When we first bought our house, one of the things I love about it was its bamboo flooring. It’s surprising that bamboo flooring is quite common in the town where we moved. Upon asking around why it is such a popular material, I have found out that not only is bamboo abundant, it is known for its ...

Sometimes, you can’t avoid having leftover paint at home. You can’t throw it away as you can still use it for touch ups and repairs. The problem lies not on how to use leftover paint, however. The problem lies on “how long does paint last”.There are numerous factors that could affect the life of ...

Formica is a plastic laminate composite material that comes in different textures, colors, and finishes. What I love about it is its durability. Also, it’s quite easy to clean. I use it to cover my personal desk and kitchen counter. However, it can also be used in cabinet doors, cupboards, drawers, ...

Marble is definitely an easy way to add an aesthetic element to any home. I personally used marble all over the floor area of our dining and living room. And it really does its job in making the space look extra special. The tricky part is that: although marble floors can instantly make any room ...

Accidentally dripping paint on the concrete may feel like it is going to be a permanent stain – a mess that would constantly remind you of your clumsiness, especially when it is a huge blob on the floor. However, there are easy steps on how to remove paint from concrete. Although it may be a ...

You are too excited about your DIY project and you’ve accidentally spilled Gorilla glue. The worst part is that it’s stuck to your skin. What do you do?The Gorilla glue is one of the hardest adhesives to remove, especially when it sticks to your hands. Using the glue is easy, but accidents can ...

If you have ever visited a furniture shop before, you might have heard the name Parawood. Also known as Rubberwood, Parawood is popular in the furniture industry because it is highly durable. Although common, it’s not generally available in lumber yards in the US, so only a few people actually know ...

Last weekend, I was drilling a screw into an alder wood for my latest DIY woodworking project. I must have drilled it too hard because the small screw broke off when it was just about in the middle of the wood. You can see what a problem it was for me. However, having worked with lots of ...

How do you store your tools at home? This is an important question you must answer when you want to preserve your tools. Though they don’t have an expiration date, tools can rust and lose their value. When a tool rusts, you are probably thinking about throwing it away. However, this is not the only ...

Choosing the perfect type of wood for furniture making is a difficult task for someone who is not an expert in woodworking. However, it’s a trade knowledge one must acquire if he is to make quality output. The durability and the overall quality of the furniture do not only depend on how it is made ...