You just used a cedar roof and siding in your home exterior. Now you need to paint it to complete the look of your home exterior. So, now you are pondering on what color goes with cedar wood? It all…
![Does Cedar Wood Rot? [Mystery Solved]](https://carpentinglab.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Does-Cedar-Wood-Rot.jpg)
You may have heard, cedar has lots of natural properties that make it colorful, durable, versatile, lightweight, easy to use and maintain. Forget all the good characteristics of cedar. Today’s question is; does cedar wood rot? Long story short; the…
After working on resin you are always left with a matte finish on the surface. Never will you get a glossy or clear finish on the resin. So that makes you question, how to make resin shiny after sanding? Fortunately,…
Picked up your chainsaw after a long time only to find it won’t start? We know exactly how frustrating it is. All you can think about is what went wrong. So, maybe you are wondering why your stihl ms180c won’t…
![How To Thin Tung Oil? [2 Easy and Simple Steps]](https://carpentinglab.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/How-To-Thin-Tung-Oil.jpg)
Tung oil is used as one of the highly recommended wood finishers. A coat of tung oil will protect and enhance the beauty of the woodwork. To get the perfect finish, you might be needing to thin the oil for…
So you’re trying to assemble wooden furniture. You’ve already started sanding and suddenly find yourself in a situation where you’re almost ready to give up. It seems nearly impossible to reach those tight corners! Also, you’ve hurt your fingers when…
![Does Boiled Linseed Oil Go Bad? [Right Way of Preserve]](https://carpentinglab.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Does-Boiled-Linseed-Oil-Go-Bad.jpg)
We have all suffered from the confusion of not knowing whether a thing has an expiry date or not. Products without any expiry date are especially annoying. As oils are susceptible to degradation it is particularly important to know their…
If vacuuming and dry mopping aren’t cutting it when it comes to keeping your floors clean, you might want to consider other cleaning options. Pine-Sol may sound like a good cleaning solution if you have stains, residue, build-up, or grease…
One of the most prevalent problems with chainsaws is that they die under load. This issue can put a stop to any woodworking endeavor in its tracks. In most cases, this problem may be remedied with a few simple steps….
![Is Red Oak Good For Cutting Boards? [Answered]](https://carpentinglab.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Is-Red-Oak-Good-For-Cutting-Boards.jpg)
All kinds of wood can be used for cutting boards. Even plastics can be used. But what if the only material you have available is red oak? So today we are going to look into the question: is red oak…
![How to Open a Weatherguard Toolbox Without a Key [4 Methods]](https://carpentinglab.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/How-to-Open-a-Weatherguard-Toolbox-Without-a-Key.jpg)
Toolboxes are an integral part of anyone’s equipment list. WeatherGuard toolboxes are known for their safety and security. But what do you do if you accidentally lose the key to your toolbox? There are a few methods that you can…
Suncast sheds with an extra-deep tiny tool hanger, you can store many tools on the hooks. They are slanted back to keep tools from falling out. However, hanging tools in a suncast shed isn’t always easy. Especially if you don’t…