Journal
The reclaimed wood journal.
Plain-English guides on costs, board feet, species, installation, sealing, safety and projects, written for Middle Tennessee.
Wood Types & LooksReading the Marks in Old Wood: Nail Holes, Saw Marks and PatinaWhat square nail holes, circular saw arcs, adze scallops, worm tracks and silver patina tell you about a board's age…
Projects & UsesReclaimed Wood Outdoors: Fences, Decks and PergolasWhich reclaimed woods stand up to Tennessee weather, how to detail them for longevity and how to seal outdoor projects.
Projects & UsesReclaimed Wood for Restaurants, Bars and Commercial SpacesFeature walls, bar fronts, ceilings and tables that give a Nashville restaurant, brewery or shop a lived-in feel, plus the…
Projects & UsesWhat to Know Before Buying a Reclaimed Wood TableWood, thickness, base, finish and size: how to pick a dining or farmhouse table that will last for generations.
Wood Types & LooksHand-Hewn Beams vs Sawn Beams vs Faux BeamsHow to tell axe-squared timbers from sawn lumber and hollow box beams, and which one belongs on your ceiling or…
Safety & QualityIs Reclaimed Wood Safe? Nails, Pests and Old PaintHow suppliers remove metal, dry out insects and handle old paint, and what you can do to feel confident about…
Install & CareHow to Seal, Clean and Care for Reclaimed WoodSealers, waxes and oils for barn wood walls, floors and tables, plus simple cleaning habits that keep old wood looking…
Install & CareHow to Install a Reclaimed Wood Accent WallPlanning, prepping, cutting and nailing up an accent wall of barn wood, with tips on layout, outlets, finishing and when…
Wood Types & LooksHeart Pine Flooring: What to Know Before You BuyWhy antique heart pine is prized for floors, how to read its color and grain, how it wears and what…
Wood Types & LooksWeathered Gray vs Brown vs Tobacco Barn WoodHow silver-gray, brown and red, and dark tobacco barn wood differ in look and feel, and which suits a modern,…
Safety & QualityBarn Wood vs New Lumber vs Faux Barn WoodReal reclaimed boards, new lumber finished to look old and printed or composite imitations: how they differ in look, cost,…
Costs & PlanningHow to Calculate Board Feet and Square Feet for Reclaimed WoodA simple way to measure a wall, ceiling, floor or tabletop, add the right waste and order the right amount…
Costs & PlanningHow Much Does Reclaimed Wood Cost in Nashville?Commonly published reclaimed wood prices for boards, flooring, beams, mantels and tables, what drives them and how to compare quotes…
Wood Types & LooksWhat Is Reclaimed Wood, and Where Does It Come From?Barns, mills, tobacco sheds and old homes: where reclaimed lumber comes from, what makes it different and why designers in…