The term “plywood” applies only to solid plywood – an engineered wood product made of wood veneers glued together with the wood in cross-grain texture, perpendicular to the adjacent layers of suitable material. That plywood still exists, but the term can be applied to any engineered wood product sold in sheets today. This includes such … Read more
Shadow boxes are a specialized form of frame, most commonly used for framing three dimensional objects so that they can be hung on the wall. Whether that’s the ribbons and medals won during military service, a signed team jersey from one’s favorite athlete, a flag presented at a military funeral or dollhouse or house miniatures … Read more
When a home’s subflooring becomes rotted due to a roofing or plumbing leak, the entire subflooring must be removed and replaced. This is a safety issue, so it should not be left for another day. By the time the homeowner notices it, the complete subfloor removal and the subfloor repair or replacement costs a cost, … Read more
Truck bed liner, aka “Rhino Liner” was a great invention of 1988. A solid elastoplast polyurethane material,has protected the rear and beds of thousands of trucks since it hit the market. Today, we have many imitations on the market, some with a similar chemical makeup and others which are quite different, including at least one … Read more
MDO and HDO Plywood Medium-density overlay (MDO) and High-Density Overlay (HDO) Plywood (also called signboard) are engineered wood panels originally designed for sign makers. However, they are gaining popularity for other purposes. Cabinetmakers are beginning to see and use the engineered woods’ value. They are also excellent products for jigs and cement forms. Surfaces MDO … Read more