Woodworking

Do pocket hole joints need glue? I did a full experiment to learn the effects, and if adding glue is really worth the extra effort!

The internet has a lot of “hacks” for removing resin from skin and hands. But which ways actually work? I test 5 ways to remove resin!

Unfortunately, wood warping is somewhat inevitable. That said, there are a couple of things you can do to reduce wood warp!

Do you really need to shake or stir paint? Yes and no – it depends on the circumstances. Come find out when to shake and stir paint!

Rust is an annoying side effect of metal furniture… but does painting rust stop it from spreading? Yes and no – come learn the details!

Should you sand or strip paint? Frankly, it’s an easy answer: 95% of the time, you should strip the paint. Come learn why.

Paint waterproofs wood… but it isn’t permanent. Come find out exactly what you need to do to waterproof wood with paint!

I might have left some paint in the garage for a few winters… come see if I managed to save it!

Plywood and wood can both be really nice building materials, and there’s a time and a place for both! Come find out which to use!

Pine and poplar are both inexpensive woods, but they’ve got some key differences. Make sure you grab the right one for your project!