Balsa wood is one of the most unique types of wood on the market. Although it is technically considered a hardwood, it is the softest and lightest wood commercially harvested and sold. Harvested from the Balsa tree, which grows throughout Central and South America, this wood has little structural mass. The tree, usually harvested at … Read more
There are many cabinet styles to choose from today; but that hasn’t always been the case. Back before cabinetmaking was industrialized, the carpenters working on a home would build the cabinets. This limited the styles available to what tools, specifically molding planes, the carpenter had available in his workshop. Due to their ease to make, … Read more
Attic storage is important in any home. With the amount of available storage dropping in modern homes, people need someplace to store their Christmas decorations, camping gear and other items that they don’t use all the time. For many, that means making use of attic space. Installing an attic ladder makes it easier and safer … Read more
One of the key elements of any kitchen is cabinet space. Lack of sufficient cabinet space makes it difficult to store everything we find in most modern kitchens. Kitchens become disorganized and the countertops cluttered when there isn’t enough cabinet space to store everything. Architects and kitchen designers are constantly working to make the most … Read more
One of the key features of any kitchen is a range. In most kitchens, this means a combination stovetop and oven, built together into a single, stand-alone unit. But as people upgrade their kitchen, the very idea of a free-standing range doesn’t really fit in. While there are things that can be done, such as … Read more