Plywood chair mats are more durable than plastic mats. Plastic mats crack and curl over time. Glass mats last longer but cost more and are harder to live with. A plywood mat stays flat and handles repeated use better. That is why plywood is used here. A chair mat can be made from plywood instead … Read more
A jon boat is one of the few boats that actually makes sense to build at home. Itâs simple by designâflat bottom. Straight sides. Mostly plywood. No curves you have to fight with and no special boat tools youâll never use again. When people hear the word boatbuilding, they usually imagine something complicatedâsteam bending. Fancy … Read more
Wood cleaning products are one of those things people donât think much aboutâuntil something goes wrong. A hardwood floor turns cloudy. A dining table feels sticky no matter how often itâs wiped. Cabinets begin to show fingerprints immediately after cleaning. Thatâs usually not dirt.Itâs the cleaner. Wood doesnât respond well to aggressive treatment. It never … Read more
Board and batten is a wall and siding style that uses wide vertical boards as the base surface and narrow strips called battens to cover the seams between them. Originally developed as exterior barn siding, board and batten is now commonly used for interior feature walls and modern farmhouse exteriors. When you look around at … Read more
Laminate flooring is a top choice for homeowners who want the look of hardwood without the high cost or difficult maintenance. But one major weakness separates laminate from solid wood: moisture. Water is the #1 threat to laminate flooring, and once moisture reaches the core, the flooring can swell, buckle, or permanently deform. This is … Read more