Richard Matthew

Richard Matthew

I am a passionate woodworker with hands-on experience, dedicated to sharing valuable woodworking tips and insights to inspire and assist fellow craft enthusiasts.

Prefinished Hardwood floors: What Homeowners Must Know

Prefinished Hardwood floors: What Homeowners Must Know

So, just a couple of months ago, my sister was selecting flooring for her new home and became overwhelmed by the options. Finally, weeks later — after research and contractor conversations — we settled on prefinished hardwood flooring instead. She’s never once…

Why Fatwood Is the Ultimate Fire Starter

Fatwood

If you’ve ever attempted to light a fire using wet wood, you understand the frustration it can cause. Wet newspaper fails. Cardboard smokes. Chemical starters smell bad. That’s where fatwood changes everything. But fatwood is frequently known as nature’s perfect kindling. It…

Why Accoya Wood Is Worth Every Penny

Why Accoya Wood Is Worth Every Penny

If you’ve ever worked with regular wood then you are familiar with the common issues. It swells in rain. It shrinks in summer heat. Paint peels. Termites attack. Rot slowly sets in. Accoya wood was developed specifically to overcome these challenges. They’re…