Tag Archives: Premium woods
Sapele Wood: 5 Must-Know Facts
Quick guide to Sapele wood: where it comes from, how it compares to red mahogany wood, its strength, common uses, and what to watch for when buying.
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.
Linden Wood: 5 Creative Uses Today
From soft-grain carving blanks and guitar parts to window trim and bee-friendly trees, learn five practical and creative ways to use linden wood and easy tips to begin.
Striped Maple: 7 Must-Know Buying Tips
7 clear tips for buying striped maple (Acer pensylvanicum). Learn to pick healthy stock, match shade and soil, and enjoy bark, blooms, and wildlife value.
Types of Hardwood Floors: A Clear Look at Types of Hardwood
Quickly compare 7 popular hardwood types—oak, maple, walnut, cherry, hickory, ash, and exotic species—and learn how to spot each and pick the best for your home.
Spruce Wood: Top 5 Picks for Your Home
A quick guide to the best spruce wood choices for trim, veneers, instruments, craft boards, and shims—plus species notes and simple care tips.
Pinus Echinata: Top 5 Best Buys
Compare five top Pinus Echinata buys—from nursery seedlings and bonsai starters to bark extracts and restoration stock—plus simple selection and care tips for Shortleaf Pine.
Heart Pine: 5 Facts You Need to Know
Discover what heart pine is, why it's rare, and why it makes great flooring and millwork. Five clear facts to guide your next project.
Sequoia Wood: 5 Best Buys for Your Home
Find the best sequoia wood slabs, seedlings, stains, and accessories for your home. Clear buying tips and pricing for California redwood lumber.
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.
