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Tongue and groove pine wood fit together using an interlocking technique in which one edge of a pine board resembles a tongue, and the other edge is an opening for the tongue to be held in place, known as a groove. This is a very secure way of fitting wood together to install floors, ceilings, […]

Many people complain about things not being made as good as they were years ago. Furniture needs to be replaced every couple of years, depending on the wear-and-tear. This does have some truth to it. My grandparents kept the same dining room table through their entire marriage, while I had to replace my table twice

I say it quite often, I hate the look of knotty pine in a home. It became so popular for a while that manufacturers began to make paneling that looked like knotty pine. It likely makes your room look small, dark, enclosed, and outdated. For those who have real tongue-and-groove wooden knotty pine on their

I have an endless list of DIY projects at my house. It seriously feels like it is never-ending! Most recently, we are replacing all of the trim in our house…yes, ALL of it! I know, we are crazy. The biggest battle we had was picking what kind of wood we should use. There are so

My husband is always doing small things around the house, but many of these projects are left undone or he’s unsure how to finish it. One example of this was when he noticed one of our pine trees was dying. He thought it was best to chop it down before it fell on the roof

My grandfather was a carpenter. Every Christmas, he would make each family a wooden item for the home. My favorite was the onion and potato bin with an extra drawer for garlic. He made a lot of fun and different things you would only see made out of wood in a log cabin: trash cans,

A big selling point for many houses is crown molding. Not many houses have crown molding installed even today. But crown molding, especially the ones that have a design on them, is sure to draw eyes and elicit comments whether from friends or potential buyers. But there is one question that comes up a lot

Pine is one of the strongest softwoods. It is exceptionally durable and cheap, which is why it is used for furniture making. If you are looking for a relatively inexpensive pine wood piece and great for decorative purposes, knotty pine may be a good choice. What is knotty pine? Knotty pine is like clear pine,

Movie posters are a huge collector’s item. Whether the movie poster is vintage or a newer poster, they attract a lot of attention in any home. Movie posters can look amazing displayed in your home, and can also be worth quite a bit of money. True vintage posters in particular tend to be worth quite

More and more, people want a beautiful, natural wood accent in their hom, pine especially. Whether it’s wood floors, a mantelpiece, or anything in between, natural wood adds a beautiful element to any home. When wood has a natural look to it, it’s usually rough-cut wood, meaning you can see imperfections in it. To keep