Martin Flood

If you’re a DIYer, chances are you’ve got a few bottles of wood glue in your cupboard. And if that’s true, then it’s a good idea to know how effective it is at different tasks around your home and garden. With this guide to the best uses for wood glue and tips on how to … Read more

Elmer’s wood filler is a useful product that can fix many things around the house, from cracks in walls and doors to holes in furniture. But how long does it last, and what’s the best way to use it? Here are some tips on how to keep your Elmer’s wood filler fresh and effective for … Read more

This is a common question at the woodworking shop. We get asked if you can mix sawdust with wood filler, and the answer is yes! Can you see where this is going? You can use sawdust as an ingredient in your next batch of homemade wood filler, just like we do here at our workshop. … Read more

We’ve all been there: You sand a piece of wood, then priming it seems like the next logical step. But after applying primer and sanding again, you notice that there are still some ridges or holes in your project. And this is where things get tricky—does that mean you need to go back and apply … Read more

Wood filler is a material used to fill holes and cracks in wood. It comes in either a dry powder that you mix with water or as a pre-mixed putty. In order for the wood filler to be set properly, you need to add an additional component called hardener, which is typically sold separately from … Read more

Whether you’re a crafty DIYer or a professional contractor, you’ve probably used wood filler at some point in your life. But what happens when that tub of putty dries out before you get to use it? You could find yourself with a big mess on your hands—and no way to fix it! In this post, … Read more

In this post, we’ll look at a few ways you can repair and restore your particle board furniture. We’ll walk you through the different types of fillers and putties that are available, how to use them, and what kind of paint works best for each project. How do you fill holes in particle board? Picking … Read more

The most common use for wood filler is to repair cracks, holes, and other imperfections in your home’s walls, doors, and trim. Many people also use it on furniture and cabinetry to hide dings or scratches. In this article, we’ll address the question of whether or not can wood filler get rained on, as well … Read more

Wood filler is a great way to fix holes, cracks, and chips in wood. It’s easy to use, affordable and readily available at most home improvement stores. But it can be tricky to know how much hardener you need when working with wood filler. And if you don’t mix the two together correctly, you could … Read more