Log lessons you can use at the lumberyard
Pick your wood quicker with less sorting, stacking, squinting, or straining.
Making Nice with Knots
Knots need not be a nuisance. Featured judiciously, they become a striking focal point in your project.
MDF goes on a diet
The smooth, dead-flat faces and void-free interior of medium-density fiberboard (MDF) make it ideal for jigs, as a substrate under veneer or laminate, and for building utility cabinets.
Where to Find Salvageable Lumber
If you’ve only shopped for wood in the lumber aisle, you might think second-hand sources are scarce. But once you know where to look, you’ll see viable lumber all around you. Consider these sources.
Reclaimed Lumber
Trees aren’t the only game in town when it comes to lumber sources. Give old wood a second look for your next project.
Hidden Gems at the Home Center
Look beyond the 2x4s and plumbing fixtures to find the woodworking supplies you want and need.
