Hardwood
Cherry Wood Guide: Properties, Uses & Finishing Tips
Discover the advantages and versatile applications of Cherry wood, a coveted hardwood known for its beauty and durability in fine woodworking.
Intarsia Wood: 7 Unique Pieces That Inspire
See 7 standout intarsia wood pieces, from a 15-foot church mural to pocket-size gifts. Get patterns, tips, and starter materials to try it yourself.
Bloodwood Tree Guide: Why It Bleeds and Which Species It Is
Bloodwood tree is a common name for several unrelated trees with red kino, reddish exudate, or deep-red heartwood. This guide explains their differences, ranges, identification features, uses, and conservation concerns.
Black Ash Tree Guide: Identification, Habitat, and Conservation
Black ash, or Fraxinus nigra, is a moisture-loving deciduous tree native to eastern North America. This guide explains how to identify it, distinguish similar trees, understand its wetland habitat, and assess threats such as emerald ash borer.
Lignum Vitae Tree: Species, Wood Properties, Uses and Growing Guide
Lignum vitae is the common name for slow-growing tropical trees in the genus Guaiacum, especially Guaiacum officinale and Guaiacum sanctum. This guide explains their identification, habitat, unusually dense wood, uses, conservation status, and cultivation.
Yellow Heart Wood: Complete Yellowheart Lumber Guide
Yellowheart is a dense Brazilian hardwood prized for its naturally vivid yellow color. This guide explains its identity, properties, woodworking behavior, uses, alternatives, and how to buy suitable lumber.
Alder Wood Guide: Properties, Uses, and Buying Advice
This guide explains alder wood’s appearance, physical properties, durability, and best applications. Learn how red alder differs from black alder, how alder compares with other woods, and what to check before buying lumber.
Walnut Wood Guide: Color, Properties, Uses and Finishing
This guide explains walnut wood species, color, grain, physical properties, durability, and common uses. It also covers selecting walnut timber boards, comparing hardwoods, and choosing stains or clear finishes.
Ipe Wood Guide: Properties, Cost, Uses, and Buying Advice
This guide explains what ipe wood is, where it comes from, and how its durability, cost, and maintenance compare with other decking materials. Learn how to evaluate ipe lumber, verify responsible sourcing, and avoid common installation problems.
Camphor Tree Guide: Identification, Uses, Care, and Risks
This guide explains how to identify the camphor tree, also called Cinnamomum camphora or camphor laurel. Learn about its uses, mature size, care, toxicity, invasive status, landscape risks, and safe removal.
