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What to Know: Understanding Your Oil, Water and Natural Oil Finish Options
Nearly as important to the character of a room as the wood you put into it, choosing the right finish option is the all-important final step in creating your experience.
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Green Spotlight: In Search Of The Giants
Have you ever walked beneath a canopy of an old forest, or stood next to the trunk of a tree?
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Green Spotlight: A Dam, A City, And The New Norris House
Historically, construction workers for public…
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USDA Declares August "Tree Check Month" to Fight Asian Longhorned Beetle
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animals and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has declared August “Tree Check Month” to encourage the public to examine trees for signs of the Asian longhorned beetle.
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Solid vs. Engineered Hardwood Flooring
In addition to the obvious beauty that a hardwood floor adds to any area, it also serves the homeowner as an investment that pays dividends in the long run. Once you have decided to invest in your home, it must be decided which type of hardwood flooring will be the wiser investment for your particular situation.
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Which Species is Right for You? Part 1: Learning the Lingo
There are many species of wood used for hardwood flooring. Navigating your way through the descriptions of each can be a daunting task. In this post we will take a look at some of the language used to describe the different characteristics of each species.
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