Alabama Sawyer’s Not So Secret Diary
A New Normal: Working at Home AND in the Office
If you are working from home, especially for the long term, the kitchen table is not the ideal solution. Create...
Common Alabama Urban Wood Species and their Benefits, Uses, and Fun Facts :: Cherry
While cherries are usually associated with delicious fruit, the wood itself is equally amazing. It also looks great with Cobalt...
What Type of Trees are Used to Make Furniture?
When you buy furniture from a retail store, you get what the manufacturer has decided to make (and has to...
7 Things You Can Do For Pollinators
1. PLANT FOR POLLINATORS Habitat opportunities abound on every landscape – from window boxes to acres of farms to corporate...
Beautifully Handcrafted Wood Countertop Compost Bin made in the USA | Alabama Sawyer
There are both ethical and aesthetic reasons to purchase an Alabama Sawyer countertop compost bin. They are also practical pieces...
Common Alabama Urban Wood Species and their Benefits, Uses, and Fun Facts : Pecan
In interior design, pecan is used primarily in flooring, paneling, tool handles, but also for cabinetry. This hardwood looks appealing...
How to Make Your Gift Stand Out From All the Others on a Registry
Are you looking for a very special registry for your wedding? If you want a registry where you can find...
How Long It Takes for Food Scraps to Decompose in a Backyard Pile
In the United States, it's estimated that consumers toss out 108 billion pounds of food instead of consuming it. According...
What Size and Style Coffee Table for My Living Room?
When choosing a new coffee table, consider the shape. It is okay to go out of the ordinary. Instead of...
Why Walnut Makes a Classy Edition to Your Kitchen
Walnut is an undeniably lovely material, which is why it is in high demand. Its trademark dark tone works nicely...
Understanding the Differences Between Farm-Sourced and Urban Woods
To start, let’s talk about some of the benefits of urban lumber. For us, it’s the beauty of a finished...
Common Alabama Urban Wood Species: Magnolia
Magnolia trees have become icons of Southern areas of the United States. Several species of this amazing tree are found in...
Tips for a Great Mother's Day + Gift Guide
One of the most common gifts for Mother’s Day is a beautiful bouquet of flowers. Don't stop there, though. Add...
Urban Wood Should be at the Heart of Smart Cities’ Strategies
How Trees Improve the Quality of Life in Urban Areas We need more trees in our cities, period. While we can...
Standard Deluxe Presents the Old 280 Boogie April 23 & 24
Join us at the OLD 280 BOOGIE next weekend (April 23-24) at Standard Deluxe in Waverly! Named one of Southern...
Shou Sugi Ban: History and Process
What is Shou Sugi Ban? During the 18th century in Japan, they got quite a lot of rain, being a...
The Challenges and Rewards of Spalted Wood
Mother nature has a way of providing for everything—even stains for us appreciators of the natural tactile. If you’ve ever...
Common Alabama Urban Wood Species: White Oak
Alabama Sawyer uses local white oak for white oak dining tables, coffee tables, benches, white oak cutting boards and live...
Eco Tips Every Day of April
5. Source Locally Made Goods How it Helps: Buying local keeps the money local and eliminates the harmful impacts of massive...
Epoxy Versus Patches in Wood
Urban wood is imperfect, but that is also something that we like about it. In dealing with live edge slabs...
Decorating Terms: Defined and Explained
Decoding the Language of Decor There sure is a lot of terminology associated with interior design and home furnishings! The...
Instagram Live Chat with Erinn V Design from StyleRow
Erinn V of Erinn V Design and StyleRow chats with Leigh & Cliff Spencer, founders of the wonderful furnishings company,...
Common Alabama Urban Wood Species: Elm
Alabama Sawyer uses Elm most commonly as an option for dining tables.
Fashionable Small Tables for Every Style and Room
Small tables are a great way to spruce up any room in a subtle yet very noticeable way. Side tables,...