The Artisan's Journal

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Eight American Wood Species You Should Know

Discover our eight American wood species and what makes each one special.

by Amber Nelson
April 15, 2025
5 min read

Introducing Deposit Payments For Custom Orders

Pay for your custom project in two deposits--no credit check or financing required.

by Amber Nelson
April 09, 2025
2 min read

Strength, Density, Hardness: Wood Toughness 101

Understand the qualities that determine a wood's overall toughness: density, strength, and hardness. And yes, they are all different!

by Amber Nelson
April 02, 2025
6 min read
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When Ancient Meets Modern: Your Guide To Wood Joints

Learn what wood joints signify quality and longevity--and why we use mortise and tenon joinery for our doors.

by Amber Nelson
March 26, 2025
5 min read

Customization Decoded: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a One-of-a-Kind Door

Are you overwhelmed by the idea of ordering a completely custom door? Want to know what the process is really like? Start here.

by Amber Nelson
March 11, 2025
6 min read

The Psychology of Entryways: How Your Door Sets The Tone For Your Entire Home

by Amber Nelson
March 05, 2025
6 min read

Tacoma Solid Core exterior door installed on an exterior stone wall

Need Help Choosing A New Front Door? We Have 73 Ideas

Many of life’s big changes become real to us once we cross the threshold. So in many cultures, the front door of a home is a sacred space, worthy of protection and care.

That’s why we’re launching a new line of exterior doors. Because this is an important part of your home, and it should be beautiful, built to last, and built by hand. In other words, it should be real.