Cocobolo is one of the more beautiful woods there is. Native to Central America, the wood of the cocobolo tree is one of the most variegated, with colors ranging from yellows, through oranges and reds to a wide range of browns. Streaks of black and purple can even appear in it. The sapwood tends to … Read more
Wood and concrete may not seem like two materials that can go together; but they actually do. Concrete is poured into a wood mold, called a “form,” it can have wood expansion joints in it, and it’s not uncommon to find wood embedded into it, either in the form of fence posts or roof support … Read more
Using wood in cooking is nothing new. We use wood to provide heat for cooking, as well as using wood inside the oven or over the fire at times. Wood skewers and their shorter cousin, the toothpick have long been used to hold food together; not just for horderves, but also in the oven and … Read more
Padauk is a beautiful wood with strong reddish hues. Cut from the tree bearing the same name, the wood starts out a bright red, darkening to a reddish-brown, almost purple color over time. This color change can be slowed somewhat by the application of finishes which have been developed to protect the wood from ultraviolet … Read more
Cabinets are an integral part of any home. At one time, cabinets were built in place, often custom made to match the home. Those cabinets would include hutches, corner hutches and glass-fronted cabinets to show off dishes and glassware. Today’s cabinets may not be as elegant or complicated as those and are not usually installed … Read more