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I'm looking to make a few wood cutting boards for myself and some family in the near future and I'd like some input on a few things: 1. What wood species do you find the best for making boards out of? 2. End grain vs side grain, is there any real difference? 3. I'm thinking of making some...

Are there any differences or advantages to a fire proof/resistant cabinet compared to a metal storage cabinet such as a old filing cabinet? I've never really looked at a fire rated cabinet before so I'm hoping others can chime in. I'm really looking for the best option to store my cordless...

If you were looking at a new tool cabinet in the 40-52" width range, which box would you pick? I'm just a weekend warrior so these boxes will see very light use. It will be stationary, I won't be moving it around fully loaded. Budget is $1,000 CAD or less, preferably under $800. I know, for...

We are starting the planning stages for an addition to our house. Our current plan is to build a two car garage with a full second storey living space above it. This garage will be strictly for vehicle parking and storage, any projects will be done in my shop. So far I'm thinking the rough...

I'm looking to do a window film type product on my shop windows. Mainly for privacy but also to keep some sun out. Does anyone have a recommendation for a product like this or where I should look? I've done a search here but there weren't many recent results, some over 10 years old. Would...

I'd like to pick the GJ brain on what they would do in this situation. I've gotten to a point in my workshop build that is is now a useable space. It should be all closed in by winter. However it is not insulated yet, and likely won't be for a few years. I realize I'm not going to be able to...

Well as the title says we are supposed to be getting a new concrete floor poured next week in our restoration project (link below). I thought there was a sticky about everything to do with floor coatings but it seems to have vanished. Hopefully you guys can help me out here. Basically I have no...

Spring 2025 update: Well this thread has certainly morphed into a lot more than I ever expected. I thought I'd edit this to add some clarity and timeline of events past and planned. -The first few pages are of restoring and getting the old schoolhouse watertight. -After this, the focus has...

So we have just bought a country property with an old derelict building that we would like to save. Now I know many will say to just tear it down but it has some interesting historical aspects; basically it's been around since 1870, and up until 1970 it was a one room schoolhouse. It even had...