American’s History: ‘Carved’ in Hardwoods

by Linda Janovich | Feb 3, 2012 | Rose Bennett Gilbert

This is not a happy day: one of my favorite historical myths has just been shattered.   There are no horse’s hoof marks on the wood floors of Monticello.  Thousands of...

Commercial or residential, large or small, specifying the proper material is essential to the success of any project.

by Linda Janovich | Jan 23, 2012 | From the Pros

Red Roof Inn recently announced the results of a nationwide survey asking what travelers are looking for in a hotel, with the results being used to in their $90 million...

Earth-Friendly Finishes

by Linda Janovich | Dec 22, 2011 | From the Pros

Finishing is often associated with protecting the beauty of the wood, but specifying the proper wood finish can also protect the beauty of the environment.  When...

Living Large in Smaller Spaces: The shrinking-changing American Home

by Linda Janovich | Dec 21, 2011 | Trend Releases

The American home may be shrinking, but not the Great American Dream.  Americans are still living large, just doing so in smaller spaces. To some trend-watchers, the...

Fashion for the home: Hardwoods are key design element in contemporary furnishings

by Linda Janovich | Dec 16, 2011 | Trend Releases

From the runway to the living room, hot trends in home fashion can take the style of a room from simple to stunning. Incorporating trendy furniture into home decor is...