ReUsing our Mulberry Tree
Megan Johnson Basham Megan Johnson Basham

ReUsing our Mulberry Tree

Eventually, the tree swing and zipline lost their appeal and then, we noticed that the trunk was splitting apart. The treehouse was starting to list–which meant the end of the treehouse due to safety reasons. Its use as a playground was coming to an end but its other benefits were still there. Then came the night of a huge summer rainstorm.

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What you need to know when buying a live edge slab
Megan Johnson Basham Megan Johnson Basham

What you need to know when buying a live edge slab

Are you ready to take the plunge and buy a live edge slab for your home project? The coolest thing about using a live edge slab, especially one that is from salvaged urban lumber, is that you have a unique, one-of-a-kind piece in your home. It could be a tree from the neighborhood that you grew up in or maybe even your own backyard. You are allowing that tree’s story to continue and become part of your own. That is priceless, so make sure to do your research and ask questions.

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Trees are magical
Megan Johnson Basham Megan Johnson Basham

Trees are magical

Even in an urban environment, being among these trees, you can’t help but feel a little less anxious. Less stressed. And a little more connected to the neighborhood when you think about how long this tree has been here, the changes it has lived through, and how you are privileged to be part of its journey. In the end, trees make us feel better

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Don’t Ruin Your Table with Wet Wood!

If a product was made with wet wood, as it dries, the wood will shrink and cause deformities. Not only that, as seasons change and the humidity within the house changes, the wood will continue to swell and shrink; causing more damage over time. While even a dried piece of wood will swell and contract slightly, it is much more stable because the range of fluctuations is so small compared to one that wasn’t dried properly.

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Top 3 reasons to vacuum kiln your wood
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Top 3 reasons to vacuum kiln your wood

Have you ever had to turn down a woodworking job because the client wanted a product with a short turnaround time? Either you didn’t have dried wood on hand or couldn’t get the wood dried within the time frame. Using a vacuum kiln could solve that problem

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