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Do You Chop Your Own Wood?
For those of us who appreciate a nice wood fire, we either have to buy wood already split, or get out an ax and do the job ourselves. Growing up, I got my fair share of chopping wood as a household chore, but I actually really enjoyed the task. Do you chop it at your home?
Do You Have Wood Paneling?
Unless it is painted, I usually find wood paneling too dark and rustic for my taste, and sometimes it just looks too dated. But in Fall and Winter, it has a cozy effect that I enjoy, especially if there is a fire roaring nearby. Do you have wood paneling?
Love It or Hate It? Wood Trays With Swarovski Crystals
OK, I like wood trays. And I like Swarovski. But together?
Casa Verde: Wooden Furniture That's Green and Budget-Friendly
Slate magazine recently answered a reader's question about affordable, earth-friendly furniture. Are the two concepts compatible? And what are the best options?
Definition: Wood Veneer
Furniture is an investment, so you'd better know what you're in for when you foot the bill for that console you loved so much. One common term you'll come across when shopping for furniture is "wood veneer." This is essentially slices of a superior wood (walnut, mahogany, etc.) that have been glued to lower-priced wood (like pine).
Cool Idea: Firewood Serves as a Table Set
In this outdoor patio, designer Rebecca Cole has used wire and firewood to craft elegantly organic table sets on this patio. I love the surprising contrast between the refined pink cushions and the cordwood. I have to wonder, though, how easy this would be to move.
Roundup: Wild For Walnut
If you're a furnishing with the word "walnut" in your product description, the chances I'm saving my pennies for you are high. I'm wild for walnut! The fine wood is as durable as it is beautiful, and it only looks better with age.
Steal of the Day: Beveled Side Table
If you love the look of wood, but want something that's a little more refined, check out the jewel-like bevels on this West Elm Beveled Side Table (originally $199, now $99.99). The angular ends on the solid acacia wood add an elegant look to these tables, though they'd work equally well as stools, too. In fact, they're so versatile they could easily be used for plant stands, stacks of books, a place to rest your feet while lounging in a living room .
Have You Ever Chopped Firewood?
When I was growing up, we used a woodstove for supplemental heat. It provided a cozy spot to gather after dinner, and certainly warmed up the main rooms of the house. However, all of that wood heating meant that I had to chop and stack a lot of logs, too.
Garden Therapy: New Garden Boxes From Old Wood
This Summer, I used part of a friend's redwood fence to build an additional garden box. Craftster member Emilyhell was lucky enough to try something similar thanks to some generous friends with a remodeling project. She writes, "My boyfriend and I got some old recycled redwood for free from some friends who were replacing their deck.
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