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Quarter Sawn White Oak Wood

Quarter Sawn White Oak Wood
Quarter Sawn White Oak is a very popular wood type for Amish furniture—but why is that, and how’s it different than traditional Oak wood? Let’s take a look, in this Quarter Sawn White Oak video.  What You Need to Know About Quarter Sawn White Oak WoodQuarter Sawn White Oak, also referred to as “Quarter Sawn,” is a popular type of lumber for furniture—particularly Mission style furniture. But how’s...
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How to Pick Your Wood Finish

How to Pick Your Wood Finish
Selecting a Wood Furniture Finish“What stain or finish should I get for my solid wood furniture?”   This is one of the biggest questions we get at DutchCrafters–and one of the hardest to answer. Stains have a significant impact on the look of a piece and its fit in a room. Luckily, we've got the tools to help you make the right selection for your home. In this video, we'll explain the stain option...
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Why Choose Walnut Wood for Furniture?

Why Choose Walnut Wood for Furniture?
Walnut is a beautiful wood type: dark, smooth, and luxurious. But you may be asking yourself whether it's the right choice for your new furniture. Well, keep watching as we break down the distinctive characteristics of walnut compared to other wood types for furniture.  The Basics of Walnut WoodWalnut is, simply put, among the most stunning wood types for furniture. But there’s a lot to consider b...
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DutchCrafters Complaints: What do customers say about DutchCrafters?

DutchCrafters Complaints: What do customers say about DutchCrafters?
Our goal is for every DutchCrafters Amish furniture order to go just as planned. But let’s face it: nothing in life is perfect. What we can guarantee is that we’ll be there to help if you need it. Today, we're talking DutchCrafters complaints, and these are the biggest complaints customers have about ordering Amish furniture from DutchCrafters.    There are 2 major reasons that customers complain:...
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Furniture Styles Guide

Furniture Styles Guide
Feel like everyone but you knows how to talk furniture styles? Now you can, too. Learn the characteristics, a little of the history and view some gorgeous examples of all the top styles in this quick, colorful and informative Furniture Styles Guide.  The most popular furniture styles simplified, defined and explained. Even an interior design expert might learn a thing or two. And when you've ident...
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What is Furniture Distressing?

What is Furniture Distressing?
What is distressed wood and what are the differences between distressing options? Why would I want my solid wood furniture distressed? These questions and more, answered by Beth at DutchCrafters. See if distressing is right for you. Explore your options for distressed finishes on your new wood furniture. Read about many wood finishes in our blog post, Wood Furniture Finishes. Or compare the distre...
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Who Can I Ask For Help With My Amish Furniture Order? [DutchCrafters FAQs]

Who Can I Ask For Help With My Amish Furniture Order? [DutchCrafters FAQs]
What do you do if you have questions about solid wood furniture or Amish furniture customization? Custom solid wood furniture opens up a world of opportunity but also presents you with many options. When questions arise, give DutchCrafters a call. We have a team of furniture specialists standing by, ready to answer your questions and help you with your decisions. Call us at (866) 272-6773 or email...
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Will My Stain Color Match the Photo on My Screen? A DutchCrafters FAQ

Will My Stain Color Match the Photo on My Screen? A DutchCrafters FAQ
Will the color of my finished furniture match the picture on my screen? While the photos of samples on our website is a great place to start, there is no way to guarantee that the final color will match the photo on your screen. There are simply too many variables. Each camera takes photos slightly differently, and each screen displays colors uniquely. Additionally, wood tones appear quite differe...
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How Do I Protect My Solid Wood Furniture From Damage?

How Do I Protect My Solid Wood Furniture From Damage?
How can I protect my solid wood furniture from damage? What happens if I don't care for solid wood furniture? What causes a wood furniture split? What is this foggy white spot in my wood furniture? Today Beth answers these questions and more. Solid wood furniture is a significant investment, and we want you to get the most out of your solid wood furniture with a lifetime of use. However, you must ...
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What Wood Type Should I Choose for my Furniture? | Amish Furniture FAQs

What Wood Type Should I Choose for my Furniture? | Amish Furniture FAQs
Which wood type is best for my solid wood furniture? That's the question we help you answer answer in this first video of our DutchCrafters FAQ video series. Let Beth guide you through the basics of some of our most popular wood types at DutchCrafters, and learn more in our Learning Center wood types page.About DutchCraftersDutchCrafters is the premier retailer of Amish furniture handcrafted right...
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