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My parents just bought a 1915 Craftsman home, and I’m fixing it up before they move in later this year—starting with the back porch! And no Southern back porch is complete without a pair of rocking chairs. But not just any pair… I want these to be super comfy with built-in back support and made […]

Ergonomic Cedar Rocking Chairs
June 2, 2024

How to restore wood’s natural beauty without sanding off patina. Before: Shiny orange cheeto floors. After: Soft, rosy patina (and some cat hair). Glossy amber floors, meet natural antique heart pine.  Refinishing the downstairs floors was one of my first projects—and one of the only ones I had time to finish before moving in. Or […]

Heart Pine Floors After Refinishing
March 26, 2022

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