Woodworker's Journal

Outdoor Projects: Will Any Old Wood Do? Nope.

ow that it’s high summer, you might have an outdoor project or two on your “short list” of things to make before the temps start to chill down again. But, whether it’s a picnic table, planter, a suntanning lounger or an arbor to

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