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Old-Growth vs Regular Western Red Cedar: Why th...
Not all Western Red Cedar is the same. This article explains how old-growth cedar differs from younger, commonly available cedar in growth-ring spacing, density, clear lumber, natural colour, quarter-sawn grain,...
Old-Growth vs Regular Western Red Cedar: Why th...
Not all Western Red Cedar is the same. This article explains how old-growth cedar differs from younger, commonly available cedar in growth-ring spacing, density, clear lumber, natural colour, quarter-sawn grain,...
Adirondack, Muskoka and Cape Cod Chairs: What’s...
Are Adirondack, Muskoka and Cape Cod chairs actually different? After years of building them, I see three regional names for the same evolving chair design. I look at the history,...
Adirondack, Muskoka and Cape Cod Chairs: What’s...
Are Adirondack, Muskoka and Cape Cod chairs actually different? After years of building them, I see three regional names for the same evolving chair design. I look at the history,...
Adirondack Chair Benefits
Discover why Adirondack chairs have remained a favourite for more than a century, from their relaxed comfort and practical design to the materials that affect their durability.
Adirondack Chair Benefits
Discover why Adirondack chairs have remained a favourite for more than a century, from their relaxed comfort and practical design to the materials that affect their durability.
Adirondack Chair Accessories
Learn which Adirondack chair accessories add genuine comfort and usefulness, including footrests, side tables and outdoor cushions.
Adirondack Chair Accessories
Learn which Adirondack chair accessories add genuine comfort and usefulness, including footrests, side tables and outdoor cushions.
How to Choose an Adirondack Chair with a Footrest
Learn what to look for when choosing an Adirondack chair with a footrest, including design style, proportions, materials and what the set includes.
How to Choose an Adirondack Chair with a Footrest
Learn what to look for when choosing an Adirondack chair with a footrest, including design style, proportions, materials and what the set includes.
How to Clean and Care for Outdoor Cedar Furniture
Learn how to clean, protect and refinish cedar outdoor furniture, including advice on stains, weathering, moisture, finishes and winter storage.
How to Clean and Care for Outdoor Cedar Furniture
Learn how to clean, protect and refinish cedar outdoor furniture, including advice on stains, weathering, moisture, finishes and winter storage.
How to Choose the Right Adirondack Chair
Learn what to look for when choosing an Adirondack chair, including lumber quality, comfort, hardware, assembly and long-term value.
How to Choose the Right Adirondack Chair
Learn what to look for when choosing an Adirondack chair, including lumber quality, comfort, hardware, assembly and long-term value.
The Art of Woodworking
A behind-the-scenes look at how Tofino Woodshop selects old-growth Western Red Cedar logs, mills every board using the quarter-sawn method, and prepares clear, knot-free lumber for handcrafted outdoor furniture.
The Art of Woodworking
A behind-the-scenes look at how Tofino Woodshop selects old-growth Western Red Cedar logs, mills every board using the quarter-sawn method, and prepares clear, knot-free lumber for handcrafted outdoor furniture.
How Tofino Woodshop Approaches Sustainable Wood...
Learn how Tofino Woodshop approaches sustainable woodworking through careful cedar sourcing, in-house milling, durable materials and a transparent small-shop process.
How Tofino Woodshop Approaches Sustainable Wood...
Learn how Tofino Woodshop approaches sustainable woodworking through careful cedar sourcing, in-house milling, durable materials and a transparent small-shop process.