First things first... Is it MOULDING, or MOLDING?!? The proper spelling of molding or moulding is often debated! And here is our answer to that FAQ... Technically "mould", "moulding", or "mouldings" (the correct plural - yes, we checked this one also) is the...
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Is one 4×8 sheet of plywood enough for my next project?
Is one 4x8 sheet of plywood enough for my next project? Good question! And the answer is...it depends! Another good way of looking at this is, how many custom cut pieces of lumber can I get out of one 4x8 sheet of plywood? Well, the possibilities are endless! It all...
Baltic Birch Plywood, Canadian Birch Plywood, and MDF – What Is The Difference?
Image: Anthony Koithra via Instagram (one of our clients!) What's the difference between Baltic Birch Plywood, Canadian Birch Plywood, and MDF? Good question! And one we get asked a lot... Let's start with what they have in common! All three of these...
What Is Masonite? And, When To Use Masonite!
So, what is Masonite? Good question! Let's start at the top of the lumber food chain and move down. Masonite is a type of "engineered wood" which simply means man-made, usually by compressing together fibres and different materials in one way or another to...
The Ultimate (Apartment Friendly) DIY Project For Spring
Spring is officially here! We've scoured the inter-webs and Pinterest to bring you the ultimate (apartment-friendly) DIY project for spring. Also, you know how sometimes you click on a link via Pinterest or Google and you don't end up with the quality content...
April Tools Day! The Best Tools For Your Next DIY Project
Let's break it down...which tools you need, which tools you don't! We are always searching for the best DIY projects and tutorials we can find, and we will be sharing what we've found soon. In the meantime, we've noticed that there are always certain tools...
How to order custom cut lumber and other FAQ’s
How to order custom cut lumber and other frequently asked questions... Answered! We thought we would take a minute to address some FAQ's with a new blog post. Let's start with the one question we get most often: How do I place an order for custom cut...
12 Fun DIY Home Decor And DIY Holiday Gift Ideas
It's our favorite time of year again... And why not tackle some of these DIY Home Decor and DIY Holiday Gift Ideas! The holidays in New York City are always such a wonderful and magical time of year. Yes, the holidays look a little different this year, but...
Pine, Poplar, and Red Oak – How to choose the best material for your next project!
What's the difference between Pine, Poplar, and Red Oak? First, let's get one thing straight...all three of these materials are classified as hardwoods as opposed to plywood. This means they are solid boards of one material (no plies), whereas plywood is...
Outdoor Dining Barriers
Our clients at the Canary Club used the shou sugi ban technique to create these outdoor dining barriers for their outdoor dining setup! It all starts with 3 things: 1. Pine, here they used 1x12 pine cut-to-size.2. A small blow torch, with attachment.3. A wire brush....