Piney Woods

How to Choose a Bed Rail For Your Needs There are a variety of bed rails available, from the ones that you can hold on to push yourself out of bed to the ones that prevent you from falling out of bed. Do you need a full or half rail? One that goes under the bed or one that fits between the box spring and the mattress? The various rails provide varying degrees of support. A rail for a 78-year-old might not work for an 8-year-old. The first question you need to ask when looking for a bed rail…

If you are looking for reclaimed wood, be it for flooring, furniture, crafts, or even to make artwork, you might be wondering where to start and how to know if you are getting not only the best deal, but genuine reclaimed wood. There are a few savvy buying skills that will make it easier: 1. Check the logo When buying your lumber or materials, check that it carries the logo of the FSC, which proves that it is from a sustainable source. Even reclaimed wood should carry the FSC recycled logo to…

Factors That Affect The Best Type Of Attic Insulation For Your Home You have a few choices to consider when it's time to put new insulation in your attic. Some types of insulation work better than others, but they cost more too. You'll examine several factors when deciding on the best type of insulation for your home. Here are some things to think about. Cost If your budget is the deciding factor, then fiberglass batt insulation could be the best choice. Although it is more affordable, you'll…

Into the Woods, Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s dark twist on fairy tales and an exploration of “happy endings”, contains a story where the lines between good and evil are not only blurred, but practically indiscernible. It is strikingly original musically and lyrically, truly in the distinctive Sondheim style, in that it is extremely cynical and contains highly intellectual lyrics. Additionally, it is deceivingly simple, but lyrically and musically incredibly complicated and sophisticated.…

People have been doing carpentry for a long time. Carpenters are an important factor in order to live a safe and healthy life. There are many pieces of carpentry and many processes that are involved in carpentry. Also there are many different types of woods and shows there multiple different density levels. Much more is involved into carpentry that many people do not know about. Also there a different steps that are involved in creating a product that are explained in many ways. Carpentry…

Are you looking to add character to a room in your home? If so, consider installing crown molding. Architectural Wood, Honolulu’s premier lumber and plywood distributor, says crown molding is a great option for homeowners looking to enhance the appearance of any space in their home without breaking the bank. It’s also fairly simple and quick to install. So what exactly is crown molding? Architectural Wood’s experts explain: What Is Crown Molding? Crown molding is a decorative trim that can be…

the work I need them for and with a few alterations they should be a good start for my gunsmithing work. Since my first projects I have planned out will be on my own firearms I will be able to use my garage to park my vehicles in and use it for my wood working as well. If I decide to start working on other people’s guns as well I have an extra room that I can set aside for my gunsmithing work only. The reason I am not setting up shop in that extra room right away is because I would not have a…

maple syrup farm while I was home on the weekend and I decided to walk down a nearby trail as my tour guide had mentioned that they have ID tags on some of the tree species (I wanted to practice some tree ID). I arrived at the beginning of the Trillium Wood Trail at 13:43 and initially noticed the two signs which told visitors about the wildlife that is in the area, and to leave plant life be. This deciduous forest contained a wide variety of tree species such as sugar maple, American beech, red…

If the name Headwaters Forest Preserve does not ring a bell, you might recall Julia Butterfly Hill, who spent 738 days between 12/10/1997 and 12/18/1999 in the tree affectionately known as "Luna," to prevent Pacific Lumber Company loggers from cutting it down. Pacific Lumber had been bought by Maxxam Corp., and they were clear cutting everything in sight to pay off the bonds they sold to buy this forest. Pacific Lumber, which had been doing sustainable logging for generations, suddenly became an…

What you Need to Know About Gypsy Moths By Mike Perri, The Davey Tree Expert Company Gypsy moth caterpillars defoliated thousands of trees in Toronto last year, creating a symphony of chomping and leaving behind a mess of droppings. To combat the infestation, the Toronto Urban Forestry staff implemented control measures in 2017. Because of their successful efforts, the city will focus on treating individual trees, instead of doing widespread aerial spraying, in 2018. But keep in mind that…