To complete the birch plywood table box, wood glue was applied to the edge of each piece and then finishing nails were used to assemble them into the shape of our finished box. We then filled our box with fresh fir tree trimmings, white lights and red balls and stars in celebration of a holiday […]
Our birch plywood table box is coming along nicely, as we have been working on our pieces to give them a distressed look. An easy way to do this is to use a hammer to tap the edges of the pieces and then place the pieces on top of some nails or screws on the […]
A great idea for decorating a table for the holidays is to construct a centerpiece box to hold your choice of festive items. Supplies needed to complete this project are a piece of birch plywood, a saw, measuring tape, block sander or sand paper, wood glue, finishing nails and wood stain. To build our box, […]
Halloween occurs each year on October 31st and is a time of celebration and superstition. It began as the eve of the Celtic New Year observed on November 1st. The night before was thought to be the time when the worlds of the living and the dead became blurred, so to ward off roaming ghosts, […]
Another fabulous use of Patriot Timber’s RevBead® Reversible Plywood Beadboard that you may not think about is a backsplash in the laundry room. This adds beauty and character to what may otherwise be a room that gets overlooked on style. RevBead® has two beaded sides; one primed and ready for paint, the other showing the […]
Part I: Independence Day or more commonly known as “Fourth of July” is a federal holiday observed each year commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The Continental Congress declared that the thirteen American colonies regarded themselves as a new nation and no longer part of the British Empire. During […]
Memorial Day is a federal holiday that is celebrated on the last Monday in May to honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. It is also known as the unofficial beginning of summer. Originating in the years following the Civil War and then being known as Decoration Day, Memorial […]
Aesthetic Appeal – Birch plywood has a smooth, rich sheen making it the perfect choice for home furnishings or home improvements. Birch can also be left untreated or stained for a richer color providing versatility when finishing products. Durability – Birch plywood is commonly known for its strength and stability. Three or more layers of Birch are […]
Every year on the first Monday in September, we observe Labor Day. Labor Day was founded in celebration of the American labor movement and dedicated to the contributions and achievements of American workers. In 1894 after a failed attempt to break up the railroad strike, Grover Cleveland made Labor Day a federal holiday. Throughout history, […]
Patriot Timber’s hope is that by sharing the dog house project, we succeeded in demonstrating how easy it is and have inspired you to take precautions for protecting your beloved pets during these blustery winter months. The project was a huge success and the donation was very much appreciated by the folks at the SPCA. […]