Choosing the Best Wood for Stairs
Whether you live in a two story house or not, stairs likely play some role in your daily life. And while you’re familiar with using them, you’re probably not aware of how they fit into the design of your home.…
Cabinet Wood Options
CHOOSING THE BEST WOOD FOR CABINETS When deciding on the decor of any room, it is important to take the building materials into consideration. A product is only as good as the material crafting it. Cheap materials result in inferior…
What Woods Last Longest?
When deciding on what type of wood to use for a customized project, many want a material that will create a sense of elegance and style. Although it is ideal to get the most aesthetically pleasing wood, another aspect to…
Types of Woods for Indoor and Outdoor Projects
HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT WOOD FOR YOUR PROJECT Once you have your project in mind, whether it be building a new kitchen table or a patio deck, the next step is to gather your building materials. The main obstacle…
What to Look for When Buying Hardwood Floors
HARDWOOD FLOORING OPTIONS It is fairly easy to get lost in the forest of hardwood flooring options. Deciding on grade, engineered versus solid, or whether you want a finished product can seem overwhelming at times. Often, it’s not knowing what’s…
Characteristics of Wood Species
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN WOOD SPECIES Historically, wood has been classified as hardwood (from leaf-bearing trees) or softwood (from cone-bearing trees). However, this categorization is not as simple as it seems since some leaf-bearing trees contain softwood and vice-versa. To make the…
Maple vs. Oak Wood
Maple and oak are two of the most popular types of wood we offer at Cherokee Wood Products. They are commonly compared by homeowners when choosing hardwood components for their household whether its for cabinets, flooring, stairs or hardwood details…