If you have MDF cabinets with laminate paneling, you may have discovered some of the hidden downsides of putting laminate ...

As moisture enters and leaves wood, the volume and properties of wood are changed accordingly. Since there is no guaranteed method for keeping moisture out of wood, appropriate design measures must be ...

Warp is defined as the “deviation of the geometry of a panel from an initial state of flatness.” There are several factors (balanced construction; material handling and storage; and proper laminating, ...

When buying baseboards in the past, you only had just one choice: natural wood, usually pine or hemlock. Now, the choice of materials for baseboards and trim has expanded to include MDF and plastic.

Most woodworking projects are built using a combination of solid-wood boards and some type of sheet good, such as plywood, particleboard, or hardboard (a.k.a.: Masonite). Sheet goods come in large 4x8 ...