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Wood quality can mean the difference between a project that is simply completed and a job completely well-done. When it comes to wood, quality means solidly built homes that are well-worth the investment; decking and fencing that withstand the harshest of elements to stand the test of time; and handcrafted wooden pieces such as furniture, countertops and cabinetry that can …
When it comes to the differences between hard and soft woods, here are the cold (and not so cold) hard facts: The term “deciduous” has Latin roots, meaning “to fall”; and deciduous trees, which have falling leaves, are where we get hardwood. Insects and birds pollinate deciduous trees so that they can bear fruit. When the seeds of hardwood trees …
As every savvy woodworker worth his salt can attest, the world of woodworking options is a wide and wonderful one…from Adirondack chairs to birdhouses; but don’t forget the wee little ones! There are woodworking projects for some very incredible items just for kids. You can build the typical wooden toys, and playhouses, but have you ever considered embellishing an area …
M & M Enterprises is pleased to announce that we now have live edge wood! This distinctive wood type is available at M & M Enterprises – your local lumber yard – in cypress, cedar, walnut, wormy maple and sycamore. Live edge wood has become remarkably popular; and it’s no wonder because it can certainly add some panache to your …
In a time when lumber has become a coveted commodity, you want to get yours from a trusted resource. M & M Enterprises, your local lumber yard, has been family owned since 1972 with a highly experienced team at the helm; and our offerings are expansive… We have a nice selection of wood types including hard and soft maple, white …
Contrary to popular belief, adult moths don’t actually feed on fabrics. It’s their ravenous larvae that can become your favorite sweater’s biggest foe. Feeling itchy yet? It’s ok, here’s the good news. The oils from true cedar wood repel moths that might otherwise lay eggs in your fabric…and if there aren’t any moth eggs, there won’t be any moth larvae. …
Being under pressure is usually a bad thing, unless we’re talking about pressure treated wood. Pressure treating makes lumber more water resistant and helps prevent all the things that come along with water damage, such as insect infestation, rotting and fungus growth. It may be more expensive than non-treated lumber, but pressure treated lumber can last quite a long time, …
Got kids? Are they bored out of their gourd? Why not teach them how to make something really cool while harnessing their inner-woodworker? Creating a homemade catapult is easy, fun and a great woodworking project for upper elementary school grade children; and not only is the wood crafting process an interesting one, the end result is hours of entertainment! All …
We’re all looking for fun things to do at home. Why not put your woodworking prowess to work and build a regulation cornhole set so that you and your family and friends can enjoy hours of entertainment? The American Cornhole Association (Yes, they actually have one of those.) states that a regulation cornhole set must be a four-foot by two-foot …
What’s the difference between staining and paint? Stain is thinner and soaks into the wood, preserving and showcasing wood’s natural, rustic beauty by letting the unique grain patterns and superficial cracks in your wood show through. Paint coats the top of your wood, filling the pores, hiding the cracks and resulting in a more contemporary, refined finish. Like variety? Paint’s …
