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The war between England and France gave a huge kick-start to the development of the square timber trade in Canada. Soon, other uses were found for ...
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Origins of the Canadian Lumber Trade
Two hundred years ago, decades before the age of steam, ships plying the oceans of the world were powered by the wind. Ships carried acres of sails...
Read moreFrom Forest to Table
A piece of furniture destined to become a prized possession must be well made. This begins with carefully selected and prepared lumber. Drying rem...
Read moreGrandmother's Pine Table
It is our intention to use our blog to inform. Information tends to change behaviour, ideally for the better. We hope to persuade readers that the...
Read moreHoliday Hours
We'll be closed for a few days over the holidays. Online shop is open as always! Here are our Holiday Hours: December 24, 25, 26 — Closed Decembe...
Read moreGift Giving Made Easy - Your Holiday Gift Guide
We've made a list, and checked it twice - here it is, your Holiday 2013 gift guide. We've chosen twelve of our favourite gift ideas for him, for he...
Read moreFitted Slipcover Upholstery Sale
Imagine a beautifully made, incredibly comfortable new chair or sofa. Imagine a slipcover, so well tailored it looks fully upholstered and so easy ...
Read moreCapel Braided Rugs
The braided rug was a staple in early North American culture. Settlers used scraps of clothing and excess materials to make floor coverings that wo...
Read moreMoving In Japan Looks Amazing
Apparently, a popular option in Japan is to have the movers do the packing up as well as the moving house. Embarrassingly, I find the efficiency an...
Read moreInnovation Through Simplicity
John Gruber for Daring Fireball, his popular Apple blog (emphasis mine): The utter simplicity of the iOS home screen is Apple’s innovation. I...
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