Children's Furniture that Lasts
More parents today are buying better-quality beds, desks and storage pieces that will provide years of use and adapt to the changing needs of a growing child. And they are looking for such solid woods as oak, ash and maple in adaptable furniture ... [... more]
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Armoires are Everywhere
Like most things that last, armoires have changed with the times. Descendants of medieval storage cabinets used for armor, armoires stored clothes or linens in bedrooms centuries ago. Today, armoires are as popular as ever -- in every room of the ... [... more]
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A Grandfather Clock Revival
Grandfather clocks are gaining renewed popularity with a younger generation of homeowners. Clock makers are catering to married couples in their mid-30s to mid-50s, offering a range of styles that will fit into virtually any room in the home. ... [... more]
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Furnishing the Nursery with an Eye to the Future
Today's value-conscious parents are furnishing the nursery with quality pieces that will serve many purposes in their lifetime. This season, traditional styles in cherry, maple, poplar and oak are big sellers. Cribs that convert to beds or ... [... more]
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Personalize Your Hardwood Furniture with Paint
You don't have to spend a bundle for beautiful hardwood furniture painted to complement your country French kitchen or your cottage style living room. You can find affordable unfinished furniture in virtually any style and create the look you ... [... more]
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David Lamb Reflects on the Craft of Woodworking
David Lamb was a teen-age apprentice when he began making wood furniture with a European master. Now - 30 years later - he treasures what he learned. Lamb grew up at New Hampshire's Canterbury Shaker Village, where his mother and stepfather ran ... [... more]
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Sam Maloof Furniture
Saying Sam Maloof makes furniture is an understatement: his furniture is a work of art. Maloof, a self-taught woodworker recognized by the art community as America's greatest contemporary furniture craftsman, has been called "the Hemingway of ... [... more]
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Rocking Chairs Help Mom and Baby Relax
Hey mom: Want to soothe your aching back AND your baby? You both may find relief in a rocking chair. Motion can help calm crying infants, partly because it mimics movement in the womb. It can also help ease the lower back pain commonly associated ... [... more]
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Home Office How-To's
More and more people are working from their homes. Even those who still make the daily trek to the office are establishing a defined space in their home to do paper work, pay bills and store files. Whether the office in your home serves as your ... [... more]
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