239 articles on "wood"

Why Hardwood Flooring Is Still A Good Investment

Why Hardwood Flooring Is Still A Good Investment by: S.A. Smith 1) Hardwood flooring has a timeless air of quality Hardwood floors have decorated some of the most exclusive mansions and estates in history and still exudes a feeling of permanence...

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Resurfacing an old Concrete Patio

Resurfacing an old Concrete Patio by: Malcolm Kay A porch or patio can be one of the most useful exterior areas of your home if its covered with an attractive surface material, cleared of all excess junk and with a little thought given to landsc...

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How To Make a Headboard

How To Make a Headboard by: Olivia Filipetto What You'll Need Tape Measure Paper for Pattern Plywood, Saw, and Sandpaper Upholstery foam and Batting Muslin or sheeting Decorative Fabric Electric Drill, screws, and staple gun Cordin...

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Choosing Project Wood

GeneralLumber is available in 2 main categories, hardwood and softwood. Quite simply, hardwood is harvested from any deciduous (leaf bearing) tree. While softwood is from coniferous or needle producing trees. However a wood worker also needs to decid...

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Caring for your Wood Furniture

Caring for your Wood Furniture by: Batsheva Vaknin There is nothing like wood furniture to add elegance and beauty to a home. Whether it is a thick, all-natural butchers block table, an Art Deco wooden dresser, a simple mahogany dining room tabl...

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Window Shutters on a Budget

Window Shutters on a Budget by: Sarah Wright While there is great value in installing custom-made interior wood window shutters, sometimes they are still too expensive for certain applications. Some alternatives – including poly or vinyl shutt...

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The Right Grill for your Barbecue

The Right Grill for your Barbecue by: Jerry Powell Barbecue is a mix of talents. There is the choice of meat (or in some cases vegetables), the creation and choice of sauce, and of course the flame. Once the components are gathered together, the...

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Open Fires - Some Safety Tips

Open fires are one of oldest ways of heating a home. There's something very primal and instinctive about an open fire. The gentle sound of the flames lapping and the flickering of the flames are very soothing. Log fires are pretty good for the e...

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Choose Laminate Wood Flooring in Calgary, Canada

The types of laminate wood floor Calgary businesses are selling today is tough and long -lasting. It is created with special coatings to resist moisture and to repel harmful UV light rays, so the flooring remains in new condition despite wear, tear a...

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The Perfect Fit In A Baseball Bat

There are three major parameters to consider when fitting a bat to a ballplayer. Height and weight are the first parameters to consider. A little leaguer cannot march up to the plate with a Ruthian 42-inch wooden club, but he needs more than a toothp...

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