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Custom Millwork and Moulding – Get a Better Understanding of Wood Trim Profiles

Baseboard moulding covering the gap between the flooring and the wall.

The look of your home is important – after all, you spend a lot of time there!

So, it stands to reason that you should love every bit of it – from the interior doors to the wood trim profiles. While it may seem like splitting hairs, your crown moulding, baseboard and casing deserve the same kind of attention and love as any other part of your home. And, we promise that updating (or upgrading) your millwork accents will make more of an impact than you ever thought possible.

While settling for any old molding profile may be the norm, your home is your home and it doesn’t have to be cookie-cutter. Why not customize it the way you want? After all, if the wood species of your floors clashes with your existing wood mouldings, it can end up driving you crazy.

To make your home reflect your style from top to bottom, custom millwork and unique moulding profiles are key.

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4 Hunting Cabin Ideas for the Rustic DIY Enthusiast

A log home with a wrap-around porch.

A rustic log cabin isn’t just a great place to spend hunting season – it’s a great place to make memories away from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

Whether you’re building your hunting lodge off-grid or on-grid, it’s important to take some time with the cabin design. The perfect hunting cabin can be a generational getaway not just during hunting season – but year-round – if you take time and care of the exterior and interior design.

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Mix Wood Tones Like an Expert Interior Designer

A dining room with matching warm wood undertones.

Thinking about mixing wood tones in your home but concerned that you’ll end up with a busy, miss-matchy look? Let us put your mind at ease!

Mixing tones of wood furniture and wood floors can create visual interest, leaving you with a stunning, professional-like home design. All you have to do is put a little thought into how the different wood tones interact with one another. Let’s take a look at the considerations you need to take into account before getting started.

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Wooden Dowels – A Handy Piece of Wood for Joinery & More!

A collection of wooden dowel rods.

Wood dowels have been a staple of woodworking and carpentry since the late 19th century, and they come in handy for many DIY projects. If you’re searching for an exceptional woodworking joint or an easy-to-make workpiece, then wooden dowels may be just the thing you need.

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Kitchen Design: Butcher Block Countertop Pros and Cons to Consider

A kitchen remodel with wood counters and wood cabinets.

If you’re thinking of redoing your kitchen countertops, picking the right countertop surface can be a challenge. Obviously, you want something that will last. You don’t want something that requires a ton of upkeep. And, hopefully, in the end, it won’t break the bank.

So, with all of that, have you ever considered wood plank or butcher block countertops? Using wood in your kitchen renovation can add a touch of timeless charm to the space – and these unique styles are definitely on-trend. But still, we’re sure you’re wondering, “Are wood countertops really a good choice?”

Our answer is short and sweet! They sure are!

Let’s take a quick look at the butcher block countertop pros and cons compared to other countertop materials, and you’ll see why so many restaurants and homeowners alike choose to use them in their kitchen design.

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Dowels vs. Screws: Determine Which Joinery Method Is Best for Your Woodworking Project

Dowel rods in comparison to screws and dowel screws.

Dowel vs. screws, screws vs. dowels – if you’re planning a woodworking project, you might be asking yourself which one you should use. When it comes to modern joinery methods, screws are the go-to for manufacturers looking to churn out a high volume of product. But, just because screws are good for fast work, it doesn’t necessarily mean they’re the right fit for your DIY woodworking projects.

Dowels are often labeled as time-consuming or difficult for beginners to master – however, dowel joinery is worth the time and effort to learn. If it’s a strong joint you want, then it’s most likely dowels – not screws – that you need.

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Top 8 Considerations When Remodeling an Old Home

Old home makeover on Renovation Hunters.

Older homes have charm and character that is next to impossible to capture in a new build. But, before diving head-first into the demo and remodeling of an old home, there are a few things to consider.

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Products Come to Life at Fixer-Upper in the Nebraska Sandhills

Old home remodeled on Renovation Hunters near the Nebraska Sandhills.

In early 2022, Hal Shaffer and Chris Filardi gave general contractor Kevin Tarkovich a tour of a historic home in Hyannis, Nebraska. They intended to give new life to the property, as the first project on their new Outdoor Channel series, Renovation Hunters, but the term makeover was an understatement for this 19th-century home, to say the least.

Host Hal Shaffer reassured Kevin on the challenge of renovating the main street’s focal point saying, “You can take all the time you want, as long as it’s done in eight days!” So, they got to work on remodeling old homes for their show – starting in the Sandhills of Nebraska – with the help of numerous craftsmen and DIY-ers, along with some awesome brand partners (if we do say so ourselves).

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Clean the Sawdust Out Of Your Ears & Check Out these Top 10 Woodworker Podcasts

Home builder industry experts at the American Hardwood Advisor studio.

Podcasts are a great resource for all things woodworking, and there are a variety of shows aimed at woodworkers of all skill levels.

In this blog, we’ll count down the top 10 woodworker podcasts for our fellow woodworking enthusiasts, no matter if you’re a beginner, hobbyist or experienced craftsman. So, grab your hand tools, turn up your speakers and settle in for some of the best woodworking industry talk!

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Have You Considered Wide Plank Live Sawn White Oak Flooring?

Wide plank live sawn white oak flooring from Baird Brothers.

If you’re looking to refresh your home, it might be time to consider installing new wood floors. Fortunately, you don’t have to look too far for an on-trend, durable option; wide plank live sawn white oak flooring has taken the housing market by storm, and it’s easy to see why!

  1. Wide plank live sawn flooring is beautiful.
  2. White oak is timeless.
  3. The live sawn technique is environmentally friendly.
  4. Wide plank live sawn white oak flooring fits with numerous design styles.

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