Good Is Not Cheap
It’s true: There is always someone who will do it cheaper. The image above is one that had resonated with me, and I have shared it numerous times with colleagues, clients, and friends over the years. Whomever originally created this meme, Thank You. There are many...
Best Home Highlights: Best Walk-In Closets
This home was featured in the spring/summer 2016 edition of Best Home magazine. They have recapped their year and are noting this walk in closet to be one of the best. See below for details and pictures. Species: Knotty Alder Stain: RCW Custom #22 Hardware: Southwest...
Price Quote vs. Budget Price
So you have a project that’s part of a bigger job, or an individual piece that you want made…maybe it’s just an idea. You probably want to know how much it will cost to determine if it meets your budget. The reality is, the price of any given item has to meet the...
Reclaimed Wood: Part 3
Board Foot Measurement System Reclaimed wood is normally sold in the Board Foot measurement rather than by the lineal foot. This measuring system is not commonly understood and can be complicated for those with little or no knowledge. Additionally, reclaimed wood is...
Reclaimed Wood: Part 2
The Joys and Pitfalls of Buying It An inexperienced vendor who has reclaimed wood to sell will most often place an unrealistic price on the material thinking they have something of value in their possession. The fact that there is a lot of work to do to repurpose...
Reclaimed Wood: Part 1
Repurposing Repurposing something always has some appeal whether it is for some economic benefit, convenience or in the case of wood, an aesthetic benefit. Reusing old wood seldom has an economic or convenience side but the aesthetic is where the benefit lies....
How much do hand-crafted wood doors cost?
One of the questions we get asked most is how much do hand-crafted solid wood doors cost. Willard Ripley here from River City Woodworks talking a little bit about how much a door costs and what goes into the making of a quality door. The door you see on the right is...