When it comes to filling holes or cracks, wood filler is the go-to option. It’s easy to use and readily available at home centers and hardware stores. But there are a few things you should know about this handy product before using it on your project or repairs. So, let’s discuss what makes wood filler … Read more

A lot of people have asked me about the best way to keep plastic wood filler from drying out and becoming unusable. The answer is simple: keep it wet. But there are other ways to renew and rehydrate your plastic wood filler so that you can use it again and again, allowing you a more … Read more

Bondo is a type of putty made from a mixture of polymer resin and other ingredients. It’s used to fill holes, depressions, and cracks in wooden surfaces. Bondo wood filler was invented by Fred Bradley in 1953 and was originally called Plastic Wood before being renamed Bondo in 1958. Is Bondo wood filler toxic? The … Read more

The short answer is yes, you can use wood filler over expanding foam. The long answer is that it depends on the application and the brand of spray foam you used. In this post, I will cover some of the best ways to cover over or repair expanding foam with different materials. Can you fill … Read more

You’ve probably heard about Bondo, the famous auto-body filler. But can you use Bondo wood filler for wood projects? That depends on whether or not it’s been hardened. If you don’t harden it and leave it as-is, then no—it won’t work as a filling material because it will crack and crumble away shortly after application. … Read more

Wood filler is a great product for repairing holes and cracks in wood. It’s easy to use, inexpensive and versatile. But what happens if you don’t use hardener on your wood filler? Will it still work? This article will explore the answers to these questions and more! What happens if you use wood filler without … Read more

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