The Right Sanding Progression for Smooth Finishes
Sanding determines whether your finish looks professional or amateur. Here’s how to achieve glass-smooth surfaces without spending hours fighting scratches. Start Coarse, End Fine Begin...
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The Quarter-Sawn Oak Mantel Every Craftsman Home Deserves
Quarter-Sawn Oak Mantels: The Centerpiece of Every Craftsman Living Room Quarter-sawn oak mantels have gotten complicated with all the lumber grade debates, finish product marketing,...
Clinker Brick and River Rock Changed How I See Fireplaces Forever
River Rock to Clinker Brick: Fireplace Surrounds That Define Craftsman Homes The fireplace wasn’t just a heating source in a Craftsman bungalow — it was...
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Measure twice. A well-organized woodworking workshop
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Complete Hand Tool Woodworking Guide
Hand Tool Woodworking Part 1 The Complete Guide to Hand Tool Woodworking: Traditional Techniques for Modern Craftsmen Hand tool woodworking connects us to centuries of...
Craftsman Style Entryway
Subway Tile or Handmade: Craftsman Tile Choices for Kitchen and Bath Tile selection in a Craftsman home is one of those decisions that looks simple...
The Hardware Details That Make or Break a Craftsman Home
Oil-Rubbed Bronze and Hammered Copper: Hardware That Completes the Craftsman Look Hardware is the jewelry of a Craftsman home — and I don’t mean that...
The Authentic Craftsman Color Palette for Earth Tones and…
The Authentic Craftsman Color Palette Walk into a well-preserved Craftsman bungalow from 1910 and the colors hit you before you notice the woodwork. Everything feels...
Board and Batten to Picture Rail – Wainscoting for Every …
Board and Batten to Picture Rail: Wainscoting for Every Craftsman Room Wainscoting is one of those elements that separates a Craftsman home from a house...