While walking through a newly built neighborhood last year, when I saw something that caught my eye. Some houses had vinyl siding that was designed to look just like actual cedar wood. The texture, the grain, even the shadows felt natural.…
Brick siding offers a durable, classic appearance for your home that will never go out of style. From old family houses that were built decades back to uprooted new homes today, brick is a material that has been shown time…
When I made my first project from freshly cut wood, I felt proud. The joints were tight, everything looked straight and smooth. But some months in, things began to go wrong. Boards twisted, gapes were formed and the project was starting to fall…
A small repair can turn into a big headache if you use the wrong product. Many people think spackle and wood filler are the same because they both fill holes and cracks. They look similar in the container, spread with…
Sycamore trees are some of the largest and most noticeable trees in the United States. They often grow near rivers and streams, where they stand tall with thick trunks, peeling bark, and wide leafy crowns that move gently in the…
Latex paint is the most commonly and widely used to paint homes. It applies evenly and thinly, dries quickly, and is easy to wash with soap and water. Latex paint is also popular thanks to reduced odor, the ability to safely use it…
Liquid wax is a thin, easy-to-apply paste consisting of natural waxes such as beeswax or carnauba combined with water or mild solvents. The mix becomes a smooth liquid that you can wipe on furniture, floors, and cars. Several liquid waxes are…
Hemlock trees are soft, gentle-looking evergreens that can be found in many of the forests of America. These trees, which belong to the Tsuga cenus, are distinctive in their silky needles, graceful form and preference for cool spaces where they’re relegated to…
A desk is usually just a place to work, but a cocobolo desk is much more. It is a striking piece that shows elegance, skill, and uniqueness. Made from one of the rarest hardwoods in the world, a cocobolo desk…
