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Slow Down In The Shop: “Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance”

Posted by Marcie in For Makers, The Pro Shop on April 2, 2012

This weeks Pro Shop blog is written by guest blogger Doug Turner of Turner Custom Furniture in Atlanta, Georgia.

For this article, I chose to write about something that’s been on my mind a lot lately: taking the proper amount of time to get a project done right, and why that’s often very difficult.

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Take These Custom Bookcases for a Spin

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on August 19, 2011

If you associate rotating bookshelves strictly with stores and waiting rooms, think again.  Sure-fire conversation pieces for your living room or study, custom bookcases designed to stand away from the walls can function as multi-faceted room dividers and provide plenty of storage with a compact footprint.  And if you happen to be shopping for retail [...]

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Showcasing Your Book Collection: Eight Unique Design Ideas for Your Custom Built-In Bookcases

Posted by CustomMade in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on March 29, 2011

When choosing furniture, you never have to settle for assembly line pieces sold at the local discount store. Artistic custom bookcases can bring much needed focus and attention to your book collection. Books that we cherish are often passed down from one generation to another, handed with love from parent to child. They deserve more [...]

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Inspired and Inspiring Custom Bookshelves

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on February 18, 2011

Whimsical style and custom bookshelves and bookcases can go together wonderfully. Why not fantastical designs to house the books that fire the imagination?  These pieces by CustomMade artisans will inspire readers of all ages.

Children in particular respond excitedly to furniture that’s also “something else.” The young (and the young at heart) are quite adept [...]

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Inspired and Inspiring Custom Bookshelves

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on February 18, 2011

Whimsical style and custom bookshelves and bookcases can go together wonderfully. Why not fantastical designs to house the books that fire the imagination?  These pieces by CustomMade artisans will inspire readers of all ages.

Children in particular respond excitedly to furniture that’s also “something else.” The young (and the young at heart) are quite adept [...]

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Custom Built-ins and Your HVAC System

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on February 3, 2011

This winter has most likely rekindled your appreciation of your heating system, whether it’s a fireplace, radiator, or heating stove.  The HVAC system (Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning) deserves some custom love, too.  Since HVAC systems require clear space around vents and intakes and access to the unit controls to operate safely and efficiently, these [...]

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Customized Handmade Home Bookcases – Adjustable Shelves to Organize your Books

Posted by CustomMade in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on January 7, 2011

Do you often find yourself searching for misplaced books? Going through disorganized piles of books can be so time consuming hence; here are some options for you to consider so you can avoid such annoyance.

First, search for a bookcase that matches perfectly with your home and then buy it so you can fit your [...]

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