Mass timber is defined by its versatility and sustainability. Despite its relative newness, its potential fulfills a long-standing dream of modernist architects: a single material that can be used as structure, shell, facade, and interior. Wood’s rich and attractive texture and grain can be le...
Untreated wood.Pine is the cheapest but will rot after a few years, as will many untreated kinds of wood. Hemlock will last a little longer. Rot-resistant woods like cedar, redwood, or locust will last much longer; they are expensive. Cedar is the top choice because it’s rot-resistant ...
Opt for materials that have a lower environmental impact. Reclaimed wood, bamboo, and recycled metal are excellent choices for shelves and cabinets. They are durable, have a minimal carbon footprint, and add a rustic charm to your garage. Upcycle with Creativity Upcycling is the process of tran...
A balance of sunlight and shade is ideal. Sunlight helps to warm the compost, speeding up the decomposition. However, too much heat can dry out the bin, so some shade during the hottest part of the day is beneficial. Water Source Having a water source nearby is convenient for those times...
aRegional abundance was assessed by repeatedly walking a system of four parallel transects, each consisting of 20 segments 300 m long and situated 300 m apart, thus forming a grid of 20 9 4 segments, or 6 9 1.2 km (Fig. 1). The transects crossed meadows and pastures, plus small wood...
you could cut it into pieces that are four inches long. That way, they’re small enough to fit in a pot and easier to keep alive. If you do cut a piece into multiple cuttings, make sure to remember which way was the top and which was the bottom of the branch. Cuttings won’t ro...
You come into contact with force/distance tradeoffs in all sorts of simple machines. For example, a lever is an example of this phenomenon: In this diagram a force F is being applied to the left end of the lever. The left end of the lever is twice as long (2X) as the right end ...
Start with the bottom frame of the table saw stand by attaching the 2x4s using2-½” pocket hole screwsand wood glue. A couple of things to note: The orientation of the legs are different on each side of the lag frame. This is to accommodate the built in extension wing of the table...
How to Build a Wood Sailboat: I've been wanting to combine my two favorite hobbies - woodworking and sailing for a long time, so I thought I'd build a boat. It's got classic lines and looks so dazzling in the sunshine that people constantly stop me at t
Turn the box over again so the hinged lid is facing down and you can attach the legs. Place wood glue on each corner and attach the four remaining 24 inch long 1 by 4 inch boards. Allow the glue to dry. Pouring a foundation for a headstone is as simple as forming a slab of concre...