Custom Cabinets vs. Manufactured Cabinets
We hear this all the time: “Sure, I’d love to get custom cabinets (or whatever), but won’t they be much more expensive than mass-produced ones?” The answer is, not necessarily.
Read MoreWainscoting and Beadboard: The Sky’s the Limit
In the 1500s, wainscoting was no more than a wall covering. Today, however, when it comes to wainscoting & beadboard, the sky’s the limit.
Read MoreCustom Moulding vs. Stock Moulding: The Pros & Cons
Years ago, there were basically two types of casings available; “colonial” and “clamshell,” in either 2 1/2″ or 3 1/2″ widths. Of course those two old standbys are still around, also available in finger jointed versions, either primed or bare wood. I refuse to use anything that is finger jointed. If you buy finger jointed mouldings, you…
Read MoreWoodworking Tools: The Art of the Lathe
As you become more and more skilled at woodworking, you will find yourself trying and using more different tools, often becoming more interested in certain ones. In my case, years ago I became fascinated with the lathe. I didn’t have much money, so I made my own, quite primitive. I made all the usual turned…
Read MoreWoodworking is What We Do
Years ago, there was a joke going around about woodworking. “A guy walks in to a library, and asks the librarian where he could find the book entitled, “How I Became A Millionaire With My Basement Woodworking Shop.” She replies, “Oh, yes; it’s right over there in the fiction section!” Well, it’s no longer such…
Read MoreFinding the Perfect Furniture for Your Home
Furniture can be a significant investment, and there are few things more frustrating than buying a piece that you thought was perfect only to get it home and discover that it doesn’t really fit. Either it’s too big, too small or simply doesn’t match the rest of your decor. Custom wood furniture solves all these…
Read MorePopular Types of Softwood for Furniture Making
When considering which types of wood to use for furniture-making, you may be presented with the choice between hardwood and softwood. Hardwood is not necessarily harder or denser, it actually has to do with the plant’s reproduction process. Hardwood trees are angiosperms—plants that produce seeds with a covering, like an apple or an acorn. Softwood…
Read MoreEfficient Interior Design Strategies With Custom Furniture
There’s something about custom wood furniture that brings a room design to life. Whether you’re building a new home or taking another look at your interior room design, find out how quality furniture can offer you the right dimensions, the perfect look and the ideal investment for a timeless home. These pieces can turn a…
Read MoreSpecialty Lumber is Our Legacy, Since 1922
A loaf of bread cost 7¢ and a pound of steak would run you about 26¢. The gummy bear was just invented in Germany, and Babe Ruth was the most famous person in the country. It was 1922, and it was the year that Barney & Carey Company Inc. was founded on the banks of…
Read MoreChoosing Between Hardwood or Softwood for Your Projects
When you have a building project going on, you generally think of your budget first. It can be easier to accept a lower quality material in the interest of saving money, but this choice doesn’t always guarantee durability and longevity. There are several types of specialty lumber available for projects, but they are most commonly…
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