As you get more and more into the hobby of woodworking, you’ll find that you’ll start building up quite a supply of extra and scrap wood. You can briefly get away with leaning it up in a corner in a semi-organized jumble, but the more of it you gather, the more you’ll want to have … Read more
If you’ve done any level of woodworking, you’ve almost definitely heard the tip, “measure twice, cut once.” The importance of this philosophy cannot be understated—the biggest mistakes made during projects are often caused by inaccurate or flat-out wrong measurements. With this in mind, here are some tips from a lumber yard in Houston to help … Read more
Woodworking is a great hobby that helps people develop their creativity and a sense of artistry while learning new, valuable, practical life skills. But did you know that it can also be good for your health? If you’re like most people, chances are you use your woodworking hobby and regular trips to a local lumber … Read more
Woodworking is most commonly considered an activity that refreshes the body and soul—something we do that takes us away from the stresses and work of our everyday lives. It’s a simple pastime for many, something people do when they have down time and want to spend a few hours creating something. However, true craftsmanship in … Read more
Woodworking is a lifelong hobby in which you’ll likely progress a great deal through the decades. If you’re interested in taking the hobby a bit more seriously, it’s important that you constantly work toward increasing your education, skills and training. With this in mind, here’s some information from a lumber yard in Houston that all … Read more
Picking the right kind of wood for your next woodworking project can be a bit difficult, especially if you are a beginner and don’t understand much about the various types of wood you can choose from. For example, do you choose a hardwood (wood coming from deciduous trees) or a softwood (wood coming from coniferous … Read more
Wood can be used for a variety of projects in and around your home, including gazebos, decks and canopies. These structures can last for years when they are constructed properly and built with durable lumber. In order to withstand extreme weather, temperature fluctuations and insect infestation, some softwood lumber is pressure treated to be resistant … Read more
One of the main appeals of exotic woods is that they tend to have unique colors we cannot find in more common woods such as ash, pine, aspen or maple. Many woodworkers are drawn to these types of woods in hopes of creating colorful projects that will last for years to come. However, it is … Read more
When it comes to any furniture or other woodworking project, picking the wood you will use is the most difficult part. Where some woods are dense and tough as nails, others are light and easy to shape and cut. Depending on what you are building, there are distinct advantages to each end of the spectrum … Read more
The warmer months may still be a little ways away, but the time is right to brainstorm all the household maintenance and projects you will need to do once the season changes. This includes using wood to create and repair outdoor things that add to your yard’s aesthetics or your home’s function. Because it’s a … Read more