When I first started woodworking, plywood was just the budget-friendly go-to for garage shelves or workshop benches. But as I began taking on more serious furniture projects, I kept hearing about something called ApplePly. At first, I thought it was just another plywood brand – maybe made from applewood? Turns out, that’s not the case. … Read more
So, I was halfway through building a couple of floating shelves when I stopped, looked at the plywood I was using, and thought — “Ugh. This just looks like plywood.” Not exactly the rich, oak look I had pictured in my head. Instead of scrapping the project or shelling out for hardwood, I started playing … Read more
If you’ve built a cabinet, made a custom shelf, or even just looked closely at modern store furniture, you’ve probably already seen birch plywood in action. It’s not flashy, but it’s one of those materials that quietly does its job—and does it well. Whether you’re working with Baltic Birch or ApplePly, this stuff has earned … Read more
If you’ve ever built a cabinet or refinished a piece of furniture, you know how picky we can get about plywood. Some sheets splinter like crazy. Others just don’t take stain well. But Alder plywood? It’s one of those hidden gems that delivers a clean look and is easy to work with. I started using … Read more
Want to give your walls a fresh, custom look without blowing a paycheck? Plywood wall paneling might be your new best friend. It’s cheap, pretty easy, and, honestly, way more fun than you’d think. You don’t need to be a pro to get a great result. I know this because I went into the project … Read more