If you’re like most homeowners, you’ve probably replaced the door at some point. But even if it’s a new door, chances are that the threshold—the part where the bottom of the door meets the floor—isn’t perfectly level. This can be really frustrating if you have kids or pets who seem to always trip over it! … Read more

Wood fillers are designed to do just that: fill gaps, cracks, and holes in wood. But sometimes you don’t want the filler to be quite so… filler-y. In fact, you might prefer it if your wood filler blended in with the rest of the wood rather than standing out as an obvious patch. This is … Read more

Wood filler can be a lifesaver when it comes to fixing holes or cracks in wood. It’s also easy to use, but one thing you may not know is that it doesn’t just come in one color. In fact, there are several different types of wood filler available: These four types of wood filler each … Read more

The best way to make wood filler with sawdust for hardwood floors is to mix it with glue and water. This will allow the sawdust to adhere better to the surface of the floor so that it can be sanded down later on. What can I mix with sawdust to make wood filler? The best … Read more

You want to be sure that your wood filler has had plenty of time to dry before painting over it. A long drying time could lead to a failure of the paint to stick properly, which can lead to cracking or peeling later on. How long before you can paint wood filler? If you just … Read more

If you’ve got a small crack in a piece of wood furniture, do you need to rush out and buy some wood filler? The answer is usually yes, but there are times when it’s much easier to use caulk instead. You might even have some caulk handy already. In this article, we’ll talk about how … Read more

The answer to the question, “How do I get the residue off the wood?” is: it depends. Theoretically, you should be able to wipe away any dried-up residue with mineral spirits or paint thinner. But if you don’t want to go through all that trouble (and risk getting nasty chemicals on your hands), just sand … Read more

There are many different ways to repair door frames, depending on the type of damage and your budget. Wood fillers are one option and can be found at any home improvement store or lumberyard. They come in a variety of colors and textures, from basic white to wood grain patterns. How do you use a … Read more

You’ve just found the perfect piece of wood to use in your next project. You’re excited to get started, but when you take the wood out of its packaging, you notice that there are visible screw holes in it. What do you do? Do these screw holes ruin your project? Can they be fixed? Read … Read more

Wood filler is one of the most common home improvement products. It’s cheap, easy to use, and can be used to fill any crack or hole in your woodwork. But, we all know that nothing is perfect and there are times when you’ll need to repair damaged wood with more than just a simple application … Read more