Smoked meat is a favorite of many people. Thereās just something about the smoke flavoring that tickles the taste buds, making the meal more enjoyable. But thatās not where smoking began. The practice of smoking meat likely dates back to the days when people lived in caves. One of the oldest methods of food preservation. … Read more
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. Itās simple by designāflat bottom. Straight sides. Mostly plywood. No curves you have to fight with and no special boat tools youāll never use again. When people hear the word boatbuilding, they usually imagine something complicatedāsteam bending. Fancy … Read more
Wood cleaning products are one of those things people donāt think much aboutāuntil something goes wrong. A hardwood floor turns cloudy. A dining table feels sticky no matter how often itās wiped. Cabinets begin to show fingerprints immediately after cleaning. Thatās usually not dirt.Itās the cleaner. Wood doesnāt 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