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Question: I want to do some remodeling projects around my house. I went to a home-center store to buy plywood, but there must have been 20 types. How do I know what type to use for various projects?

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Oriented Strand Board (OSB) doesn't look as good as plywood, but the two are virtually equal in terms of structural stability. Plus, OSB is cheaper.