Danish Oil VS Tung Oil

Danish Oil vs Tung Oil – What Are the Differences?

If you have wooden furniture or floors, you will need to treat the wood to protect it from moisture and other threats. A proper finish also enhances the appearance of the wood and extends its life. While finishes such as Varnish or Polyurethane are common for floors and exterior wood, natural oils are a popular …

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Polyurethane vs Lacquer – What Are the Differences?

Are you looking for a durable wood finish that enhances the appearance and protects the surface? Polyurethane and Lacquer are both good choices for this purpose. It is obvious that you will need to apply either lacquer, paint or stain if you want to color your wooden surface. However, for colorless protective coats, you might …

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Water Based vs Oil Based Polyurethane

When you have been using wood for construction, furniture or flooring, you will likely have to enhance the resilience and durability of the natural material. Polyurethane is one of the most common and effective finishes that provide a protective final coat for the wood. However, there are two different types of Polyurethane (sometimes referred to …

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woodworking projects without power tools

Woodworking Projects Without Power Tools (for Beginners)

Whether as a hobby or as a way to upgrade the home, many DIYers focus on woodworking and related areas such as whittling or construction with wood. Many people think of woodworking as requiring a lot of skills and experience as well as a number of tools. This is undoubtedly true for professional woodworkers and …

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Laser Level Review: The 5 Best Laser Levels for DIY in 2020

A laser level is a device that signals a straight line with laser light. It is mostly used in topography and/ or construction as well as for DIY purposes to project a laser light that indicates a straight line at a certain height. Under construction, the laser leveler serves to mark a straight line as …

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How to sand concrete

How to Sand Concrete with a Sander/Grinder or by Hand

There are many ways to finish a concrete countertop, a concrete floor, or other objects. All these methods can make the concrete finish look classy and professional. Whether you’ve bought a precast concrete countertop or you’re adventurous enough to try and pour your own, you’re probably seeing tiny imperfections and wondering how to sand concrete. …

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Oak tree

Red Oak vs White Oak – What Are the Differences?

Wood is a versatile construction material that is ideal to produce a variety of things – from furniture to floorboards and buildings to artistic objects. There are lots of different types of wood to choose from, with Oak being one of the most popular choices. There are different types of oak though, and deciding between Red Oak …

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Installing floating floors

How to Install a Floating Floor (Laminate, Vinyl, Engineered Hardwood)

Floating floors made of laminate, vinyl or engineered hardwood have become popular over the past 2-3 decades. This is because they are a convenient and easy-to-install but yet appealing alternative to fixed floors. Installing such floating floors can be handled by most DIYers. This article provides you with step-by-step instructions on how to install a …

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