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15 Ideas for Space-saving Under Staircase Shelves
Homes with an upper level or a lower level would utilize staircases. A staircase connects different levels of a house through a series of a flight of steps. These are made in different materials but have the same functions. But some opt to add storage areas in the staircases either over or under the stairs.
10 Tips for Buying Vintage Furniture
Buying vintage furniture is a smart strategy to get good-quality furniture for less. You add originality and cool appeal to your house in the bargain. Even if a vintage piece was mass-produced, by the time it's vintage, it's unusual. On top of that, you get "friend of the environment" points -- bringing vintage furniture and accessories into your house is an earth-friendly act. It is a little different from your usual garage sale or thrift store shopping because you are not looking for just any used furniture, but furniture from a specific era. To qualify as real vintage furniture, it should be at least 30 to 40 years old.
What is oak wood?
Oak wood is wood that is cut from an oak tree. Oak wood is prized for its strength, uniformity and beautiful grain.
What is walnut wood?
Walnut wood is lumber cut from the trees of the Juglans genus. This wood has been popular in the creation of furniture for its strength, coloring and its ability to be shaped into elaborate curves. As was discovered during World War I, Walnut wood is also excellent material to use in the construction of firearm stocks and grips.
06 Tips for Drilling Wood Screws
Wood screws are specially designed and treated to be used with wood. They create a stronger fit that will last longer than generic screws or nails. Using these special screws takes some practice. Read on for several tips on drilling wood screws.
Difference between Rubber Wood and Hardwood
Key difference: Wood is mainly classified into two categories: hardwood and softwood. Hardwood is the wood that comes from an angiosperm tree. This is a type of tree that has seeds that are enclosed, be it in pods, a shell, a covering or in a fruit. Rubberwood is essentially the wood that comes from the rubber tree, the Pará rubber tree to be specific. It is a type of hardwood...
What is illegal logging?
Illegal logging is the harvesting, processing, transporting, buying or selling of timber in contravention of national and international laws...
Cinnamomum camphora
Cinnamomum camphora (commonly known as camphor tree, camphorwood or camphor laurel) is a large evergreen tree that grows up to 20–30 m (66–98 ft) tall. The leaves have a glossy, waxy appearance and smell of camphor when crushed. In spring, it produces bright green foliage with masses of small white flowers. It produces clusters of black, berry-like fruit around 1 cm (0.39 in) in diameter. Its pale bark is very rough and fissured vertically.
