You never know who you are going to meet...

A couple weeks ago, Steve was at his son's soccer game in Roanoke, Va.  He just happened to notice a sign at the soccer field for Black Dog Salvage.  After the game, he decided to check it out.

Our flooring

Although I do tend to get caught up in all of the amazing products we create, I so adore our flooring.  After all, it is the foundation of our company.

When I first started working with Steve, he handed me a piece of wood.  He was so excited about it, but it looked like something I would have used for kindling.  Then, he told me to turn it over.

A Beam, or Not a Beam?

Beams,whether hand hewn or sawn, are one of our most popular items. We have a huge inventory that includes dozens of species and sizes, from a wide range of eras.  Despite our diverse selection, we don't always have the exact match for our customers' needs.

Timber Frame Conversion - Fortson, GA

I wanted to share this fascinating transformation with you.  Please excuse my amateur "movie" making abilities :)

The purpose of this clip is to show the before and after of this 1830's timber frame that was re-erected in Georgia.  It is now a gorgeous lake home!

Save space with style! Custom Crafted Ladders

With the cost of building these days somewhere around $100 per sq.ft., it's a good idea to make use of every nook and cranny of your home.  Whether it is to be used as storage or extra living space, we can design a beautiful ladder to help you access it.

Riddling Wine Rack Door - If you can dream it up, we will make it for you

Over the years, we have had a lot of unusual requests from our customers, but the Riddling wine rack door has to be my favorite.

Riddling is a bygone process of removing sediment from Champagne and other wines.  The sediment was yeast left behind in the second fermenting process. In the early 19th century,

Raising a legend part 3 - "Do not try this at home"

Meanwhile, back in Chambersburg, a team gathers to dismantle the old Frey Barn.