Eco-friendly, Health-enhancing Home Design
Today most homeowners want to do right by the environment while also caring for the health and wellness of their own families. But they don’t always know what measures they can take with the design, construction, and furnishing of their houses to achieve eco-friendly,...
Going Blond: How to Use Light-toned Wood in Your Home
They say blonds have more fun, but there are non-frivolous reasons for choosing pale or light-finish hardwoods for floors, cabinetry, paneling, and millwork in your home. “Many species of Real American Hardwood®—white oak, maple, birch, ash, poplar, beech, and...
Keeping hardwood floors looking beautiful is easier than you think.
Keeping hardwood floors looking beautiful is easier than you think. No matter what the setting, the good looks and durability of hardwood floors can be maintained with minimal effort. It's simply a matter of proper care and maintenance. The American Hardwood...
What is the difference between red oak and white oak?
What is the difference between red oak and white oak? By Gene Wengert Q. What is the difference between red oak and white oak? A. The difference is primarily in appearance. Of the 20 commercial red oak species, many have a slight reddish tinge to the color, while the...
INSIGHT FROM THE EXPERTS
Fabulous Front Doors
You only get one chance to make a first impression, which is why your home’s front door is more than just a way to get in and out of the place. The front door can also suggest a lot about the character and style of the residence that lies behind it: traditional and...
Hardwood Wall Paneling in the Home
Wall paneling made of Real American Hardwood® is making a stylish comeback in today’s homes. During the 1960s and 1970s, wood-paneled walls were all the rage. Homeowners loved them for their affordability, ease of installation, and compatibility with the autumn tones...
Hardwood Gifts for the Holidays
It’s especially pleasurable giving—or receiving!—presents made of Real American Hardwood® during the holiday season knowing that each piece will have the natural beauty, durability, and familiar warmth that only oak, cherry, walnut, maple, ash, and other cherished...