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What light wood can be used to build furniture?

Can anyone tell me what are the light wood used to build furniture? Wood that are light but yet are tough to withstand a person's weight. For example, we may need to build a wooden chair for ourselves. The chair will need to be strong to withstand the person's weight. So what wood will most suit it?

I know teak is used to build furniture, but teak is so heavy, let alone expensive.

Is it safe to burn wood furniture?

I have an old computer desk, that I'm throwing out because it is damaged beyond use.

Could I just chop it up and burn it as firewood, or is furniture wood usually treated with chemicals that could be harmful?

I want to build and design wood furniture. What type of degree should I be looking at getting?

I have (finally) decided on what I really want to do with my life- design and build wood and other natural material furniture. Unfortunately, I can't think of what field of Bachelor's degree would give me the credentials needed to break into that field. I hate designing with computers (but it is a necessary evil), but love the tactile response that wood offers. Any degree/certification suggestions?

What is the best way to fix scuffs and scratches on wood furniture?

I recently bought new wood furniture, and I'm ashamed to say that I've already scuffed up my cocktail table by sliding my laptop and coaster on it. What is the best way to fix scuffs and scratches on wood furniture? Is there a certain product that is good for fixing this?

What color should I paint my walls when I have maple wood furniture?

My room is filled with maple wood furniture and I've been doing some remodeling. New curtains and new wood shutters and new crown molding. I've been looking at some turquoise colors and some purples but I'm not sure if it will complement the wood. It's originally white. Would green or yellowish orange be better? Thanks.