Woodworking

A pencil is an indispensable tool in carpentry for making key markings as well as sketching designs. But the constant blunting and need to sharpen a traditional pencil after short…

Often times, new homeowners can be intimidated by DIY renovations because of the labor and time it takes to invest in most projects. Refinishing your kitchen cabinets, for example, can be…

Liming is a traditional wood finishing technique that was once commonly used on floorboards, furniture, and beams. It enhances the wood’s natural grain with a white tint, giving it a…

People rarely just wake up and decide to paint a wooden project. A good paint job is always carefully planned and scheduled. But the weather sometimes has a wicked sense of…

When buying wood for outdoor furniture, you often hear talks of waterproofing or sealing the wood to protect it from the elements. Although wood can certainly be left untreated, there…

Acrylic paint is a fast-drying and non-toxic paint that is super popular among artists and students alike. Thanks to its water-based formula, it is so easy to use and simple…

Although pyrography has been around as an art form for centuries, people are always finding new ways to utilize it to create custom artwork. Pyrography, literally translated to “writing with…

If you have a wooden piece that needs fixing, you may be wondering what type of wood filler is best for the job. Wood fillers are designed to fill cracks…

Manufactured wood is becoming increasingly popular in today’s marketplace. Whether shopping for wood panels or finished wood products, the probability of stumbling upon manufactured wood options is higher than solid…

Staining is the most delightful stage of woodworking. Not only does it give your old and faded or completely bare surface a brand new look, but it also protects it…