Posts by Abdelbarie Elkhaddar
Black Walnut vs Walnut: 5 Key Differences
A quick guide to origin, taste, nutrition, wood traits, and price. Learn the top differences to choose the best walnut for cooking, snacking, or woodworking.
Spalted Wood: 7 Things You Should Know
A clear, friendly guide to what spalted wood is, how wood spalting creates striking patterns, safety and drying tips, top spalted woods like spalting maple wood, and uses in projects.
Density of Wood: 7 Key Facts Every Maker Should Know
A clear, practical look at the density of wood. Learn how species, moisture, and measurement shape weight and strength for your projects.
Dark Wood Types: 10 Elegant Choices to Explore
Compare 10 dark wood types - walnut, mahogany, ebony, teak and more. See color, uses, care tips, and greener sourcing for furniture and floors.
Colors of Wood: 10 Stunning Shades to Explore
Explore 10 wood shades—from pale blondes to rich walnut—plus outdoor stain ideas and simple finish tips to help you pick the right tone.
Honey Locust vs Black Locust: 5 Key Differences
Quick guide to tell honey locust vs black locust apart. Learn the top traits—thorns, leaflets, bark, and pods—to pick the right tree for your space.
Wood Grain Pattern: 5 Designs to Love
See five wood grain pattern styles, how they form, best uses, and simple care tips. Pick the right grain for furniture, cabinets, or instruments.
Cheapest Wood: 5 Top Picks for Budget Projects
A clear guide to the cheapest wood options for floors, furniture, and craft projects. See cost tips, best uses, and where to buy to save.
Top 10 Light Colored Wood That Brighten Any Room
A concise guide to the best light colored wood for floors, furniture, and trim. Learn each wood's color, grain, common stain options, and care tips.
Pink Wood: 7 Stylish Picks for Your Space
Explore stylish ways to use pink wood in your home. From stained furniture and framed art to easy DIYs, find 7 picks and simple styling tips to try.
