Redwood is a type of softwood that has a variety of uses. It comes from three species of trees which are all evergreen coniferous trees. Here we look at the various types of redwood, their qualities, and uses.

Ash is a hardwood that is known for its strength and durability, as well as its flexibility. Ashwood can come from various different ash trees, as there are over 40 species in existence, which are mostly deciduous, though a few are evergreen. Ash is considered by many woodworkers as a lower-budget version of oak. Here we look at different types of ash wood, what it is used for, and where it comes from.

Using two colors of paint on a single wall can be a good way to create the visual illusion of more space or a brighter and lighter room. It can also be used to create different areas in the room, especially in open-plan spaces. Here we look at the different ways you can divide a wall with two paint colors.

Sapphire blue is a heavily saturated blue color that is named after the gemstone of the same name. This color is darker than royal blue but not as dark as navy blue. It is currently an extremely popular shade in interior design and is being used in a wide range of styles.

Red has been an intense color tone and one of the most popular and saturated of its shades is cherry red. Learning the right use of cherry red will improve the aesthetics of your home and your life quality. Here we’ll learn all about cherry red, how to use and pair it in your home.

A subway tile has a traditional and standard size of 3 x 6 inches. Other common sizes include 2 x 4 inches, 4 x 8 inches, 6 x 12 inches. Some popular subway tile patterns include 50% offset, ⅓ offset, ¼ offset, Grid, Herringbone.

The hole punch comes in various standard sizes including the ISO 838 (with 2 holes apart), 3-hole, 4-hole 888, 4-hole legal, and single punch. It typically has a diameter of 6±0.5 mm and there are 80 – 108mm between holes depending on the manufacturer.

Shiplap has been around for such a long time; originally used on boats, not it has been used on home siding, in modern style houses like farmhouses, coastal homes, and as accents as well. If you’re thinking of using shiplap for exterior or interior applications, learn about the dimensions of the planks here.

Mobile homes usually come at are three standard sizes – 30 inches by 60 inches, 36 inches by 60 inches, and 36 inches by 54 inches.

Drywall usually comes at standard sizes of 4 foot by 8 foot, 4 foot by 12 foot, 4 foot by 16 foot with a thickness of ¼ inch, ½ inch, and ⅝ inch.

The standard coaster size, either in a circular or square shape, comes at 3.5 inches across or 4 inches across. Paper coaster usually has 3 standard sizes of thickness, including 1mm, 1.4mm, and 2mm.

The most common size for a blueprint produced by an architectural firm is 18 inches by 24 inches or 24 inches by 36 inches. These are known as size ARCH C and size ARCH D. Other sizes include ARCH A, ARCH B, ARCH E, and ARCH E1. The size of a blueprint produced by an engineer will have a different standard size to that produced by an architect.