Wood sizes

The hardness of various types of wood .

A selection of hand crafted wooden items.

Janka Wood Density Chart

Sometimes it’s a nice change to get something for free, don’t you agree? That’s exactly why we wanted to share this plan with you! The good people at The Classic Archives shared the plans for this cute and compact guest cabin complete with an adult-sized loft. This is a great option for a getaway in the woods or even in your backyard for guests!

Interior design cheat sheets FTW.

An infographic showing the nominal versus actual dimensions of common lumber sizes.

It may not be very big, but you’ll have it paid off before opening the front door for the first time. Build this small cabin for about 4 grand.

Tuesday Tool Tip: Keep your eye on the size. | When you're building projects with dimensional lumber (2x4s, etc.), remember that the actual size of a board is always smaller than its "nominal" (stated) size. You can use this chart with common board sizes as a reference for your next project.