Coming off a 100º weekend and looking at a forecast filled with days in the high 80ºs and 90ºs, we’re reminded how important it is to consider the hot, humid New England weather when choosing the best specialty lumber for the exterior of your home. Specifically the...
During the last four months of shelter-in-place and stay-at-home orders, people have become real handy. With many businesses closed or operating at a limited capacity—and with the public health threat of a potentially deadly virus—most people are spending a lot more...
Talented people around the globe have practiced woodworking for centuries. One of the oldest and most exacting types of wood skills is ‘turning’ with its use of gouges, skews and lathes. If you love working with lumber and want to try your hand at turning wood, you...
When contracting out machining work, it is important to find a company that you can trust to handle your machining. When you work with a reliable machining contractor you don’t have to waste time worrying about the results you’ll achieve or micro-managing...
Finding the right furniture for your home helps you create the look you want. A great piece of furniture matches both your comfort and aesthetic needs perfectly. The best way to ensure that you get exactly what you’re looking for is to buy custom furniture....
Industry lingo is a valuable shorthand that makes it easier for those in a field to communicate quickly and efficiently. Unfortunately, if you’re on the outside looking in, lumber lingo can make it hard to understand what your contractor or construction...
