Posts by Richard Oedel
5 ‘Dont’s’ For Your Wooden Furniture
No one would dispute the beauty of wood furniture and it also can be extremely durable and withstand everyday wear over the years as long as it has been properly maintained. As a fine furniture maker in Boston, I’m often asked for tips for caring for wood furniture. I also thought it would be important to…
Read MoreAre You Cleaning Your Wooden Countertops Correctly?
Are you one of the lucky people that has a kitchen that features gorgeous butcher block countertops? If so, there is no doubt that you are the envy of many, as wooden countertops not only introduce a sense of warmth to a kitchen, but are also highly functional as well. But the challenge with wooden…
Read MoreThink You Know Everything about Your Wooden Furniture? We’ll Educate You
You may think you know everything about wooden furniture, but I am often surprised to find that many clients have misconceptions about what defines a quality piece of wood furniture and how to properly care for it. With this in mind, I wanted to take a moment to clear up some of these common myths about…
Read MoreAfraid of Bug Damage to Your Fine Furniture? We’ll Tell you How to Avoid It
If you are commissioning a piece of furniture, especially outdoor wood furniture, you want to make sure that your furniture is protected for the long-run. We’ve talked about how to protect your outdoor wood furniture from the harsh weather elements, but something else to consider is potential bug damage. Are you familiar with wood boring…
Read MoreHow to Seal Out the Elements for Your Outside Furniture
As the temperatures are beginning to cool down and you’re spending some time in your outdoor entertaining area, it probably has you thinking about your outdoor furniture (and if it will be able to withstand the harsh New England winter). As a furniture maker in Boston that has frequently worked with outdoor wood furniture, I…
Read More5 Simple Ways to Protect Your Wooden Furniture
Some people are skeptical about commissioning a piece of wooden furniture to be made as they feel it requires too much care to maintain. The truth is that some of the finest heirloom pieces that have weathered the years are made of wood, and it really doesn’t take too much effort to keep your wooden…
Read MoreGo Inside the History of New England Furniture This Fall
The fall season offers a number of reasons to explore Massachusetts. As you begin filling up your calendar for the months ahead, consider checking out some of the furniture exhibits in New England. While they will provide you with a great opportunity to learn a little more about the history of our region, these furniture exhibits are also…
Read MoreAnother Opportunity to Get a Feel for Victorian-Style Furniture Is Coming to New England
I frequently use my blog to cover a variety of styles that those interested in commissioning a piece of furniture may want to consider, and I recently touched on Victorian style furniture. If you enjoyed hearing about furniture from the Victorian era and are now intrigued, one of the best furniture exhibits in New England…
Read More6 Trends to Keep in Mind When Customizing Your Cabinetry
Perhaps no element has more influence on your kitchen’s design than cabinetry. Our craftsmen at Fort Point Cabinetmakers can help you to customize your cabinetry to not only enhance the functionality of your kitchen, but show off your sense of style as well. When deciding how you want to have your cabinetry customized, consider the following…
Read MoreHand in the Craft: Opportunities to Learn About Furniture and Cabinet Making
Have you ever been interested in learning more about the craft of furniture making? If you’ve had a chance to check out some of the furniture exhibits happening around New England and are inspired to learn more (and perhaps have your own hand in the craft), North Bennet Street School (NBSS) in Boston is a…
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