Articles for tag: Fireplace Design, Wood Burning Fireplace, Wood Finishes

Cost Effective Fireplace Solutions

Most houses these days aren’t even built with a fireplace in mind. Housing codes in some cities have put a damper on the installation of traditional wood burning fireplaces. Alternative heating sources that don’t require the collection of wood and the cleanup of ash are another reason why fireplace installation in new homes isn’t so ...

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Kitchen Cabinet Reviews: Thomasville

Thomasville is considered to be a leader in kitchen cabinets and other furniture products. They are often cited as being top of the line. They offer a huge supply of cabinets in many styles and designs. They offer the wood finishes of cherry, maple, hickory, laminate, and oak. The company actually has a very long ...

Linseed Oil: The Best Natural Wood Finish

After a Saturday afternoon Woodsmith Shop marathon, my nephew and my brother decided they were master wood workers. My brother’s garage is littered with big and small projects of varying degrees of completion and I got a lovingly-made jewelry box for my birthday. It’s splintery and uneven, but it does have a beautiful finish. They ...

Refinishing Wood Furniture for a French Provincial Look

The white finish of French provincial style furniture fits into the romantic theme of an adult bedroom or the princess theme for a girl’s bedroom. Using white or off-white paint, you can turn wood furniture into a French provincial style, giving the furniture a new design purpose. And French provincial decor isn’t limited to bedroom ...