The holidays are drawing near, so you may want to consider this… Wood crafted luxury items can provide one-of-a-kind warmth that can make a home cozy during the holidays, as well as the perfect gift. Imagine Christmas stockings hung with care along a stately mantel constructed from a unique piece of live edge wood. Or how about a wooden sled …
Which Stain Is Right for You
Choosing the stain that will work best for a particular project depends, in large part, on the wood you decide to use. When applied to wood, stain changes its color. So, the same color stain you use on a light oak, for instance, will appear very different than it would on a darker wood like walnut or cherry. There are …
If You Build It, They Will Come!
This is a great time of year for enjoying all your property has to offer. Is your backyard a “Field of Dreams”? Would you like it to be? Creating a personal outdoor oasis could be as simple as adding a new DIY bench with planter boxes on each end or as extensive as building a gazebo that serves as your …
Sustainable Lumber: Which Wood Is and Where to Get It
Are you an eco-conscious woodworker or DIY weekend warrior? Or maybe you are a building contractor who is running into more and more requests for sustainable lumber projects. Sustainable lumber is far more than reclaimed wood. It is lumber harvested from quickly regenerating forests, it is varied and it can be beautiful and effective. Some of the most sustainable wood …
Modern Wood Doors
Just like the eyes are the window to the soul, a door greets you when you enter a house, leaving a lasting impression – like it or not. Is it time for you and modern wood doors to become more closely acquainted? Did you know that homes with new black front doors have a tendency to sell at a higher …
What’s Trending in Wood Accents
Want to add just the right amount of cozy to your den? Ever thought about a wood accent wall or part of a wall? Or add a wood accent wall behind your commode to transform that boring half-bath into a showpiece! Rough wood in an elegant, small piece pattern is perfect around windows or for that tiny kitchen nook or …
The Benefits of Woodworking
Woodworking is a valuable skill which can result in some remarkable pieces, but it comes with a host of other benefits as well… Expressing yourself creatively with woodworking projects from cabinets to carvings is a great way to fuel your artistic juices. That leads to the next benefit of woodworking, which is the fact that everything you personally create with …
Hardwood Flooring Trends
Want to know what is trending when it comes to hardwood floors? According to real estate experts in a recent 2023 report, hardwood floors continue to maintain their favored status among prospective home buyers; their rich luster besting the popularity and appeal of fluffy wall-to-wall carpets and the recent upscale vinyl plank trend. These real estate agents also agree that …
You vs. Termites
Florida may be a majestic setting, but its temperate weather makes it not only a haven for its residents and visitors, but an oasis for bugs including termites and carpenter ants. When you have a woodworking project, whether it is something as simple as an outdoor table or a more intricate project such as a gazebo or a pool deck …
Molding History
So much of our lives are framed by moldings, from the baseboards edging our rich wooden floors, to the wainscoting enhancing our walls, to handsome cornices adorning our ceilings, decorative lintels atop our doors and the ornamental shapes which embellish our most exquisite entryways. Moldings were used in ancient temples, one of the finest examples being Greece’s Parthenon which is …