Plywood edges perform like the end grain of most woods when stained: they absorb more stain than the rest of the surface and get darker. With plywood, the edges usually appear blotchy and unattractive ...

Q-I am building some cabinets and simple furniture, some of which will be painted and some stained or varnished. I find it easier and simpler to use plywood rather than solid lumber, but this leaves ...

When you want to make some furniture or other decorative pieces, plywood is a much cheaper alternative to solid wood. If you want to hide the fact that it’s plywood, however, you can apply edge ...

Plywood is the most popular building material for DIY woodworkers. It’s relatively cheap, strong, and easy to work with. But not everyone is a fan of the unfinished edges. Here’s how to apply edge ...