Plywood is stronger and more stable than solid lumber, but choosing the right panel isn’t always easy. In addition to all the choices, you have to sort through the confusing labels, like three-eighths ...

For about $1 extra, grids can be printed on 4x8 plywood sheets. Pre-marking the wood is expected to save time and money, as well as improve nailing accuracy. It’s apparently an idea whose time has ...

Long ago, when I wanted a plywood sheet, I would go to the local big box hardware store and buy whatever was at the center of the optimization curve for cheapest and nicest looking. I would inevitably ...

I want to make a large sliding door based on a single sheet of 3/4″ plywood. The problem is, the sheet would ideally be 6 foot x 8 foot. I understand that the standard size is 4×8. Do 6×8 sheets exist ...

As a builder and flooring installer, I’ve learned the benefits of oriented strand board (OSB) and have often used it as a cost-effective alternative to plywood for sheathing and subfloors. The ...

A home improvement guru gives you some guidance on how to make new shelving for your home. Basic shelves are easy and inexpensive to construct using wood, plywood, or fiberboard cut to specific ...