The sale of furniture is a multi-billion industry in the United States. Everyone needs furniture in their home in order to live a comfortable life. There may be cultures that prefer to sit and eat on the floor, but in modern society it would be unthinkable to squat down on the floor while eating. There [...]
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Low Carbon Heating and Cooling Solutions
Posted by Lyle on August 12th, 2012
One of the predominant buzzwords or phrases of the 21st century has become that of our “carbon footprint”, which essentially refers to an approximation of how our activities impact on the environment. In particular, a carbon footprint shows the equivalent quantity of carbon dioxide that is produced by those activities. Second only to water vapour, [...]
Party On with Hot Tubs
Posted by Lyle on July 18th, 2012
Garden party season is almost with us. It’s time to dust down the garden furniture, uncover the barbecue and hang up the solar fairy lights. If you plan on hosting several summer parties this year, why not do things a bit differently? With Argos deals on hot tubs, finding the right spa for your garden [...]
Driftwood Flowers and Vases
Posted by Lyle on June 26th, 2012
Are you the kind of person who picks up a bunch of flowers from the supermarket then plonks them in a vase and if so, have you ever wished you could be a little more creative with those beautiful blooms and really do them justice? It’s not as hard as you might think. Rule one [...]
Western Red Cedar Driftwood Chairs
Posted by Lyle on May 9th, 2012
Modern Adirondack chairs share a classic design reflecting the character of the original chair as designed by Thomas Lee in 1903 for his outdoor summer home. Adirondack chairs are traditionally made out of wood and Western Red Cedar wood is the material of choice. There is a range of chairs available based around the Adirondack [...]
The Making of a Driftwood Easter Basket
Posted by Lyle on April 7th, 2012
My wife approached me last week about making a driftwood Easter basket. She had an idea of what she wanted, and for that I was quite pleased. As you can imagine, she and I do not always visualise things in our minds the same way. I lean towards the more rustic style when it comes [...]
The Driftwood Instrument Challenge Goes Live
Posted by Lyle on March 13th, 2012
Ok guys and gals, I have a challenge for you and for me. Its simple if you let it be, but complex if you so choose to make it so. So what is it that has got me all fired up and raring to go, making driftwood instruments. As is usually the case, while having [...]
Save Those Driftwood Furniture Remnants
Posted by Lyle on February 8th, 2012
Just came back from visiting a friend’s work studio, where he does painting and driftwood projects. What struck me was how much driftwood he had classified as useless. As such I thought I would make a point of telling you that while you may enjoy making large objects, such as chairs, tables, or benches out [...]
What to Do With Driftwood Before You Craft With It
Posted by Lyle on January 19th, 2012
I get a lot of questions about what makes for good driftwood, and what should be done to prepare it before turning it into a mirror, coatrack or art frame. So here is my quick guide for those that are curious. When scoping out a piece of driftwood, look for the following. If it has [...]
The Sweet Taste of Creative Success Hits Me
Posted by Lyle on December 6th, 2011
Well, the cat is out of the bag. I finally unveiled what I have been making diligently for Christmas gifts to my wife. And she genuinely loved them, and after all this time I can tell if she does or does not like something. Plus, she gave me another clue, for the first time she [...]