The foundation of all home do-it-yourself is woodwork. And which wood? Quality wood for home projects takes a good eye. Making wood joints takes a little know-how. Lumber sizes need a little translation. These hints are woodworking shortcuts you'll be glad to read.

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   Choosing Quality Lumber for Home Projects
Choosing quality lumber for home projects is something that every do-it-yourself enthusiast should learn to do. After all, the wood you choose can have a huge impact (both good and bad) on your project. It's really not that difficult a task, as long as you follow these guidelines.

   Choosing the Right Wood for Molding
Whether you are looking at adding some molding to a specific room, or want it throughout your home you need to do some careful consideration. Choosing the right wood for molding can literally make or break the whole look. Here are a few things to consider when you are making this decision.

   Types of Wood Joints
If you are thinking of doing any type of wood work around the home, then knowing the types of wood joints is an absolute must. They aren't that difficult to learn, though they can sometimes be difficult to remember. Here is a short list of the more common types of wood joints for your reference.

   Understanding Lumber Sizes
If you are thinking of doing any type of building or remodeling around your home, then understanding lumber sizes is a good place to start. After all, if you don't know how to get the right sizes, you can easily find your work much harder than it needs to be. Just keep this information in mind when you are heading to the lumber yard.

   Working with Pressure Treated Lumber
Pressure treated lumber is a material that is exceedingly popular among those in the construction and do-it-yourself scenes. There are a few things that you should keep in mind when working with pressure treated lumber, at least if you want to have the best results. Just keep these in mind when you start your next project.