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  Wood Furniture Dents

  Fix a dent in wood furniture (not to be confused with gouges, which are indentations in which some of the wood grain is torn out) by placing a drop of water in the depression, covering the spot...

  • Posted July 9, 2014
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  Wood Cutting Tips and Tricks

  We’re here at the international homeowner cross-grain saw competition —  spanning the globe to bring you the constant variety of sports and wood working. The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat (as in when you...

  • Posted June 10, 2014
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  Firewood Shopping

  Not all firewood is created alike. The right wood can make for a safe, clean and efficient fire. Mixed hardwoods burn longer and cleaner with less creosote buildup in the chimney than do softer woods. Oak, hard...

  • Posted June 10, 2014
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  Laminate Wood Flooring

  Tap dancer Bill Robinson, “Mister Bojangles,” was born in 1878. To him, a good floor was everything. Same goes for homeowners. That’s why manufacturers constantly blend high-tech durability and value with the look and feel of Mother...

  • Posted June 10, 2014
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  Firewood Basics

  Did you know that heat from firewood is energy from the sun? And that all firewood contains water? Today we’ll amaze you with these and other facts as we answer burning questions about firewood. Through photosynthesis trees...

  • Posted May 24, 2014
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  Dont Split Your Wood

  It happens to everyone who has ever driven a nail into wood; you drive it too close to the end — and crack, the wood splits! Learn how to prevent splitting with just a little upside-down hitting....

  • Posted May 11, 2014
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  Door Casing Cut-Ups

  Planning to put in ceramic tile or a new wood floor? You might have to shorten the door casing so the new tile or flooring can slide in beneath it. What’s the easiest way to get this...

  • Posted May 11, 2014
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  Save Money, Revitalize Your Wood Floors!

  Wood floors might need only polishing or, at most, sanding-down and sealing with a polyurethane or tung oil for a brand-new look. If your wood floors are in such poor condition that they can’t be revived by...

  • Posted May 9, 2014
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  Repairing and Replacing Old Wood Shingles

  If you’ve got a wood shingle that is broken and torn, remove and repair it before the next storm. First pull out the damaged shingle. If it won’t slide out, split it with a hammer and chisel...

  • Posted April 21, 2014
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  Choosing the Proper Hand Saw For the Job

  In addition to making the job easier, using the proper hand saw will make for a better finished product, and will often contribute to job safety. The size and accuracy of a cut is determined by the number of the saw’s teeth, also...

  • Posted April 19, 2014
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