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Mark Jensen

Mark Jensen has been working with wood for over 20 years. He started out in carpentry, moved into custom furniture, and somewhere along the way became the person his clients called whenever a wood decision felt too complicated to make alone. He knows how different species behave over time, how finishes interact with grain, and which “budget-friendly” options are actually worth it.

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A console table is a long, narrow table designed to sit against a wall or behind a sofa, and the

Polywood furniture holds up. That’s the honest starting point. I’ve watched real wood patio sets rot out in three seasons

Most people reach for the wrong cleaner first. The greasy, sticky film on wood cabinets near the stove doesn’t need

Ever watch a gorgeous showroom table fall apart in less than two years? It’s incredibly frustrating to spend hard-earned money

Mid-century modern is one of those design terms that gets used constantly and explained poorly. So, what is MCM furniture?

Teak doesn’t fail the way most outdoor wood does. After a rainy season, the surface goes gray, not damaged, just

Ever bought a beautiful piece of furniture, only to realize it is too big, too small, or just not right

Every types of tables guide I’ve seen leads with looks. That’s the wrong place to start. The right question is

Difficulty 2/5 — manageable for a first-timer with patience Time 4–6 hours (including dry time between steps) Cost $30–$80 for

The space behind a floating sofa is one of the most overlooked layout problems I run into. The sofa looks

Standard Dining Table Height 28–30 inches (floor to tabletop) Chair Seat Height 17–19 inches Seat-to-Tabletop Clearance 10–12 inches Apron Underside

I’ve seen a lot of people run into the same issue. You buy pressure-treated wood, start planning the finish, and

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