Woodworking Guides

The Best Wood for Beginner Woodworking Projects (Pine, Poplar, Plywood and More)
The Best Wood for Beginner Woodworking Projects (Pine, Poplar, Plywood and More)
Which wood to buy for your first projects, what each species is good at, and how to pick straight boards at the lumber store. Read more...
How to Pick Straight Lumber at the Home Center (Never Bring Home a Warped 2x4 Again)
How to Pick Straight Lumber at the Home Center (Never Bring Home a Warped 2x4 Again)
A simple board-by-board check for bow, crook, cup, twist, knots and wet wood, so the lumber you bring home is lumber you can actually build with. Read more...