If you’re thinking of getting your picture framed, chances are, you’ll have heard a number of picture framing companies tell you that you should opt for wooden frames. Granted that wooden frames are very resilient and elegant, that doesn’t mean that they can be made from just any wood.

Wood can be categorized into two broad types, hardwood and softwood. However, this is where things get tricky. Hardwood doesn’t mean the wood’s denser or harder, nor is softwood, softer,...


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