We explain how to clean poly furniture in a simple post. It can be as simple as soap and water for basic maintenance or it could require a few extra steps, depending on your climate and exposure. With summer right around the corner, we’re all ready to shake off the cold of winter and get the grill fired up for some homemade barbecue. If you’re like most people, your poly furniture has sat outside all… How to Clean Poly Furniture
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A home bar furniture set is a great way to improve your at-home hosting ability. It provides a functional gathering area for friends and family alike to enjoy themselves. Home bar furniture is a great investment. Not only will it serve as the center of many gatherings, but it will also act as a décor piece where you can express your style. Dress it up for the holidays and down for casual get-togethers. DutchCrafters offers… How to Set Up a Home Bar Furniture Set
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With the excitement and mystery of romance in the air this time of year, we’re here to help love blossom with Amish-made furniture providing the backdrop. If solid wood makes the most romantic furniture, then I guess one could say we are like love experts at DutchCrafters because we specialize in solid wood furniture. Wood is has a romance about it that inherently links us to it. We depend on trees to breathe. We are… Why Solid Wood Makes the Most Romantic Furniture
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Amish Gazebo Kits are one of the best ways to add quality and functionality to your outdoor space. DutchCrafters offers several Amish-made gazebo kit options. Today, we’ll look at the source material of our two types of gazebos. Wood vs. Vinyl Gazebos: Which Option is The One For You? Wood is the traditional look and has a lower up-front cost. However, vinyl can offer better durability and lower long-term maintenance costs. You may lean toward… Vinyl vs. Wood Gazebo Kits: Which is Better?
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Assembling and installing a DIY gazebo kit can be accomplished with the help of a friend or two and moderate skills. This guide will help you decide if you can handle the job or if you need to hire some help. Take your outdoor living space to the next level with an Amish-made DIY gazebo kit from DutchCrafters Amish Furniture. A gazebo enhances the atmosphere and will help your family and your guests relax in… Is it Hard to Assemble a Gazebo Kit?
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Why the Dimplex Electric Fireplace Insert is a Favorite Among Amish Craftsmen It’s no surprise you will find the Dimplex Electric Fireplace Insert in some of the most premium, handcrafted pieces at DutchCrafters. What makes the Dimplex the go-to choice? One of our Amish builders exclusively uses the Dimplex Electric Fireplace Insert in their creations. You will find the Dimplex Insert on full display in the following stunning Amish entertainment centers. Let’s explore why Dimplex… What Makes the Dimplex Electric Fireplace Insert a Perfect Fit for Amish Furniture
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Fireplaces are as visually pleasing as the warmth and comfort they emit in your room on a cold night. Gas and electric fireplaces have risen to prominence over the years, so anyone can have a fireplace, even if there is no entry point for Santa Claus. Fireplaces can be strictly aesthetic, or you may be looking for a stylish way to supplement your house’s heat. So you know you want a fireplace but now you… Gas vs. Electric Fireplaces: Which One is Right for Me?
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Many of our Amish builders use the Classic Flame Electric Fireplace Insert for their Amish fireplaces. Today, we will get into why the Classic Flame insert is so popular with our expert craftsmen. Why We Use Classic Flame Electric Fireplace Insert Classic Flame’s Advanced 3D Flame® Effect: The patented technology of the Classic Flame insert provides what many believe are the most realistic-looking electric fireplace insert flames. The technology even makes the 3D Flames look… Amish Fireplaces: What You Need to Know About the Classic Flame Electric Fireplace Insert
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Based on the average electricity cost in America, a standard 1,500-watt electric fireplace will cost $0.27 per hour. The precise amount will depend on how much you run it, your actual rate per kilowatt hour, and the wattage of your electric fireplace. Keep reading to understand how much an electric fireplace will add to your electricity bill each month. Electric fireplaces are a popular, energy-efficient alternative to traditional fireplaces. But how much electricity will one… How Much Electricity Does an Electric Fireplace Use?
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DutchCrafters Amish Furniture has been in business for over 20 years and has completed thousands of orders in the years of business. We reviewed nearly 25,000 orders over the past few years to determine Amish furniture’s most popular stains and finishes for our popular wood species. Let’s take a look at our most popular stains for one of the most premium hardwoods in fine furniture: walnut. Walnut is One of the Most Popular Wood Types for Fine… 5 Best Finishes for Walnut Wood
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DutchCrafters Amish Furniture has been in business for over 20 years and has completed tens of thousands of orders in the past few years. We reviewed close to 25,000 orders to determine Amish furniture’s most popular wood types. Today, we look at our order history to determine the most popular finishes for our third-most-popular wood type: cherry. Cherry Wood is the 3rd-Most Popular Wood Type for Amish Furniture Cherry wood accounted for about 14% of… 5 Best Finishes for Cherry Wood
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DutchCrafters Amish Furniture has been in business for over 20 years and has processed tens of thousands of orders in the past few years. We reviewed over 25,000 orders to determine Amish furniture’s most popular wood types. Today, we look at our order history to determine the most popular finishes for our second-most popular wood type: brown maple. Brown Maple is the 2nd Most Popular Wood Type for Amish Furniture Not only is brown maple… 5 Best Stains for Maple Wood
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Ever since COVID, working from home has become even more popular. In fact, one in five workers is currently working remotely, so the odds of having a shared workspace at home have increased. We’re going to provide you with a guide on the most important things to consider when setting up your shared home office space and some organization ideas. Here at DutchCrafters, we have received thousands of orders for office furniture and our furniture specialists regularly… 5 Steps to Setting Up a Shared Home Office Space
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When most people talk about “oak furniture,” they are referring to red oak. Unfinished red oak has a slight pinkish hue, and white oak has a beige-brown hue, making it darker than red oak. These two types of oak are largely defined by characteristics other than color, including grain patterns, density, etc. Climb the oak trees below to learn more! Table of Contents Rise of White Oak in Amish Furniture Oak is the most popular… Red Oak vs. White Oak: What’s the Difference?
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Mission-style furniture has been wildly popular for well over 100 years. While it may have had some slight ups and downs, it has never disappeared and never truly gone “out of style.” Many of the top-selling pieces at DutchCrafters Amish Furniture are Mission style. Right now, it is as popular as it has ever been, and judging by history, it will remain that way for generations to come. Table of Contents Why Mission Style Furniture… Is Mission Style Furniture Still Popular?
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