Posts by Abdelbarie Elkhaddar
Sequoia Wood: 5 Best Buys for Your Home
Find the best sequoia wood slabs, seedlings, stains, and accessories for your home. Clear buying tips and pricing for California redwood lumber.
Wood Hardness Scale: What the Janka Numbers Really Mean
A clear, short guide to the wood hardness scale. See top Janka ratings, what they mean for floors and furniture, and simple tips for choosing wood.
Tree Burl: 5 Secrets You Need to Know
A short, friendly guide to what burls are, what causes them, which trees produce the best wood burl, and how to identify and source them ethically.
The Top 10 Hardest Wood in the World: Ranked and Explained
From Australian Buloke to Ipe, this list ranks the top 10 hardest wood species with Janka ratings, common uses, and flooring options for tough projects.
Hemlock Wood: Top 7 Uses You Should Know
A clear guide to seven top hemlock wood uses. Compare Eastern, Western, Canadian and American types, plus practical tips for projects.
Monterey Cypress: 5 Fascinating Facts You Didn’t Know
From the famous Lone Cypress to rare native groves, learn five quick facts about the Monterey cypress that reveal its charm and importance.
Alaskan Cedar: 5 Facts You Should Know
A short, friendly guide to Alaskan cedar: why it's unique, the weeping types, wood qualities, where it grows, and simple planting tips.
7 Types of Wood Fences to Upgrade Your Yard
Explore seven wood fence styles - from privacy pickets to rustic split rail. Learn the best saw to cut boards and top wood choices.
Cypress Wood: 7 Surprising Uses
Explore 7 practical and surprising uses of cypress wood—from outdoor decking and boats to kitchen boards and aromatherapy. Learn what is cypress wood and basic care tips.
The Top 5 Lightest Wood Types for Lightweight Projects
From balsa to cypress, learn the five lightest wood, what makes them light, and which finishes keep weight low. Perfect for models, crafts, and instruments.
