Yew Trees Explained: Small, Strong, and Full of Secrets
Sam Wood Worker
Have you ever seen a dark green bush or tree growing happily even in the deep shade of a garden? That is probably a yew tree. Yew trees belong to…
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Araucaria Trees: A Simple Guide to These Iconic Evergreens
Have you ever wandered through a garden and spotted a tree that appears as though it’s from dinosaur times? That is the Araucaria tree. It’s like a “living fossil” because it has…
Redwood Trees: The Incredible Story behind the Tallest Trees
If you ever stand under a redwood tree, you feel something special. You look up, your neck goes back, your mouth opens a little, and suddenly the world becomes quiet.…
Larch Wood: Properties, Uses, Pros, Cons & Expert Tips
As you begin to look up wood for outdoor projects, siding, decking and even furniture Larch wood will keep making its way back into your view. And there is good reason for…
Mopane Wood: Uses, Pro’s, Con’s, Comparison
If you’ve spent any time exploring exotic hardwoods, whether for woodworking, furniture-making, outside structures or even higher end firewood, you’ve likely heard of Mopane wood. Mopane is renowned for it’s incredible…
Elm Wood for Furniture: Pros, Cons and Real Uses
Let me be honest with you from the start. When people think about solid wood furniture, they usually say oak, walnut, or teak. Nobody really talks about elm first. But…
Spruce Wood: Properties, Uses, Pros, Cons, Complete Guide
It is one of the most widely used softwoods in the world. Whether it’s a house frame, a musical instrument, something as small or even an unassuming cardboard box — spruce is…
Fir Wood: Characteristics, Uses, Care, Comparison
Fir wood looks very simple when you first see it — light in color, straight lines in the grain, and nothing fancy. But when you learn more about it, you…
Bloodwood – Pros & Cons, Comparison with Padauk
If you’ve ever seen a wooden piece of furniture and thought it was beautiful because of the rich, natural red that looked almost polished by fire, but not quite – you’ve…
Boxwood Uncovered: Properties, Uses, Pros & Cons
Boxwood is one of the densest, finest-grained hardwoods you will ever hold in your hand, and most people walk right past it at the lumber yard without a second look.…