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The squirrels keep chewing through the wood around the access hole in my birdhouse. How do I prevent this?
Add a second piece of wood over the access hole before drilling the hole. This will double the thickness around the hole, which will help keep...
I need some pine boards for a woodworking project. What moisture content is a typical board and how is it dried?
Most quality domestic lumber is kiln dried to a moisture content of 6 percent to 8...
What does 5/4 mean?
Most boards are sold using the quarter (1/4) system, where four 1/4” increments make up an inch. Therefore “4/4 rough” equals 1” thick, 5/4...
How much is a board foot?
A board foot is a basic unit of measurement for lumber equal to 144 cubic inches. To calculate board feet, multiply the length in inches by width...
Can I buy more paneling that matches this piece I already have in my house?
If the design is a standard pattern, it has a number and is easy to reorder. We’ll check the WWPA’s “Standard Product Pattern”...
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