How Long to Let Wood Glue Dry Before Sanding

Quality joinery is the defining mark of the experienced woodworker. We start learning joinery with the first project we make, putting two pieces of wood together, and spend the rest of our woodworking career improving upon that. There are so many different types of joints to make, many of which require some actual practice to … Read more

Porch Ceiling

porch ceiling

Buying a home is one of the biggest financial goals of many couples. There’s something special about owning your own home and fixing it up the way you want, reflecting your personality. While there is always work that we do to our homes because it is necessary, that’s not the work we enjoy doing. What … Read more

Cleaning Old Hardwood Floors

old hardwood floor

One of the joys of buying an older home is the attention to detail put into those homes when they are built, especially the woodwork. Ornate architectural trim, multi-paneled solid wood interior doors, real brass hardware and hardwood floors are all part of the charm of these older homes and the reason why some people … Read more

Iron and Wood Gates

iron, wood, gates

When it comes to fences and gates, we have two basic options open to us; wood and metal. Oh, there’s vinyl as well, but that’s actually just a replacement for wood; one that really isn’t any cheaper and doesn’t last longer either. With metal, we’re either talking about wrought iron, which is really welded steel … Read more

Plain Wood Baseball Bats

wooden, baseball bat

The game of baseball is an American tradition, often referred to as America’s game. While the game itself has a much older history than the American version which became professional baseball, the baseball bat has a very clear history. Although there were no real regulations on the size and material of baseball bats in the … Read more

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