In many cultures, it’s a common superstition for people to knock their knuckles on a piece of wood to bring themselves good fortune or ward off bad luck. … One common explanation traces the phenomenon to ancient pagan cultures such as the Celts, who believed that spirits and gods residedRead More →

What kind of wood should I use for raised beds? In most cases, cedar is the best wood to use for garden beds because cedar is naturally rot resistant. Western red cedar is commonly used, but white cedar, yellow cedar and juniper are also high-quality choices for outdoor construction projects.Read More →

Personal Injuries Paper shredders use sharp grinding metal teeth to rip paper apart. If not used correctly it can pose a serious danger to the person using it. According to the US Consumer Production Safety Commission shredders have caused numerous finger injuries, including amputations and lacerations. How much does aRead More →

Use the neutral beeswax furniture polish on light or dark wood. … Gradually staining light woods – the first application will darken the wood slightly, each subsequent application will darken the tone, and when the desired shade is achieved, you can maintain it with our neutral beeswax furniture polish. DoesRead More →

With thermal modification comes a much more stable and durable wood product but the process of thermal modification makes the wood become very brittle and dry because the moisture in the wood has been removed during the thermal modification process. Its important to seal all end cuts as soon asRead More →

Wood is one of the most common material for use in raised beds. Untreated pine or spruce (whether heat-treated or kiln-dried) are good, inexpensive options. Unlike pressure-treated lumber, untreated or heat-treated wood contains no questionable chemical compounds that may leach into the soil within the bed. Is kiln dried woodRead More →

If you’ve got a plywood subfloor, like many buildings do, you can leave it in place and apply self-leveling concrete directly on top of it. … You can also use self-leveling concrete on plywood as an underlayment for other types of floor coverings, such as carpet or tile. How doRead More →

Best Wood for Arrows Port Orford cedar is widely considered to be the best arrow wood, with light to moderate weight and fairly straight grain. The downside is lack of durability, which can lead to broken arrows. Another option is Douglas fir, which is more durable but harder to findRead More →

There are two main ways of seasoning timber, Natural (Air) and Artificial (Kiln) drying. Both methods require the timber be stacked and separated to allow the full circulation flow of air, etc. around the stack. Air seasoning is the method used with the timber stacked in the open air. WhatRead More →

Wood started off working as an economist with Capital Group in 1977 before spending almost 18 years working as a portfolio manager and analyst at Jennison Associates. In 1998, Wood started an independent hedge fund, Tupelo Capital Management. How long has Cathie Wood been in business? About Catherine Wood SheRead More →