Lumber Products

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Plywood 101

When durability and affordability are project priorities, consider plywood as the material of choice.

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How to Paint Pressure Treated Wood

Follow these steps for a long-lasting paint job.

High Humidity Care for Your Outdoor Wood

Is your outdoor wood split, rough, discolored and ugly?

Bundles of lumber.
Understanding Basic Types of Lumber

There are many varieties of lumber to chose from.

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5 Most Common Types of Wood Veneers

Veneers offers a wood look without the weight of solid wood.

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Hardwood Lumber: Uses for 5 Hardwoods

Match the right type of wood to the right project.

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4 Best Uses for Maple Lumber

Maple is a great option for many household projects.

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4 Types of Pine Lumber

Pine trees contain surprising variety.

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5 Best Uses for Fiberboard

Fiberboard makes use of wood fibers for a cost-effective material used in many household applications. The article that follows will share with you the best uses of fiberboard

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Best Uses for Cedar Lumber

This wood weathers very well and is very commonly used for outdoor projects.

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6 Particle Board Care Tips

Furniture, flooring, and even cabinets are made with particle board, but it requires gentle care in order to last.

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Redwood Lumber vs Douglas Fir Lumber

What you need to know before deciding whether to use redwood and douglas fir lumber.

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How to Repair Wood Veneer on Furniture

Broken, chipped, and cracked wood veneer can be repaired with the right tools and a little knowledge.

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Softwood Lumber: Uses for 5 Softwoods

Softwood lumber is timber from coniferous evergreen trees.

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Should You Use Pressure Treated Wood in Your Garden?

It really depends on the perspective of the gardener.

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5 Tips for Cutting Cedar Trees and Lumber

Cedar is a useful wood for burning or building fences, decks, household trim, cedar chests, and much more.

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7 Best Uses for a Particle Board

Particle board is a versatile product, here are just a few things you can use it for.

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How to Stain Red Oak Wood

Red oak is a gorgeous wood, accentuated by a good stain job. If you want the best results possible from your staining, follow a proven staining procedure such as the one you will find in this article.

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5 Tips for Painting Marine Plywood

To get the final layer of water-resistant protection on your marine plywood, you will need to paint it. Follow these tips for a clean job.

A raised-panel, interior door made with mahogany wood.
7 Uses for Mahogany Wood

If you’re considering any projects like these in the near future, mahogany should be your choice of wood.

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4 Tips for Cutting Hardboard

Hardboard is a durable, versatile material good for many DIY projects, so learn how to make clean cuts for professional results.

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Dimension Lumber

Dimension lumber, also known as dimensional lumber, is the common term for lumber cut to standard width.

A stack of pine lumber planks.
7 Tips for Painting and Staining Pine Lumber

Prepping them first will make for a better result.

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How to Laminate Veneer Countertops in 5 Steps

Create a new look with a top layer that brings a big update.

stone veneer
7 Steps to Installing a Stone Veneer Fireplace Surround

A veneer adds pizzazz without the weight of real stone.

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How to Stain Particle Board

Change the look of your particle board with just a little stain.

Three pieces of damaged particle board in a stack.
How to Repair Damaged Particle Board

Give it a try before you replace it.

Plywood.
What Is the Best Way to Glue Veneer to Plywood?

Use rubber cement or contact cement.

Refinishing Teak Wood

Teak wood is one of the most beautiful woods that is available in the market today.

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5 Tips for Cutting Melamine Board

Melamine is a cost-effective, easy-to-use building material that can actually be a challenge to cut without the right advice.

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How to Bend Basswood

Basswood can easily bend compared to some other types of wood.

How to Fasten a Trim Board to Concrete

A window without a trim board is a window that has no character.

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How to Cut Pine Lumber

Use the right tools and techniques for effective cuts.

How to Locate Your Wall Studs

There are several different methods of locating them.

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Scab Boards And Their Purpose

A scab board is a short piece of lumber.

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6 Advantages of Using OSB Sheathing

OSB sheathing is popular for its durability and light weight

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4 Best Uses for Radiata Pine

Radiata Pine is a considerably popular wood.

A man looks at birch plywood.
How to Cut Birch Plywood

Cutting birch plywood correctly provides more usable edges.

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How to Fix Scratches in Mahogany Furniture

Mahogany furniture is one of the most valuable items to be found in households due to the fact that mahogany wood is becoming a rare commodity.

How to Care for Treated Lumber

If it wasn't for the cost, everyone would use treated lumber. Many homeowners, craftsmen and deck builders want to use treated lumber in their products because it offers a lot of protection.

How to Repair Exterior Wall Studs

This article will discuss the best way to approach exterior wall studs that need repair.

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4 Tips For Cutting Treated Lumber

Pressure-treated lumber is treated with chemicals.

How to Glue Treated Lumber

Treated lumber is typically covered and injected with chemicals to preserve and protect the wood.