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Care and Education

How to Fix Scratches on Wood Furniture (5-Minute Guide)

Accidents happen, but a scratch doesn't mean your furniture is ruined. Learn how to fix minor wood scratches at home with this quick, easy 5-minute guide.

SustainabilityPolyurethane vs Lacquer vs Oil Finish: Which Protects Wood Best?

Polyurethane vs Lacquer vs Oil Finish: Which Protects Wood Best?

Related ReadingLearn about organic wood furniture in this page. → When shopping for wood furniture, most buyers focus on design and material, and understandably so. The finish tends to be an after...

Brand StoryHandmade vs Mass-Produced Furniture: Is the Price Worth It?

Handmade vs Mass-Produced Furniture: Is the Price Worth It?

Related Reading: Learn more about T.Y. Fine Furniture on this page → Is handmade furniture worth the price? It’s the question many shoppers ask when they see the price tag on a handcrafted piece i...

Design and StyleSide Table, Console Table or Sofa in a living room with recliners and a couch

Console Table vs Sofa Table: How to Pick the Right One

Related Reading: Explore more furniture and interior style tips in our design hub → Are you in the process of furnishing your living room? If so, you have most likely come across both sofa tables ...

Design and StyleRoom with garden view, featuring a modern credenza

Buffet vs Sideboard vs Credenza: What's the Difference?

Related ReadingExplore more furniture and interior styles in our design hub → Buffet, sideboard, credenza. Are those different types of furniture, or are furniture makers simply using different wo...

Brand StoryBuilt for the Next 250 — T.Y. Fine Furniture Grandview Grand Opening

Built for the Next 250 — T.Y. Fine Furniture Grandview Grand Opening

T.Y. Fine Furniture has built solid-hardwood furniture by hand in Columbus for twenty years — the kind made to last a lifetime, not get replaced. Founder Tarik Yousef started out as an engineer at ...