MDF is the cheapest and flattest wood you can buy at local hardware stores. It’s uniform in thickness, and easy to work with. It’s no wonder that it shows up in a lot of projects. MDF stands for ...

As moisture enters and leaves wood, the volume and properties of wood are changed accordingly. Since there is no guaranteed method for keeping moisture out of wood, appropriate design measures must be ...

Most woodworking projects are built using a combination of solid-wood boards and some type of sheet good, such as plywood, particleboard, or hardboard (a.k.a.: Masonite). Sheet goods come in large 4x8 ...

MDF is an engineered wood often used in construction and furniture-making. MDF can be more affordable and versatile than real wood, but less durable. Choosing between MDF and plywood depends on ...