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Wood Species 101: The Beauty of Black Walnut
A premium domestic hardwood that rivals the color and strength of exotic imports.
Introducing The Ultimate Pocket Door Frame Kit from Cavity Sliders!
Learn why our latest pocket door hardware is suitable for even the biggest doors.
How To Choose a Sliding Door Hardware Kit
Feeling overwhelmed? Here's how to narrow down your choice of barn door hardware.
Do I Really Need an Overhang for My Entry Door?
Door overhangs - more than a decorative feature, they're the unsung heroes safeguarding your wooden doors from weather extremes and sunlight. Dive into our blog to unravel the secrets of choosing the right door overhang for enhanced durability and aesthetics of your exterior doors.
How to Make Wood Food Safe
Here's what you need to know to create a truly food safe workspace in your kitchen.
Introducing: Double Doors From RealCraft!
Our latest product line was designed to make a statement.
How To Choose A Wood Species For Your Exterior Door
There are so many things to consider for your front door. We're here to make choosing your wood species more straightforward if you're feeling stuck.
Entry Door Quiz: Dutch, Pivot, or Standard?
With so many options out there, it can be hard to know what entry door is best for you. To get some clarity, take our entry door quiz.
Your Guide to the Craftsman Look
What's the Craftsman style? We're glad you asked.
New: Mix and Match Your Barn Door Hardware!
Now you can mix and match our finishes for a custom look.
Butcher Block Countertops: Your FAQs
Thinking about butcher block countertops for your next home update? We're answering several FAQs about them.
Your Guide to Shaker Design
Your guide to this classic, historic American design style.
All Your Fireplace Mantel Questions, Answered
Here's everything you need to know about fireplace mantels.
2023 Trend Report: The Five Interior Design Trends That Are Going To Be Big This Year
Color is in, mass produced furniture is out, and we're completely re-thinking how to make our homes work for us.
Your Complete Guide To Osmo Wood Finish
Here's your complete guide to our favorite line of wood finish products, imported from Europe, Osmo.
Why We Use White Oak Thresholds For Our Entry Doors
Is a metal threshold automatically more water resistant? The answer isn't what you might expect.
Doors 101: What is the Difference Between American and European Hinge Placement?
Your door hinges perform many functions, chiefly connecting the door slab to the jamb/door opening in the wall. They allow your door to swing open and closed. But hinges are also the only things keeping your door upright. They have to work against gravity to support the weight of the door. This is why if your hinges are loosening with time or weren't properly installed, it can affect how your door hangs in the opening.
Introducing Fireplace Mantels From RealCraft!
Our latest product is the centerpiece you've been searching for.
Here's Why You Should Choose Brass Hardware For Your Barn Door
What are the advantages of brass hardware? We're so glad you asked. Keep reading to learn all about them!
Introducing: Floating Shelves!
Our latest launch was made to help you make your home more beautiful. Keep reading to learn more.
Celebrate The Classics: Shop Our Special Barn Door Promotion!
You won't want to miss this limited-time promotion.
Five Tips To Help You Choose A Barn Door For Your Kid's Room
Today we're sharing practical tips for anyone who wants to install a barn door in their child's room.
Four Reasons Why You Should Choose Reclaimed Wood For Your Barn Door
There's more to reclaimed wood than meets the eye.
How To Measure A Rough Opening: Your Complete Guide
PSA: in this case, "rough" doesn't mean "rough estimate."
A Day In The Life With Craftsman Sam
Ever wondered what a day in the life is like for one of our woodworkers?
Your Complete Guide To Pocket Doors
Here's everything you've ever wanted to know about pocket doors.
When Should You Install Your Barn Door Track On The Ceiling?
To wall-mount, or not to wall-mount? That is the question.
Three Reasons to Install Sliding Closet Barn Doors
Read on to see why sliding barn doors are the upgrade your closet needs.
Four Different Barn Door Floor Guides And How To Choose One
Explaining our four different floor guides, plus what applications they're best for.
Barn Doors Will Never Go Out Of Style. Here's Why.
Ignore the trend cycle. Barn doors are here to stay.
Inswing Vs. Outswing and Left Hand/Right Hand: Door Terminology 101
In this post we explain the difference between inswing and outswing as well as left hand/right hand doors. Hint: it's not the hand you write with.
Maritime Gig Festival: A Gig Harbor Tradition
This week's blog is short and sweet: we wanted to share some photos from the Maritime Gig Festival last Saturday! Here in Gig Harbor where RealCraft is based, there's a festival every year down by the waterfront to celebrate our beautiful city.
Do House Plants Clean The Air? We Investigate
House plants have been having a moment lately. In fact, 71 percent of North American greenhouses saw an increase in plant sales in 2020. And if you’ve ever bought a house plant from a local plant nursery, the staff there has probably told you that house plants can even clean the air in your home.
8 Ways To Create A Luxury Kitchen
When you hear the word “luxury” you probably don’t immediately think of kitchens. Kitchens are utilitarian spaces: where the onion is chopped, the lunches are made, and the dog is fed. But just because a kitchen is a utilitarian space, that doesn’t mean it can’t be luxurious, too.
Three Reasons Why You Should Choose Box Rail Hardware For Your Barn Door
When it comes to barn door hardware, there are so many different options it can be difficult to know where to start. This week we wanted to explain the benefits of one of the most common types: box rail hardware.
We Were Featured On Property Brothers: Celebrity IOU Edition!
We were on television recently.
Well, not literally. We, personally, were not on television. But some of our products were featured on two recent episodes of Celebrity IOU, the latest show from Jonathan and Drew Scott (also known as the Property Brothers).
Here's What To Expect When You Install A Set of Carriage Doors
Wondering what it's like to install a set of carriage doors? We filmed a helpful guide for you.
17 Ways to Incorporate Biophilic Design Into Your Home
Want to learn more about the latest interior design trend? We're breaking down what biophilic design is, how it can improve your wellbeing, and 17 ways to incorporate it into your space.
Need Help Choosing A New Front Door? We Have 30 New 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.