Martin Flood

I love woodworking. It’s a great hobby, but it can also be expensive if you’re not careful. For example, I’m currently working on a project that requires me to stain my table legs and chairs before putting them back together. To do this, I went over each piece with sandpaper and then stained them using … Read more

Dogs have a natural instinct to chew on things, especially when they’re teething. But when their chewing goes too far, you may find yourself wondering if wood filler is toxic for dogs. While it’s unlikely that your dog will eat enough wood filler to cause serious harm, there are some precautions you should take if … Read more

If you’re going to put wood filler down over the grain in your furniture, you might wonder if it’s the same thing as a grain filler. The two are very similar and they both serve the same purpose: filling up gaps and voids in wood so that you can sand it down smooth and then … Read more

I’m a domestic goddess, and I love to DIY. You can imagine how excited I was when I had a new home built and could finally get my hands dirty with some serious home projects. However, there are many materials that have been used for building homes over the years, such as wood and concrete. … Read more

I’ve always been a big fan of wood filler. It’s just so versatile, and it can do almost anything! But there are times when the wood filler you have on hand seems a little bit too hard to use. Maybe it’s a little too old, or maybe you’re working with harder woods than your favorite … Read more

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