National Pike Journal

Three solid wood sample boards with oil, wax and lacquer finishes on a workbench in soft light
Choosing Wood Finishes That Age Well
Compare oil, wax and lacquer finishes on solid wood furniture — how each looks, wears and ages, and simple care to keep them beautiful for years. Read more...
A narrow front hall in an old house with a slim solid wood console, a round mirror, a bench and a runner rug
A Welcoming Front Hall in an Older Home
Make a narrow front hall welcoming — a slim console, a bench for shoes, a mirror, hooks and warm lighting in older Maryland homes. Read more...
A home library with tall solid wood bookcases, a wingback chair, a small desk and a brass lamp
Building a Home Library with Solid Wood Bookcases
Plan a home library — bookcase depth and shelf spacing, a reading chair, a desk, good lighting and how to anchor tall solid wood bookcases safely. Read more...
A colonial-style dining room with a vintage-inspired solid wood sideboard, brass candlesticks and painted wainscoting
Colonial-Style Rooms with Newly Built Wood Furniture
Create a colonial-inspired room with newly built solid wood — symmetry, warm cherry and walnut tones, brass, candlesticks and simple painted walls. Read more...