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4 Reasons Why You Should Be Applying a Finish To Live Edge Wood

October 19, 2022

Have you ever wondered, “Why should I be applying a finish to live edge wood?” If so, you’re in the right place! We wanted to...

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5 Excellent Live Edge Furniture Ideas for Your Home

October 12, 2022

Live edge furniture has taken the interior design scene by storm in recent years and we can’t help but be on board. We’ve put together...

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Live Edge Wood: The Top 7 Questions We Are Asked About

October 5, 2022

Live edge slabs are cuts of wood that have the natural edge of the tree left on one or more sides of the slab. Live...

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How To Keep Live Edge Wood from Warping and Other Exciting Tips!

September 21, 2022

While live edge wood makes for a great table, bar top, charcuterie board and a number of other things, there are a few factors that...

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How Does a Log Turn into a Live Edge Slab: From Our Doorstep to Yours

September 14, 2022

Have you ever found yourself wondering, “How does a log turn into a live edge slab?” If so, then today is the day you find...

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Commercial Live Edge Furniture: For Your Commercial Space

September 7, 2022

The live edge furniture industry has taken the residential space by storm and commercial spaces are quickly catching the live edge furniture bug, too! The...

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7 Small Live Edge Projects for Beginners (+ 2 Bonus Projects!)

August 31, 2022

Are you looking to get into live edge wood but don’t know where to start? Well, you’re in luck! In this post, we will go...

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What is a Tree Slice? Perfect for Your Next Project | The Lumber Shack

August 24, 2022

A tree slice – also commonly referred to as a cookie – is a cross-section cut of a log. You can typically find tree slices...

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Eye-Catching Spalted Wood | The Lumber Shack

August 17, 2022

Spalted wood is caused by a process called spalting, which is when wood is colored or bleached by fungi. This is a process that can...

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Creating Your Own Charcuterie Board Slab

August 11, 2022

Charcuterie boards are a HOT topic these days and we couldn’t be more on board! They make a great centerpiece at any occasion and have...

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How To: Hang your Live Edge Headboard with Wall Cleats

August 3, 2022

A wall cleat (or French cleat) is a tool that many people use to hang items on a wall or other vertical surface. Cleats give...

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FAQ: What Is Reclaimed Wood? | A Lumber Shack Guide

July 6, 2022

Reclaimed wood is wood that has been retrieved and reprocessed in one way or another. This can mean it is recovered from an old structure...

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