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It’s not surprising that the couch is the focal point of most living rooms. It’s often one of the largest pieces of furniture, and family and friends alike make a beeline to its ample sea...
Jason Aleksa is no stranger to the shop. His grandfather founded a machine shop in the 1960s, which his father then took over until retirement. Growing up, Jason spent a lot of time sweep...
When Jeremy Medow left behind life on Wall Street for a new start in Connecticut, he didn't know that he would end up building clocks for a living. But now he's lucky enough to do just th...
It's often said that nothing reinvents a room like paint. Well, that's especially true in the case of colorful murals: These eye-catching wall paintings can brighten up a child's bedroom,...
Many homeowners turn felled landscaping trees into cheap firewood, piling up split logs by a backyard shed or in front of the living room hearth. But for Andrew Gray, these old trees are ...
Erin True needed a job. She had recently moved from Detroit to Chicago with her husband, Jason, and was striking out on finding a position as an art teacher. Fortunately, this down-on-her...
Any student of American history knows that there was a time when Detroit was abuzz with activity, when entrepreneurs and industry made the city a critical hub for USA-made manufacturing. ...
For home design enthusiasts, wood furniture built by true craftsmen is coveted for its uniqueness, its durability, and its timeless design. But there's yet more to love about handcrafted ...
Few home improvement projects are as transformative as a fresh coat of paint. In fact, painting your own house—whether indoors or out—is one of the smartest upgrades any homeowner can acc...
When Darren Green founded Old Wood Co. , in 2007, he had social and environmental consciousness top of mind. After working in the furniture industry for years, he'd seen firsthand the eff...
