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Is Wood Porous or Non-Porous?

“breathing in carbon dioxide and breathing out oxygen” – that’s the first advantage when we think of trees. Many of us, including me, will think there are millions of cells and holes inside the branches, which enables the wood can release oxygen and absorb water. So I believe that many people would think wood is […]

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Wooden Nickel? What is that?

Have you heard the phrase ‘Don’t take any wooden nickels‘? I was really confused when the first time I heard the sentence. I was thinking: What is wooden nickel? What do you mean by saying wooden nickels, how can I take it? I’ve never seen a wooden nickel. If you have the same questions as […]

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How Long Can Wood Pellets Last

Wood pellets are perfect to burn for your fires, and we usually use wood pellets as BBQ fuel or use them for the winter supply. Unlike other fuels, wood pellets are made of wood waste and they are renewable & eco-friendly. If you don’t know how much wood pellets you need, how long wood pellets […]

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What Wood is Good for Smoking Meat

Grilling steak and ribs with friends and families by the pool has always been a dream life for me.   I love grilled and barbecued food, but smoked meat must be one of my favorite method of cooking meat outside.   If you are not sure about what is the best part of smoking food […]

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Does Wood Always Float on Water?

You may have seen some movie scenes like people hold on to wood logs when they are stranded at sea. But is it really going to work in real life? Have you thought about other possibilities? Will wood sink in water? In what circumstances will a wood log not be able to float on water? […]

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What Kind of Wood is a Violin Made of?

Some violin beginners may have loads of questions about the sound of their instruments. One of them is: Does wood matter for violins? Yes! Wood makes a huge difference for your violin, and it affects the sound and tone of the violin. Truth be told, the wood type is a big deal for any instruments […]