Cabinetry is the most obvious feature of most kitchens. That makes it the number one item to replace as part of a kitchen upgrade or remodel. Measuring and buying those new cabinets is obviously the first step in that process; but eventually the new cabinets arrive and the old ones need to be removed, making … Read more
Linden plywood is also known by the regional names of basswood and title. Various strains of the tree species grow throughout Europe, North America and parts of Asia. Basswood is the name most commonly used in the United States, while Europeans refer to the same wood as Linden and the name Title is used throughout … Read more
Beams and columns are an important part of any home’s structure. As architectural styles change, trending to larger open spaces and higher ceilings, with more complex roof designs, the need for beams becomes greater. But those beams don’t always look attractive, especially in areas of the home which were not originally finished, so the builder … Read more
The art of burning wood with electricity produces fragmented designs burnt into the surface of the wood. These designs are called “fractiles,” after the statistical principle of the same name. Without getting into complex descriptions of the mathematics behind the fractile, the basic idea is that each succeeding section is smaller than the previous. In … Read more
Birch plywood is one of the more popular hardwood plywood options available today. Generally sold as either “baltic birch” in Europe or “apple ply” in the United States, birch plywood is used extensively in the cabinetmaking industry and for furniture and architectural applications. While it is used more for furniture and cabinetmaking today, it first … Read more