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Beyond Tables: Creative Uses for Live Edge Wood
Design
2025-12-17

Beyond Tables: Creative Uses for Live Edge Wood

Discover how live edge wood can transform your home through wall art, floating shelves, fireplace mantels, and unique decor.

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Finding Your Shape: Slab Profiles & Space Planning
Space Planning
2025-12-17

Finding Your Shape: Slab Profiles & Space Planning

Natural live edge vs. straight cut? Narrow vs. wide? Learn how to select the perfect slab profile that complements your room's dimensions and flow.

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The Informed Buyer: 7 Questions to Ask Your Live Edge Maker
Buying Advice
2025-12-17

The Informed Buyer: 7 Questions to Ask Your Live Edge Maker

Don't buy an expensive table without knowing these 7 critical things. Learn how to spot quality and avoid 'Future Firewood'.

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The Waterfall Edge: Mastering Grain Flow
Technical
2025-12-17

The Waterfall Edge: Mastering Grain Flow

Everything you need to know about Waterfall joinery—the advanced technique of mitering a slab so the grain flows seamlessly from the top down the side.

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Global Wood Sourcing: From Costa Rica to Canada
Sourcing
2024-04-15

Global Wood Sourcing: From Costa Rica to Canada

Transparency in our chain of custody. How we source sustainable Parota from Central America and premium Walnut from Northern climates.

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Mesquite: Why It's the Most Stable Wood in North America
Species Deep Dive
2024-04-14

Mesquite: Why It's the Most Stable Wood in North America

Exploring Texas Mesquite. Learn why this 'shrub' makes for world-class, ultra-stable live edge furniture.

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Texas Pecan: The Understated Giant of Live Edge
Species Deep Dive
2024-04-12

Texas Pecan: The Understated Giant of Live Edge

Why Pecan is one of the most popular native Texas woods for live edge tables. Hardness, character, and sourcing in DFW.

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The 2025 DFW Live Edge Market Audit: Top Makers & Showrooms
Dallas
2024-04-10

The 2025 DFW Live Edge Market Audit: Top Makers & Showrooms

An independent technical review of live edge table makers in Dallas, Fort Worth, and Austin. Comparing Kovara, The Board Room, Ross Rustic, and more.

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Live Edge Table Pricing Guide (2025 Update)
Pricing
2024-04-06

Live Edge Table Pricing Guide (2025 Update)

How much should a live edge dining table cost? We break down prices by wood species, size, and finish quality.

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Where to Buy Live Edge Slabs in Dallas & Fort Worth
Dallas
2024-04-01

Where to Buy Live Edge Slabs in Dallas & Fort Worth

A local's guide to navigating the DFW market. Avoiding wet wood on Facebook Marketplace and finding reputable sawmills in Arlington and Dallas.

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Custom vs. Pre-made Live Edge Tables
Buying Guide
2024-03-29

Custom vs. Pre-made Live Edge Tables

Should you buy a finished table from a showroom or commission a custom piece? We weigh the cost, wait time, and design freedom.

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How Thick Should a Live Edge Slab Be?
Design
2024-03-27

How Thick Should a Live Edge Slab Be?

Choosing the right thickness for aesthetics and structural integrity. 2 inches vs 3 inches?

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Is Parota Wood Good for Dining Tables?
Parota
2024-03-25

Is Parota Wood Good for Dining Tables?

Why Parota (Guanacaste) is rapidly replacing Walnut as the top choice for large dining tables. We analyze durability, water resistance, and aesthetics.

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Live Edge vs Epoxy Tables: What to Know Before Buying
Comparison
2024-03-20

Live Edge vs Epoxy Tables: What to Know Before Buying

River tables vs. natural wood. Understanding the difference in cost, style, and durability between pure live edge and epoxy resin furniture.

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How to Choose the Right Live Edge Table for Your Space
Buying Guide
2024-03-15

How to Choose the Right Live Edge Table for Your Space

Size, species, leg style, and edge profile. A buyer's guide to selecting a custom table that fits your home perfectly.

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Parota Wood: Pros, Cons, and Use Cases
Parota
2024-03-05

Parota Wood: Pros, Cons, and Use Cases

Why Parota (Guanacaste) is the king of live edge slabs. A deep dive into its durability, grain, and sustainability.

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The Ultimate Live Edge Wood Guide
Complete Guide
2024-03-01

The Ultimate Live Edge Wood Guide

A comprehensive guide to understanding live edge wood, from tree selection to finished heirloom furniture.

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The Ultimate Guide to Parota Wood (Guanacaste)
parota
2024-01-15

The Ultimate Guide to Parota Wood (Guanacaste)

Everything you need to know about Parota wood: properties, sustainability, and why it makes the best live edge tables.

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