Buy Hardwood -

: More stable in fluctuating humidity and often easier to install, though it has a thinner "wear layer" for refinishing.

: Can be sanded and refinished many times, but is more susceptible to warping and gapping due to humidity. buy hardwood

For woodworkers, buying hardwood is often more complex than picking up construction lumber at a big-box store. : More stable in fluctuating humidity and often

: Poplar is an inexpensive, easy-to-work-with "semi-hardwood" great for secondary parts or painted finishes. buy hardwood