Alabama Sawyer’s Not So Secret Diary
Wood vs Timber vs Lumber
WOOD: Wood refers to the hard substance that trees are made from.
Under or Over Wicked: How to Ensure Your DIY Candles are Properly Wicked
In honor of the beautiful 5 o'clock Sawyer Candles we are selling with Ecam and co., I thought it'd be good...
Alabama Sawyer & Planet Fundraiser
Alabama Sawyer is pleased to announce that we have partnered with Planet Fundraiser, a mobile app that contributes money to...
What is: Shaker Style?
Shaker furniture refers to a style of furniture developed by the religious group known as the Shakers, or the United Society of...
Alternate Compost Bin Uses
Our compost bins are great for compost, obviously, but we love it when customers find alternative uses for our products....
Can I Place Items on My Wood Furniture?
One of our most frequently asked questions is about whether or not someone can leave something on one of our...
Tree Identification Apps
I downloaded three different plant/ tree identification apps to assess and compare the effectiveness of each one. Constraints I could...
Lead Time | Why Is Our Lead Time So Long??
Lead Time: "the time between the initiation and completion of a production process." One question we seem to get a...
Why Does My Compost Pile Stink?
There are a number of reasons why your compost pile might smell bad. Thankfully, there are some easy fixes when...
Alabama Sawyer on Dwell!
We are pleased to announce that our Waverly Table was featured on Dwell magazine's 'Made in America' post showcasing various high...
Grove Collaborative Recommendations
Grove Collaborative is a business that we love, partly because of their eco minded practices. Consumers can expect to reuse...
How to be Low Impact at Home
We all know about the importance of being low impact whenever possible. That’s why I’m going to give a few...
Alabama Sawyer 2019 Stocking Stuffer Gift Ideas
The holidays will be upon us in no time, which is why we’ll be the Charon to help you lost...
Alabama Sawyer 2019 Holiday Gift Guide: Kitchen & Home Edition
The holidays are right around the corner, and we know some of you are scrambling for last minute gift ideas....
Urban Wood Vs Traditional Wood
We at Alabama Sawyer use urban wood instead of traditional wood. But what are the exact differences between urban wood...
Interview with Leigh Spencer
I got the opportunity to sit down and chat with Leigh Spencer, who is responsible for running the business side...
Mountain Brook Red Oak
In April of 2017, the large Red Oak in front of Mountain Brook City Hall was cut down due to...
Decorating Tips Using Wood Furniture
Decorating Tips Using Wood Furniture Wood is something that you can use as home décor. It can be converted into...
Different Ways to Reuse Glass Bottles
If you’re at all invested in recycling glass in Alabama, you’ve probably noticed that there’s not a lot of places...
Famous Alabama Trees
In case you couldn’t tell, we at Alabama Sawyer love trees. Specifically urban trees from the south. That’s why all...
How is Wood Graded?
Since we at Alabama Sawyer use urban wood instead of traditional wood, our lumber isn’t graded traditionally. That said, the...
Salvaged Wood vs Reclaimed Wood
Salvaged Wood: Wood that was never cut into lumber or used for construction. Reclaimed Wood: Wood that was previously used in the...