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B is for Bedrooms! A tantalizing look at the challenge.

B is for Bedrooms! A tantalizing look at the challenge of an often-overlooked room in the boat. There is so much scope for storage and space, but this is not always utilised well, or beds are too small and opportunities…

Tips on Buying a Boat; what to look out for to avoid disastrous results

Tips on buying a boat, particularly a narrowboat. It is a big decision, and it can feel like the Wild West out there, especially if it’s your first. It’s hard to know what to look for, who to trust, and…

What Wood – Birch Ply – Stunning & Attractive

What Wood – Birch Ply – While the rest of the series has been on solid timber, mostly hardwoods, we do use quite a bit of Birch Ply, so I think it would be nice to talk a little about…

What Wood – Cedar – this is beautiful Softwood

What Wood – Cedar – Most people will have heard of Cedar. It is a popular wood for cladding, fencing, decking and outdoor furniture. The tree is coniferous so it is considered a softwood and the wood is indeed quite…

What Wood – MDF – Something Unexpected & Affordable

What Wood – MDF – So, at the risk of vilification by the entire boating community, I am going to talk about when to use MDF, or often Moisture Resistant MDF. I have heard so many people say that you…

What wood – Iroko – This is Actually Amazing

What wood – Iroko – In this episode of “What Wood” I am going to tell you about Iroko. This is a West African hardwood, relatively economic as timbers go, and available in long and wide lengths. It’s stocked in…

What Wood – Live Edge Timber

Not a wood by itself, but I guess a genre, live edge timber, also known as waney edge, is some of the most beautiful and unique wood you can get. Essentially, it is where a tree is milled with the…

What Wood – Oak – Eye-Opening, Expensive but a Strong Old Favourite

What Wood – Oak – On this week’s “What Wood” I am going to talk about oak. I think that my feelings around oak may be a little controversial, but let’s go ahead anyway. That’s not to say I don’t…

What Wood – Pine – inexpensive and popular media

What Wood – Pine – Pine has a poor reputation. It is thought by many to be cheap and to rot easily, and to an extent this is true. I would rarely choose pine for an exterior joinery project. With…

What Wood – Sapele – Good, Inexpensive and Practical

What Wood – Sapele – Sapele is a beautiful timber and one of my personal favourites. While the name may not mean much to the average person on the street, it is a widely used timber, and it is available…

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