Reading a lumber stamp is kind of like reading the ingredients label on the food you eat. There’s a lot of information – what’s in the product, which body certified it, and – if you know how to decipher the label – how you can use it. The…
Tune-up accuracy, safety, and up your miter saw game. By Mark Clement The ownership of a miter saw is nice. Reading the instructions is a pretty good idea too. However, there’s more to it than the manual and just eyeballing your cuts. While a…
By WIR Contributor Mark Clement Get your workshop set-up set up when it’s cold outside It’s One Half Set Up, One Half Clean Up. The rest is work. I have a little saying that goes something like this: Looking for a tool isn’t working. It’s…
Galvanized screws – Why do you need to care? The right screws equal long-lasting exterior wood projects. That’s why it’s important to know which screw makes the most sense for your particular project to keep it sturdy and secure long-term….
Working with wood is a labor of love and, sometimes, a livelihood for DIYers. There is an abundance of resources out there to help DIYers on any project…here’s a look at several Woodworking Apps. We aren’t triaging, ranking or endorsing these…
Working with wood is a practice of trial and error and, depending on your project and needs, the type of wood and the stability of the particular pieces you are using can impact the entire project. All lumber, even the same grade, is not exactly…
