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,...
Six Stunning Enhancements for Your Home
Looking to give a lackluster room a vibrant makeover without breaking the bank or undergoing a major renovation? Try adding wood slats. "Architects, designers, and homeowners are specifying Real American Hardwood® slats to enhance various indoor and outdoor spaces,"...
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
American Walnut Down Under
Thanks to a case study by our sister organization, the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC), I was introduced to an intriguing new house in Perth, Australia, that makes superb use of American black walnut for all its millwork—including cabinetry, wall paneling, and...
Made in America: Three Great Hardwood Armchairs
There are a lot of good reasons to buy American-made hardwood furniture. Our best manufacturers use sustainably grown, fine-quality Real American Hardwood® timber that doesn’t need transoceanic shipping, a decided environmental plus. Also, many of these companies...
Lighten Up: Hardwood Goes Blond!
American homeowners are rediscovering what their Scandinavian counterparts have known all along: Pale or light-finish Real American Hardwood® floors and millwork can help create clean and airy residential interiors filled with a sense of space and light—the kind of...