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Finding American Wood Craftsmen

Finding American Wood Craftsmen


Tuesday, November 18, 2014

As Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale, owner of Gallery Furniture, like to say, "ENERGY and ENTHUSIASM rule the day." Sayings like these, known around Houston, Texas as "Mackisms," are Mcingvale's way of inspiring those around him to be their best everyday. One of McIngvale's Mackisms - "If it is to be... it's up to me" - ...

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Milan Design Week 2014

Milan Design Week 2014


Saturday, November 1, 2014

source: Yatzer Milan Design Week 2014 incorporated a number of innovative concepts applied to solid wood furnishings. The bright designs, unique pairings and domestic furnishings have seen an influence from these trends, and construction. Solid wood is an integral part of furniture design. Surface interest and combinations have become two of the leading methods of customization ...

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Sturdy Chairs

What to Look For: Sturdy Chairs


Tuesday, October 14, 2014

When you're buying a nice dining set made of all solid wood, you want to be sure that your purchase is going to last.  You've taken the time out to really inspect the joints used in the table, make sure the grain is facing the same direction, and picked out the type of wood you ...

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Care and Clean for Wood Furniture

How to Clean and Care for Your Solid Wood Furniture


Sunday, September 28, 2014

We all know that the way you care for any type of furniture can dramatically change its lifespan within your home. Take care of a nice piece of solid wood furniture and you can expect it to last you a lifetime of beauty and quality. Here are some tips, tricks and overall advice for care ...

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Refinishing Your Solid Wood

Refinishing Your Made to Last Solid Wood


Friday, September 12, 2014

source: Bob Vila The benefit to purchasing solid wood furniture is the fact that it will last you a lifetime if you take good care of it. Even after some dings and dents from the dog, the kids, or just general wear and tear, you can bring you solid wood furniture back it's original luster ...

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How to Spot Wood Veneer


Wednesday, August 27, 2014

source: Casa Madera Floors Wood Veneer is a thin slice of wood that is typically glued onto core panels to produce flat surfaces such as doors, cabinets, and furniture. Veneers can be great for aesthetics; it’s essentially thin slices of exotic wood over top of cheaper materials. However, you sacrifice quality when choosing veneer over ...

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Judging Quality in Wood Furniture


Saturday, July 19, 2014

Judging whether or not a solid wood piece of furniture is of a high or low quality does not take an expert. There are simple details that can be examined, such as the material used for construction, the method in which the piece was built, and the final finish of the piece to determine its ...

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Quick Solutions to Fixing Wood Surfaces


Saturday, July 12, 2014

When purchasing a piece of solid wood furniture, you are making an investment that should last you and your family for years. Nicks and scratches are sometimes inevitable though, so keep your furniture looking beautiful with these quick tips from about.com on how to correct minor surface damages. Wood Polish Using wood polish to cover any surface ...

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How to Spot Solid Wood Impostors


Sunday, June 22, 2014

Source: Inhabitat Solid wood is among some of the most desired furniture materials on the market. Many consumers search for pieces with the look and quality of solid wood furniture. Due to this, it is not uncommon to find various materials that mock solid wood but are in fact engineered woods. These engineered woods, such ...

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American Made with the best materials!

Solid Wood Expertise


Sunday, June 8, 2014

To ensure a top quality product when building solid wood furniture made here in America, a certain level of expertise is required. The Amish communities in Ohio possess furniture crafting expertise in every way, from the initial stages of assembly, to the actual execution of the piece. First, they start with a simple method of sketching the ...

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5 Benefits of Solid Wood Furniture


Sunday, June 1, 2014

Purchasing furniture can many times prove to be a hefty investment. How long you are able to use your furniture will depend on the quality of the pieces you buy. Solid wood furniture will generally be of the highest quality, along with providing many other benefits. Consider the following perks of solid wood when shopping ...

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What to Look for: Solid Wood Drawers


Sunday, May 25, 2014

One of the many benefits of purchasing furniture made in America is the quality of the product, and effort that is put into crafting each piece, ensuring style and durability. In the Amish country of Ohio, hard-working Amish craftsmen and women manufacture furniture starting with high quality solid wood and some of the industry’s most reliable ...

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