In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: There are essentially two types of wood to choose from for a project: hardwoods and softwoods. Each have benefits and drawbacks depending on your needs. Hardwoods are made from trees that lose their leaves in the fall. Hardwoods are generally denser than softwoods, but they have larger pores making for a rougher appearance. If you're making high-quality furniture, desks, flooring, or any type of construction work that needs to last longterm, go for hardwoods. Softwoods are from evergreen trees, which do not lose their leaves in the winter. Soft woods have smaller pores, making them look somewhat smoother. Lighter types of projects, such as windows and doors, are made from softwoods. If you're not making a heavy-duty wood project, you can go for softwoods. If possible, you should know what grade your wood is to assess its quality. When buying cheaper wood, or salvaging free wood, this may not be possible. In situations where you can get the wood's grade, make sure to do so. This can help you determine if you're getting a good deal. Hardwoods are graded on the amount of usable material in the wood, as well as the number of defects. Lower grades may be acceptable for smaller projects, or for foundational materials. Wood graded as "First and Second" or "Select" is higher grade material. These products have 83% usable material. Wood grade as "#1 Common" and "#2 Common" is of lower quality. These products have between 66% and 50% usable material. Softwoods are graded based on strength and appearance. Woods with a lower grade tend to have more defects. C Select and D Select softwoods have the least defects, while 2 Common and 3 Common have the most defects. If you're using wood for something like shelves, you can probably get by with a lower graded softwood. Softwoods comes in many types. If you require softwood for your project, figure out what type you want. Keep in mind, however, when going for cheap wood, you may not get your first choice. Have an idea of a few different types of softwood you would be okay with using. Cedar has a reddish color and is very soft. It's frequently used for things like decks, furniture, and building exteriors. Douglas Fir also has a reddish tint, and is relatively inexpensive. It can be a great alternative to cedar. It can also be used for furniture making. Pine is very soft and easy to work with, and has a very light color. One downside is that pine stains very easily. Redwood is typically used for outdoor projects. It has a reddish tint to it. It tends to be moderately priced, but you may be able to find cheaper redwood when looking in the right places. If your project requires hardwood, figure out what type of hardwood you need. As with softwood, you may not get your first choice when seeking out cheap wood, so have a few different types you would be willing to use. Ash has a pale-brown appearance and is easier to work with than most hardwoods, but is somewhat difficult to find. Ash is probably not the best option when seeking cheap wood, as it's presence in the market is limited. If you want a pale wood, go for birch over ash. It also a pale appearance and tends to be less expensive than other hardwoods. Cherry wood has a reddish-brown color and is very popular as it's easy to work with. However, it can be very expensive, so it may be difficult to find it cheap. Mahogany also has a reddish tint, and may be cheaper. Maple is among the cheapest varieties of hardwood. Cheap maple can often be found at lumberyards. Poplar is another fairly inexpensive hardwood, that has a lighter color.
Summary: Decide between hardwood and softwood. Learn the grading system for hard and soft wood. Choose a type of softwood, if you need softwood. Select a hardwood type, if you need hardwood.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If he's already looking at you, he has taken interest in you. This method works better in room full of people. If he is just as flirtatious and friendly, he may be playing the field a bit. If he is clearly reserving something special for you, it's a direct hit. For example, pretend to fall over and act a little upset about it. If he is at your shoulder for the rest of the day, this proves he may be interested in you. If he teases back, tease him more. Playful bantering often occurs between lovers, as this is a way to cause laughter and happiness. If he immediately smiles back, this is another sign that he might like you. If he asks questions about your reactions to certain actions (ex: "How would you react if I did [insert action] to you?"), there's a possibility that he wants to know how you'll react to him doing something a little more personal with you. Usually best friends tell their friends who their crushes are. If he doesn't tell you or acts embarrassed, he may not want to admit his feelings to you. Keep acting innocent, and try to persuade him to tell you. For example, say something along the lines of, "Please? We're best friends. You know I won't tell anyone." However, avoid pushing him too hard, or he may grow uncomfortable. Talk to him in private to see if he confesses his feelings for you.
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Briefly glance at him every so often. See how he acts around other girls. Intentionally do something that would be potentially upsetting to you. Tease him. Smile at him. Talk about who you like (assuming that you like this guy/girl too). Ask him who he likes. If you do like him, try reversing the strategies listed to show you like him. Tell him that you might be interested in him.