Wood Traits
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.
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.
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.
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.
