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A soft cloth and a tin of furniture wax on a solid oak tabletop by a frosty window with a wood stove glowing softly in the background
Caring for Solid Wood Furniture Through a Michigan Winter
Dry furnace heat, wood stoves and humid summers: how to keep solid wood vanities, tables and cabinets stable and good-looking in a Michigan home year-round. Read more...
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Bar Cabinets and Wine Racks: Making Room for a Home Bar
How to plan a home bar with a solid wood bar cabinet or wine rack: bottle storage, glass storage, placement and keeping wine at a steady temperature. Read more...
A solid wood mid-century record cabinet with a turntable on top and vinyl records inside, a plant beside it, warm living room light
Sizing a TV Console or Record Cabinet for Your Living Room
How wide and how tall a wood TV console should be, how much depth a turntable needs, and how to plan cable and vinyl storage in a solid wood cabinet. Read more...
A solid walnut floating bathroom vanity with a round white vessel sink and a brass faucet against pale tile, a folded towel
Choosing a Solid Wood Bathroom Vanity: Size, Sink and Finish
Floating or freestanding, vessel or integrated sink, and how to size a solid wood bathroom vanity — plus the finish details that keep wood happy near water. Read more...