Wood – Mega How To

How to Use a Wood Burning Fireplace

A wood fireplace is on the keystone of fireplace history; attractive and moderately simple to install. Nowadays, although, there are plenty of different options, numerous of which are extra suitable…

Jason Prickett October 7, 2010

Science & Nature

How to Carve Wood

Wood carving is a popular hobby. Wood can be used to make unlimited objects that are practical, some whimsical and other nostalgic. You don't have to be a professional to…

Jason Prickett September 15, 2010

Home & Maintenance

How to Remove Stain from Wood

A simple dust and an occasional use of the appropriate polish should suffice on most types of wood. If you do have stains to remove, wipe them up. Never attempt…

Jason Prickett March 23, 2010

Home & Maintenance

How to Sand Wood

There is quite a difference between sanding bare wood and 'rubbing down', 'cutting' or 'flatting back' between coats. Apart from where you are removing blemishes, always work from coarse to…

Jason Prickett January 12, 2010

Home & Maintenance

How to Finish and Stain Wood

Right from the start, be assured there is no perfect wood treatment. All are compromises between durability, appearance, and ease of application, so you must know what final effect you…

Jason Prickett January 12, 2010

Home & Maintenance

How to Measure and Mark Wood

Nearly all woodworking jobs involve measuring and marking of one kind or another. The sort of tool you need depends on the distance to be measured, the accuracy wanted and…

Jason Prickett January 2, 2010

Home & Maintenance

How to Age Wood

Many a times it happens that one wants to make something using old wood but the wood which is available is new. You want the wood to antique as if…

Jason Prickett November 21, 2009