Posts by Abdelbarie Elkhaddar
Heart Pine: 5 Facts You Need to Know
Discover what heart pine is, why it's rare, and why it makes great flooring and millwork. Five clear facts to guide your next project.
Western Larch: 5 Amazing Uses
Learn five real-world uses of the Western larch — strong timber, immune-support compounds, reforestation, landscaping, and traditional uses.
Western Yellow Pine: 7 Key Benefits
From strong timber to wildlife support, Western yellow pine offers seven practical benefits for builders, landowners, and gardeners. Learn uses and care.
Red Fir Uses and Care: 7 Key Tips
Seven clear tips to plant, water, prune and decorate red fir trees. Learn the best site, care schedule and safety tips for California Red Fir.
Sand Pine: 5 Fascinating Facts to Know
A quick look at sand pine's fire-linked cones, two distinct varieties, its role for wildlife, limited wood uses, and why this pine matters.
Top 5 lightweight wood Types for DIY, Shelves & Furniture
From balsa to cedar, this quick guide ranks the lightest woods and shows best uses for bookcases, shelves, coffee tables, and plank ceilings.
Juniper Wood: 5 Uses to Try
Explore five down-to-earth uses for juniper wood — from aromatic firewood and outdoor posts to flooring and crafted pieces. Tips on types and buying.
Pinus radiata: 5 Practical Uses of Radiata Pine Wood
From framing and plywood to orchid bark and biomass, Pinus radiata supports construction, furniture, paper, and horticulture uses.
Top 10 Soft Wood Picks: From Balsa to Basswood
Find the right soft wood for your next project. This guide compares 10 softer woods, their traits, and common uses so you can pick with confidence.
Subalpine Fir: 5 Facts You Need to Know
Discover how the subalpine fir survives high peaks, grows slowly, and faces specific threats. Read five clear facts to recognize and protect this tree.
