessary for smoothing wood surfaces before refinishing them. The one you choose depends on the condition of the surface you’re working with. Sometimes, you may need to both sand and power wash the material for the best results. You can power wash instead of sanding a surface if the material can withstand …