Types of Wood
Alder Wood: 7 Surprising Facts Every Woodworker Should Know
Explore seven eye-opening facts about alder wood, from red and black alder differences to uses in furniture, instruments, smoking, and soil benefits.
Walnut Wood: 7 Best Buys
Seven top walnut wood options, from solid walnut timber boards to thin walnut sheets and planks. Quick buying tips, finishing advice, and project ideas for woodworkers and makers.
Ipe Wood: Top 5 Stylish Uses for Decks, Homes & Outdoor Spaces
Explore five smart uses for ipe wood: decking, siding, fencing, outdoor furniture, and commercial projects. Clear care tips and tool suggestions help you get the best results.
Camphor Tree: 5 Uses You Need to Know
Five simple ways the camphor tree boosts home life and health — from calming scent and breathing relief to skin care, pest control, and shade.
Birch Wood: 7 Must-Have Buys for Every Project
A short guide to seven top birch wood buys — from Baltic birch craft sheets to decorative logs and kiln-dried firewood — plus simple buying and sourcing tips.
Indian Laurel: 5 Benefits You Need to Know
Learn how Indian laurel helps yards and streets. From deep shade and wildlife habitat to useful laurel wood and low-care planting—five clear benefits and simple tips.
Ironwood Tree: 7 Benefits You Need to Know
Learn how the ironwood tree supports desert life, yields strong wood for crafts, shelters wildlife, and helps hold soil. Read seven key benefits.
Madrone: 5 Fascinating Facts to Discover
Discover five striking facts about the madrone tree—its smooth red peeling bark, long life, cooling roots, wildlife value, and prized madrone wood.
Chinaberry Wood: 5 Things to Know
Quick, friendly guide to chinaberry wood. Learn its traits, common uses, invasive risks, toxicity, and easy craft ideas to try at home.
Black Maple: 5 Facts Every Tree Lover Should Know
A quick guide to spotting and caring for the black maple. Learn leaf traits, how it differs from sugar maple, planting tips, and seasonal uses.
