Average home ownership today is a mere eight years. That’s up, as in the decade from 2000 to 2009, it was only four years. According to the US Census Bureau, only 37 percent of homeowners have lived in their homes for over ten years. One of the leading causes of short home ownership is the … Read more
Installing garage wall cabinets is a great way to free up floor space, create extra storage, and boost the aesthetics of your garage. In some states, having a finished garage (complete with wall cabinets) can even increase the value of your property. According to Harvard Homes, a finished garage can add as much as $10,000 … Read more
Plywood is ideal for use in bathrooms because of its strength, moisture resistance, and adaptability for any residential construction project. Choosing the best plywood for bathrooms depends on what you’re building, how strong you need the surface to be, and the finish you’d like to achieve. You can use plywood to build a bathroom vanity, … Read more
Plywood is a term used to describe all types of wood for residential construction projects, but, despite the different types available, it’s not the same as chipboard. Both chipboard and plywood use different materials and undergo a variable construction process. This impacts the core density, loadbearing capacity, appearance, moisture resistance, and overall finish. Choosing the … Read more
An experienced woodworker may know everything there is to know about the types of wood they work with, while still being totally ignorant about other materials that might be used in conjunction with them. One category of materials that most woodworkers know little about is upholstery materials. Yet one doesn’t have to build too many … Read more