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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

When buying baseboards in the past, you only had just one choice: natural wood, usually pine or hemlock. Now, the choice of materials for baseboards and trim has expanded to include MDF and plastic.