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Butcher Block Restoration
Larissa has a #butcher block table that has been in her family for decades. Unwilling to relegate it to storage or a garage sale, she and her husband decide to give it a second chance and a new lease on life. After trying to bring it back, she Googled for a local craftsman with restoration and refinishing skills and found Custom Wood Creations. After sanding with high-grit sandpaper to remove swirls and stains, we applied food-grade mineral oil, followed by #Howard Mineral Oi

George Marmo
Nov 30, 20251 min read


Restore & Refinish
Anthony and his wife asked me to Restore & Refinish 2 heirloom end tables passed down from his parents. Anthony, a long time and repeat customer, chose to go in a slightly different direction with color and stain to match their home decor. He selected a Weathered Gray stain for the top and Lively White paint for the base. Both are #Behr interior matte finishes.

George Marmo
Nov 10, 20251 min read


Tony's Two Stars
I remember the day when Uncle Basil and I were “students” for Tony's clinical exams. On that trip 40 years ago, Basil and I took a side...

George Marmo
Sep 19, 20251 min read


Teak Furniture
Teak will naturally weather to a silvery-gray over time. But if exposed to the harsh elements, your set may build up mold and mildew or...

George Marmo
Jul 5, 20251 min read


Garden Bench
CWC has restored an heirloom garden bench for one of its new customers. We painted the frame forest green after removing all the rust...

George Marmo
Dec 3, 20241 min read


Adirondack Chairs
Custom Wood Creations has streamlined its line of Adirondack Chairs and lowered prices for 2025. Our chairs are now available with either...

George Marmo
Dec 1, 20241 min read
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