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What’s The Difference Between Wood Putty and Wood Filler?

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  It’s not uncommon for woodworkers to deal with minor to more apparent imperfections in their wood pieces. Rotting, cracking, and scratching all pose problems to wooden surfaces, and it wouldn’t make much sense to replace entire furniture or installations just because of problematic portions. This especially rings true for DIY woodworkers who are particularly prone to making errors. But don’t fret; you won’t need to scrap what you’re working on because wood fillers and wood putty exist. These two are integral products in solving cosmetic blemishes and imperfections on wood. Wood fillers and wood putty are equally well-known for their ability to patch wood up, so much so that they are used interchangeably. However, they are not the same; likewise, their uses and applications differ as well. This article will cover the primary differences between wood fillers and wood putty and when you should be using one over the other. Wood Putty Wood putty is often referred to as “plastic wood,” and

How to Plan the Best Kitchen Design Layout For You

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For the modern home, a kitchen has become so much more than just a place to prepare food. So whether you’re renovating or building a new home, planning the kitchen design layout can be stressful.  For one, the ideal kitchen varies for everyone. Besides personal preference, there are a lot of factors that go into planning your kitchen space. Not to mention the thousands of design “inspo” on Pinterest which, sometimes, only adds to the confusion. This is why most people leave the job to professionals. But if you want to do it DIY, here are some things you need to know about planning the best kitchen design layout for you. Basic Kitchen Layouts There might be thousands of kitchen designs you can choose from. But when it comes to layout, there are only 6 basic types: 1. One Wall Kitchen Perfect for small spaces, this layout has the entire kitchen against a single wall. The storage cabinets hang atop the cooking station and the kitchen sink. This technique utilizes storage space without sac

Concrete vs. Cement: What’s The Difference?

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Two terms in construction that people often mix up are concrete and cement. Most people believe these two things are the same – the material with which we build buildings and floors. However, this is a common misconception; cement is actually a crucial component to concrete, but not vice versa. In this article, we’ll look at concrete vs. cement to understand their fundamental differences. What is cement? Since we mentioned that cement is a component of concrete, I think it’s fitting to define cement first. Cement is a binding agent that is heavily utilized in most, if not all, construction projects. The most common cement you can expect to find is Portland cement, which is not actually its brand. Portland cement comes in a dry powdery form before it is mixed with water and can be used to stick building materials together. But how is it cement made? How it’s made It starts with extracting  limestone  and other primary materials at a quarry through blasting. Cement manufacturing creates