How much dimensional change should you expect?
These figures represent possible width change in 12 inches of lumber when moisture content is reduced from 10 percent to 5 percent. Figures are for plain-sawn unless indicated otherwise. Oak, Red and White - plain-sawn Oak, Red and White - ... [... more]
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Create Character with the Crowning Touch of Hardwood Mouldings Looking for a way to add sparkle and impact to a modest home? Some experts suggest a fresh coat of paint, while others recommend a new floor. Unfortunately, even a change of color or ... [... more]
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How to Finish on Site
Many builders prefer to finish hardwood flooring, staircases and paneling on site. Attaining a high-quality finish on-site is possible, but it requires planning, time and careful attention to detail. That deep, glossy, finished look takes more ... [... more]
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New Styles in Kitchen Cabinetry
Kitchen cabinets are simpler, more functional and at the same time more elegant than ever before, report attendees at the 2005 Kitchen/Bath Industry Show. According to a survey conducted by the American Hardwood Information Center, solid ... [... more]
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Lower Operating Costs and Decorating Freedom
Hardwood floors add beauty, warmth and lasting value to any home. Combine that beauty and durability with the comfort, decorating freedom and the lower cost benefits of radiant heat, and you have a great combination. Add the overall environmental ... [... more]
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Stunning Storage Solutions
Is your mud room a mess? Is the kitchen chaotic? Are your collectibles in disarray? You're not alone if you answered a resounding "Yes!" Clutter is a universal problem. Fortunately, the solution - good storage - is simple. You can add natural .. [... more]
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How to Install Crown Mouldings
Crown moulding installations demand precise craftsmanship and represent a variety of challenges. The following guide requires skills demanded in any millwork installation, whether it's a chair rail, baseboard, window treatment, door trim, stair ... [... more]
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Hardwoods in the Bath
With the advent of so many special finishes, hardwoods can now have a more prominent place in the bath. Whether it's beautiful hardwood floors, tub and shower surrounds, or classic trim and mouldings, solid hardwoods featuring new finishes offer ... [... more]
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Eliminating Finish Blotches on Maple and Cherry
Each species of hardwood possesses unique grain and cell structures, which affect the results of the coloring or staining process. Tight grain wood, such as hard and soft maple, and cherry, will often become blotchy when stain is applied. Open ... [... more]
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Furnishing the Nursery with an Eye to the Future
Today's value-conscious parents are furnishing the nursery with quality pieces that will serve many purposes in their lifetime. This season, traditional styles in cherry, maple, poplar and oak are big sellers. Cribs that convert to beds or ... [... more]
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Faux Painting Your Hardwood Floors
The foyer is breathtaking. Walk in the front door and admire the solid oak floor with green marble inlays, framed in maple. Now look closer, really close. That's paint on the floor! As hardwood floors grow more and more popular, many homeowners ... [... more]
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Hardwood Cabinets Enhance Universal Design
Making a home more accessible and barrier-free, yet comfortable and beautiful are the desired aims of Universal Design. A term coined in the 1980s by architect Ron Mace; Universal Design is defined as "the design of products and environments to ... [... more]
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