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Last weekend I had the pleasure of speaking at the Virtual Wood Show.  This is an online version of the Wood Shows that are traditionally held in Toronto, Hamilton, and Woodstock, Ontario, Canada.  In the past, I've enjoyed attending these shows in person.  In fact, I made a video of the last Toronto Wood Show to give viewers around the world a taste of what a Wood Show is like.  This year though, due to COVID restrictions, the show was virtual.  That meant a very different experience than attending in person but it also opened up some opportunities.  The key...

Learn about the fireplace we designed and built for our living room.  Plans are available if you would like to make one yourself or hire someone to build it for you.

In a renovation where we were replacing windows, we decided to step up the finish detail by adding window sills.   We built a new fireplace mantel so we wanted something that would complement that character.  We were replacing the existing windows so this was a good time to redo the window trim detail The first thing to do is to check that there's enough room in the wall framing to allow a larger board to be installed at the base of the window.   The wood on the inside of a window frame is called the window jamb.  This wood is usually...

Learn about the various types of wood fillers available to repair dents, nail holes, and general defects in wooden furniture.  See how they're applied and which one to use on your repair project.