Deadhead Sinker Cypress Roundup

Deadhead sinker cypress is wood that sank to the bottom of rivers and canals 150 years ago.  It has been raised, dried out, and sliced into boards, molding, and anything else wooden you can think of.  To feature this great wood, Good Millwork presents a roundup of five articles on it:

The history of deadhead sinker cypress

What makes cypress rot resistant?

Why sinker cypress is better than the cypress cut now

Deadhead sinker cypress is green

Deadhead pecky cypress

These articles paint a picture of a wood that is good for just about anything.    Give us a call to discuss your anything today.

 

 

 

 



Hanging Out

Looking for a cool way to hang the thousands of hats, gloves, mittens and scarves everyone has on this time of year? Well how about these cool functional and attractive sculptural hangers from Toma? Made in Montreal — hipster central for the Northeast I think — the hangers are wooden and come in a variety of shapes. What kid would argue about hanging up their woolens on something like this? The come in two or three loops long or three loops wide and are made from birch. Each is $20.



How lists can help build momentum toward your goals for 2012

On this the first day of a bright and shiny new year, we have a wonderful opportunity before us to hatch some ambitious plans.

With 2011 hours behind us, were waking up today with a clean slate. And, 2012 is a leap year, which means we get an extra day to accomplish our goals thats 366 chances to wake up and try to knock it out of the park.

I often ask people what they would do if they could do anything. Most people tell me they dont know.

This used to confuse me because Ive made it a practice since childhood to dream out loud even in front of strangers.

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Making the Season Bright: Fireplace Update Ideas

With the winter holidays fast approaching, the best you can do to make you, your family, and guests comfortable in your home is by updating your existing fireplace. Listed below are some fireplace update ideas that are sure to transform your mantel and improve your home décor.   Monochromatic Design: With this type of design, you can display a monochromatic brown color that is targeted towards emitting a feeling that is nothing short of soothing and calming. The addition of floor-to-ceiling mosaic glass tile is designed to surround the fireplace and at the same time, increase the height of the fireplace.  

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Leather Chairs, Belfast Collection – Swivel Rocker Recliner

This comfortable chair. Once you are tired of working, you can rely on this chair to unwind after a day of work. This is called the Belfast Collection which is a chair made ​​of leather and combined in a comfortable design. This chair can also be transformed and you can lie comfortably there. You can put this chair your room, office, living room or elsewhere. Get this chair and enjoy the comfort.