Main Street Home Notes

Close-up of a solid wood drawer with dovetail joints pulled open on a well-made dresser
How to Buy Furniture That Lasts: A Solid Wood Checklist
A simple checklist for buying furniture that lasts — solid wood vs. veneer, joinery, drawers, finishes and care — so you buy once and keep it for years. Read more...
A small apartment living room with a tall solid wood bookcase, wall shelves and a slim console
Small-Space Storage Ideas with Solid Wood Furniture
Make the most of a small home with smart solid wood storage — tall bookcases, wall shelves, storage benches, slim consoles and multi-use tables. Read more...
A solid wood TV stand with drawers and open shelves under a TV in a family room
How to Choose the Right TV Stand: Size, Height and Storage
Choose the right TV stand — width for your screen, ideal height, weight capacity, cable management and storage — with solid wood options for every room. Read more...
A bright, simply furnished first home living room with a solid wood TV stand, coffee table and bookcase
Furnishing Your First Home: What to Buy First (and What Can Wait)
A practical order for furnishing a first home — which solid wood pieces to buy first, what can wait, and how to budget for furniture that lasts. Read more...