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How To Choose Built-In Furniture
Making the spaces in your home work well for you can be a challenge sometimes. You may have an odd corner or a room that is an awkward size, making it difficult to find ready-made furniture to fit. Alternatively, you may have specific guidelines that nothing seems to...
More Than Just Little Pieces of Wood, Because It’s More Than “Just a Hobby”
Most woodworking hobbyists don't need long lengths of hardwood, especially if they are crafting a small project. Unfortunately, most hardwood companies are geared toward being strictly wholesale, with few exceptions. They don't look kindly upon the person who asks if...
3 Questions to Ask An Expert Carpenter
You've decided to hire an expert for your next big woodworking project. This is an excellent choice; there is so much to the craft which will be second nature to a master carpenter that would be daunting for a DIYer. Here are three questions to ask any carpenter...
The Mindset of Woodworking
As a boy, I was introduced to woodworking by my uncle, who was an electrician, but knew his way around carpentry, as well. Better yet, I had two great uncles, from the "old country," who had been expert carpenters, and one a stair builder. One of them was the father...
3 Reasons To Install a Custom Built-In
Your home needs somewhere to store all the books, entertainment equipment or materials, craft supplies, or whatever your heart desires. Sure, you could purchase a furniture piece from a big box store, but you run the risk of it being not quite right; it could not have...
Selecting the Right Wood Supplier For Your Wood Moulding
Searching for custom wood moulding to provide to your customers can be a headache. You want to provide the best product for your clients, but don't want to have to charge them extra to get the high quality. When searching for the best wood supplier, consider the...
What’s New (and What Never Changes) at Barney & Carey Co.
Like just about every other business right now, we at Barney & Carey Co. are often finding it harder to come up with certain materials; however, by reaching out to other mills and wholesalers, we have been able to get what we—and what our customers—need. Quality can be an issue these days, especially with hardwoods. Whenever I am allowed to do so—even at some additional cost—I will personally go to these suppliers and hand pick our wood.
A Custom Wood Fireplace Mantels Adds Elegance To Your Home
When your home is your castle, you want to be a welcoming place with subtle, sophisticated beauty. If you have a fireplace, it is the perfect locale for a custom wood mantel to showcase your style with intricate designs and beautiful finishes that provide a talking...
What You Need to Know About Hardwood and Softwood Lumber
When your home improvement project requires lumber, knowing the basics will help you communicate effectively with your contractor. Do you need hardwood or softwood? Hardwood Lumber Hardwoods are strong and durable. They come from slow-growing trees, such as oak,...
You’ve Never Seen a Shipment of Hardwoods Like This Before
I have mentioned many times how difficult it can be to source high quality hardwoods. We have been diligent at keeping a good inventory of them—both...
A Treasure of Exotic Hardwoods
As the old saw goes, "some days ya just get lucky!" Well, that is exactly what happened to me recently. A little background, first. As woodworkers,...
Wood Can Make All the Difference
Wood is one of the world’s most beautiful natural resources. When in its natural state in a tree, it provides a beautiful landscaping element. But...
Tradition at Barney & Carey
We are certainly proud to be celebrating Barney and Carey's 100th anniversary since opening on the banks of the Neponset River, Milton, in 1922. It...
Top 5 DIY Woodworking Gifts You Still Have Time to Make
If you’re a woodworker you know the value of a handmade gift. Everyone appreciates seeing that thought went into getting them something nice for...
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