Gel stains tend to not run or splatter, so for any vertical projects I would strongly consider using this type. Non porous wood such as, pine, birch, maple and cherry is a perfect setting for gel stains. Non porous wood tends to have end or edge grains that pop-up so when use thin-bodied stains on…

On the walls are paintings done by my mother, Jackie, and some other special people. And, oh, all those portraits of our babies! And pictures of them as they have grown placed down the hall as well as other special places. We also have, like many of you I’m sure, our children’s “projects” framed and…

There are so many small wooden objects inside our homes that we often take for granted until such a time we need them or they need to be fixed or replaced. And then when they have to be fixed, we just think of buying a replacement as buying is more convenient. You don’t really break…

Have you ever wanted to find a simple piece of furniture to fit neatly into a particular empty space, but couldn’t find a suitable item? The pieces in stores were either too wide, too narrow, too tall or just not the right thing. The solution might be to simply make the item yourself, even if…

Woodworking projects are a great way to develop carpentry skills, bond with a younger person, enjoy time alone, or even volunteer your time. Small projects need not be expensive and can often be completed with scraps or leftovers from larger projects. And many of the skills and techniques used to create small woodworking projects can…

They have the Internet, they have portable game consoles, they have all these mentally stimulating things to do at the convenience of their own homes. Worse things include excessive television with shows of poor educational value. A lot of experts are bothered by these, however. We should be too. Jigsaw Puzzle – this is a…

After a creation has been made, kids can paint it or decorate it. Decorations and paint could be acquired at any craft store. If a birdhouse is built or a shelf, using a coat of paint may give it a professional look. There are several ways that children could use their imagination to create art…

Often, there are many books available that have only a couple wood work projects for children that are simple. The books come with Other Types of wood works of art, these books contain a series of Small Projects. THEY ARE designed specifically for children and, therefore, can be performed with a facilitator. Do you feel…