Carving Ebony Wood | An Easy to Follow Guide
Last updated on October 20th, 2022 at 09:48 pmWhen most people think of wood, they think of an easy-to-work softwood, but for those in the know, there is a big world of carving wood that most people do not understand. Carvers love the feel of ebony and love working with this wood. For this reason,…
Carving Dry Wood Guide | How It Compares To Wet Wood Carving
Last updated on October 21st, 2022 at 10:08 amCarving dry wood can differ significantly from carving green wood. If you are carving a project that will last a long time, carving dry wood is much better for your project because the fresh carving marks will fill in over time and become virtually invisible once the…
How to tell if Wood is Treated
Last updated on October 13th, 2022 at 02:18 pmYou may have heard that many of the materials we use in our homes are treated with chemicals. You may also have heard that these chemicals have unintended side effects, including harm to your health or the health of others. Let us find out how you can…
How to Protect Cedarwood | The Simple, Effective Ways
Last updated on October 13th, 2022 at 08:21 pmIt’s no secret that cedarwood is a durable and beautiful material. Whether you’re using it to build a fence or furniture, it’s important to take the necessary steps to protect your investment. This post will give you some simple, effective ways to protect cedarwood. Apply a coat…
How to Protect Pressure Treated Wood Underground
Last updated on October 14th, 2022 at 08:29 amI was recently asked How to protect pressure treated wood underground. Pressure treated wood is a great way to protect your wooded areas from plant roots and termites without the use of pesticides. It is also easy to handle and can be reused many times before the…
Alternatives To Pressure Treated Lumber For Raised Beds
Last updated on October 14th, 2022 at 09:05 amAlternatives to pressure-treated lumber for raised beds We have some interesting options for you. Each year, the typical homeowner becomes more familiar with the idea of building a raised bed. Maybe you built your first raised beds decades ago, but this year is different. You have decided…
Is Pressure Treated Wood Safe for Vegetable Gardens?
Last updated on October 11th, 2022 at 02:19 pmCan treated wood contaminate vegetable gardens? Pressure treated wood is wood treated with a chemical compound called creosote, a wood preservative blended with mineral oil. Creosote is clearly labelled on pressure-treated timber and can be found in home improvement stores. While some people are concerned about the…
Can you burn treated wood? | A Safety Guide
Last updated on October 12th, 2022 at 08:07 amCan you burn treated wood? You have probably heard that you cannot burn treated wood. This is not true. You can burn treated wood if you take the proper precautions and safety measures. Here are some things you should consider: You can burn treated wood, but it…
