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Wood comes in many different natural colors. It can be [[stained]] or [[paint]]ed. Different species have a variety of harnesses and degrees of flexibility. Wood has a grain that can provide texture and appearance patterns. |
Wood comes in many different natural colors. It can be [[stained]] or [[paint]]ed. Different species have a variety of harnesses and degrees of flexibility. Wood has a grain that can provide texture and appearance patterns. |
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[[Image:A_toy.jpg|150px|simple wooded train]][[Image:Garden_Deer.jpg|150px|wooden toy deer]][[Image:Organized_mess.jpg|150px|wooden tricycle and other toys]][[Image:Packaged_London_Underground_Wooden_Toy_Tube_Train.jpg|150px|wooded toy train]][[Image:Building_Blocks.jpg|150px|colorfully painted wooded building blocks]] |
[[Image:A_toy.jpg|150px|simple wooded train]][[Image:Garden_Deer.jpg|150px|wooden toy deer]][[Image:Organized_mess.jpg|150px|wooden tricycle and other toys]][[Image:Packaged_London_Underground_Wooden_Toy_Tube_Train.jpg|150px|wooded toy train]][[Image:Building_Blocks.jpg|150px|colorfully painted wooded building blocks]] |
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* [[humidifier]] and [[dehumidifier]] |
* [[humidifier]] and [[dehumidifier]] |
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* [[bamboo]] |
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Revision as of 22:13, 18 December 2011
wood desk, wood floor
Wood is an important material in many homes. It is used to build the structures that hold the homes. Many pieces of furniture are build or framed with wood. Wood is also part of many decorative objects, for instance, picture frames.
Wood also serves other purposes in homes. It is burned in fireplaces. There are many wood toys that have become classics.
Wood comes in many different natural colors. It can be stained or painted. Different species have a variety of harnesses and degrees of flexibility. Wood has a grain that can provide texture and appearance patterns.
Some of the kinds of wood used in homes are pine, cherry, oak, cedar, teak, ash, mahogany, birch.
Care
Wood may need polishing. Too much dampness can warp wood or encourage the growth of mold on it. On the other hand, if it gets too dry, it can cause cracking or other damage.