Author Archives: Wooden Edge Studios Staff

Best silverware drawer organizer: How to choose the right one for your kitchen

Wooden silverware drawer organizer in an open kitchen drawer

We have all seen that one drawer that looks tidy on the outside but barely functions inside. Instead of helping you cook, it becomes a liability that swallows space and mocks every chef who opens it. The best silverware drawer organizer changes that. It arranges your utensils in clean sets so you grab what you…

Can I paint my wooden bedroom set?

Can i paint my wooden bedroom set

If you are staring at an old wooden bedroom set and asking yourself, can I paint my wooden bedroom set, and if it’s worth the effort to paint, I have a story for you. Last week, I helped my son move into his first place, the same home where his grandmother once lived. As a…

How to care for a maple wood cutting board

How to care for a maple wood cutting board-a maple edge grain cutting board

Cutting boards are an essential tool in the kitchen, as they help maintain a cordial relationship between functionality and the role they play in the kitchen. Cleaning and maintaining a maple wood cutting board entails sanitizing the wood and protecting it from moisture to prevent warping and cracking. How to Care for a Maple Wood…

How to clean wooden end tables without damaging the finish

How to clean wooden end tables without damaging the finish

Wooden end tables are tables that stay beside your sofa, armchair, or bed. They are very essential in the furniture setting of the home, as they provide an extended usage of a centre table, especially in the sitting room area.  With how essential they are in the home, it’s of topmost essence that they are properly…

Are wood cutting boards heat resistant?

Are wood cutting boards heat resistant - a hot skillet on a wooden cutting board

Are wood cutting boards heat resistant? It’s a question many home cooks and chefs get wrong, and the answer could be quietly damaging your board. This article will address that concern by highlighting the attributes and components of wood to determine whether a wood cutting board is heat resistant. It will also inform you of…

How to make wood veneers at home

How to make wood veneers at home

Veneer is a thin slice of wood that is used to cover the surface of wood. Covering the surface of the wood can be for protection or to make the wood look like solid wood. Veneer isn’t cheap or of low quality, as many have been led to believe, but it differs in quality according…

Is vinegar safe to use on wood?

Is vinegar safe to use on wood

If you have ever asked yourself, is vinegar safe to use on wood? This article is for you. Vinegar is a very good and effective cleaning product that is used in the home for cleaning. With its high level of effectiveness, it’s inexpensive, which makes it a popular cleaning solution. It can be used to…

8 Steps to removing wood finish

Steps to removing wood finish

Learning how to make small repairs to your furniture will save you a lot of money and resources. These kinds of repair can be learned, as long as the wood is in good condition and the repair only entails the outer part. Among the repairs you can learn is the restoration part of the wood,…

What are live edge slabs and why are they popular in home designs

What are live edge slabs and why are they popular in home designs

Scroll through any “dream kitchen” Pinterest board for ten seconds and you will spot one: a wide plank of timber with bark-traced edges, knots winking from the surface, and a finish smooth enough to slide a coffee cup across. That, in short, is a live edge slab, and it has quietly become one of the…

10 tips for working with veneers for craft

10 tips for working with veneers for craft

Wood veneer looks intimidating until you actually use it. The thin sheets bend, curl, and split if you breathe wrong, but they let a $40 sheet of plywood look like a $400 walnut panel. For hobbyists building jewelry boxes, speaker cabinets, or refinished side tables, veneer is one of the highest-leverage skills in the woodshop….

Wood planing: A beginner’s guide

Wood planing a beginner’s guide

Getting wood to use for your furniture and other wood projects can be a hassle when you don’t have smooth wood to make the furniture a good fit for any of your woodworking tasks. The simple definition of wood planing means the removal of the surface of the wood to make way for a smooth…

5 top differences between jigs and fixtures

5 top differences between jigs and fixtures

In CNC machining, various tools are used for distinct purposes and can sometimes serve other functions as well. Some of these tools may look similar, which can confuse users and interested individuals trying to differentiate them. One such pair of tools is jigs and fixtures. This article explains the differences between a jig and a…