,Blogger’s Note: We recently sat down with sustainable building expert Richard Woods, CEO of Albany Woodworks, to see what inspired him to build a green home for his family nearly 40 years ago. (Above): Four decades ago, Richard built his home from quality re-purposed and recycled building materials liked reclaimed cypress siding. This was at
Why Reclaimed Oak Flooring is the Must Have Look This Year
On Trend: Reclaimed Oak Flooring Reclaimed oak has quickly become the new must-have flooring choice of the year and we know why! It can offer a variety of looks for any home from rustic barnwood (pictured above) to refined. It is more than its good looks that makes oak flooring a great choice for
Oregon winery uses reclaimed wood to create rustic perfection.
The 2Hawk Vineyard and Winery serenely sits between Medford and the mountains of Oregon. The 23.5 acre vineyard and winery got its name from the two resident hawks that live on the back side of the property. When you arrive at the winery, the rustic scenery draws you in with its beauty. As you make
The Woodwork Wonders of the Biltmore Estate
In the middle of the Blue Ridge Mountains among the hustle bustle of Asheville lays the oasis of the Biltmore Estate. On 120,000 acres of pristine meadows and forests, George Vanderbilt chose the location for his grand home, the Biltmore House. He began construction of his home in 1889 with the help of a community
Reclaimed Wood History: A journey back to Louisiana
The story continues… Every piece of reclaimed wood has a story to tell. We recently discovered the intriguing history of reclaimed wood beams pulled from the heart of the blues. Unbeknownst to our purchasing team the history of the reclaimed beams continues! When the shipment of heart pine beams came to the Albany Woodworks facility,