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Super Simple DIY Self-Watering Garden Techniques With Terracotta Clay Pots Are you tired of constantly monitoring and watering your garden or planters? Or maybe you’re like me and habitually overwater or underwater every plant you come in contact with (just because you grew up on a farm doesn’t mean you inherited that green thumb, and …
I love saving money by building my own unique furniture. Take media cabinets, for example. I’ve built several for clients in the past, but I’ve also made two for my home. This is an amazingly easy DIY Cabinet to start your building portfolio. Media cabinets are essential furniture for any living room, family room, or …
I love using PVC boards and trim for finishing work. Not only is the material easy to work with, but it also lasts way longer than wood trim because it’s waterproof and far more durable. I constantly pin them in place with brad nails for extra security, but gluing them is just fine. I’ll teach …
I love composite decking. It’s easy to work with, comes in many beautiful colors, and lasts longer than your standard lumber decking. Yes, it can cost more in the long run, but it’s worth every penny, especially when the deck stairs match. If you’re looking to build porch steps for composite decking, you have come …
Cutting your basswood during any wood project is a common task. People cut it in different ways. Some prefer to cut it by hand. But that’s the difficulty level. Is cutting basswood by hand difficult? Place basswood planks or blocks on your wood carving bench. Secure them with bench dogs. See the direction of the …
Alder is not the only hardwood in the world! But trying to find a similar type of wood can be difficult. This is because of the characteristics it has. What wood is similar to alder? There are 5 wood types that are almost like alder. They can be used for carving if you don’t want …
You might be tired of trying different woods for your fireplace. And recently, you’ve got a suggestion about redwood. Still, it’s confusing to take a decision without knowing everything about it You are now curious about is redwood good firewood? No redwood isn’t good firewood. It is because of their poor burning quality, less density, …
Coming from the same tree, Aspen and Poplar woods have different characteristics. So to choose one, you should learn about all their characteristics. So, how can you choose from Aspen vs Poplar wood? Well, to start, Aspen is a type of softwood or lightwood. Where Poplar woods are hardwoods. Aspen woods can last twice as …
Ash wood is a very popular wood used for various purposes. Like many other planks of wood, ash wood also needs finishing. The finishing helps to get the best from the wood. Many types of finishing are available in the market. But which is the best finish for ash wood? Water based finish is best …
