Wood Traits
Types of Wood: The Definitive Guide to Wood Names, Properties, and Uses
This definitive guide breaks down the main types of wood—hardwoods, softwoods, and engineered wood—so you can choose the right material for any project. You’ll learn common wood names, key properties like hardness and durability, how to identify species, and how to source wood responsibly.
Timber Wood vs Lumber vs Wood: What’s the Difference
Confused by timber, lumber, and wood? This easy guide covers regional meanings, processing stages, common uses, and tips to pick the right material for building or furniture.
Hardest Wood in the World: Top 10 Woods Ranked by Janka Hardness
A clear, quick guide to the top 10 hardest wood in the world. See Janka scores, common uses, and what makes each wood so tough.
Flame Maple: 5 Fascinating Facts
Quick guide to flame maple: how its striking grain forms, why luthiers prize it, which amur and autumn flame maple show the best fall color, and what buyers should know.
Acacia Wood Flooring: 7 Best Picks for Stylish, Durable Floors
Compare the best acacia wood flooring options, learn what makes Taiwan acacia special, and get clear buying, installation, and care tips to pick the right floor.
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.
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.
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.
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.
