One type of chair that everyone is familiar with is the ever-present Windsor. But why are there so many of them and what is the basis for America’s love affair with that type of chair? The word “Windsor” is usually capitalized in deference to the supposed point of origin of this style chair, the area …
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Recipe for Productivity
Our world is filled with suggestions on how to get things done more efficiently, inexpensively, quickly, etc. But often, no matter how well-meaning or sound the advice is, it’s delivered in a manner that’s, well, less-than-productive. So what’s the alternative? Most of us can follow simple recipes, right? Here’s lesson in productivity (http://lifehacker.com/5952729/try-this-recipe-to-increase-productivity-over-the-next-week) from LifeHacker that makes it …
Recent Projects
Here are some recent projects we have completed at Wood Menders – enjoy! Until Next Time – Dan @ Wood Menders
Quick Fixes for Damaged Furniture
In today’s post we will walk through how to make your own furniture polish and how to solve some of the basic problems with Damaged Furniture. Learn how to make your own furniture polish and get expert tips and techniques for cleaning wood furniture. Three Do It Yourself Furniture Polish Recipes Once these homemade …
Don’t Focus on ‘Do-Overs’
A couple of weeks ago, I came across a story online that I shared in the ‘Critical Reads’ section of this e-newsletter. The story was about a whitewater rafting trip on which a young man met an older man who told him that he really had no regrets about how he had lived his life. …
Recent Projects
Here are some projects we have just completed at Wood Menders – Enjoy! Questions or Comments? Leave them below. Until next time – Dan @ Wood Menders
If It’s Broke – Fix It
Today’s post is a great article that was in some US versions of the Wall Street Journal on February 25th, 2012 When a piece of furniture goes to pieces, you don’t have to. Take it to one of the repair shops trusted by top decorators It might not be a 15th-century Renaissance terra-cotta relief, …