Remove Double Sided Tape from Wood

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Natural wood products are beautiful. Who doesn’t like the warmth and intrigue of how the wood’s grain appears, whether straight, swirly or burls. Contrasting grain has a visual appeal that doesn’t show up in other materials. But that beautiful piece of wood can easily become damaged by the wrong adhesive. People use various adhesive products, … Read more

Acoustic Underlayment

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Anyone who has ever lived in an apartment with an upstairs neighbor understands how annoying it can be when they walk across the room, especially if that neighbor is a little heavy-footed in the way they walk. There’s not much that can be done about this when living in an apartment, but there’s no reason … Read more

Safe Wood Cleaning Products

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One thing we tend not to think about, when building wood projects, is keeping them clean. The finishes we apply provide a luxurious appearance, which we expect to stay forever. Yet as people use the things we’ve created, oils come off their skin onto the surface. Dirt mixes with this oil, forming a relatively solid … Read more

How to Build Fish House

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Fishing is a popular pastime for those looking to get away from it all. A day spent on the lake or river, getting the line wet and hopefully catching dinner is a great way to relax, commune with nature, and clear one’s head from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Some people are so … Read more

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Plywood Off-Gassing: Duration, Risks & How to Reduce It

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Some people complain about the smell of plywood or of new construction where plywood has been used. This smell is part of a process called ā€œoff-gassingā€ and is common not only to plywood, but to a number of other materials as well. Even latex paint will offgas for as much as six months. Although off-gassing … Read more