Alabama Sawyer’s Not So Secret Diary
Interviewing MAKEbhm: AK Jewelry
I interviewed AK Jewelry of MAKEbhm a few days ago at her work station at Make. My first question led her to dicuss her...
Interviewing MAKEbhm: Amanda Loper
I interviewed Amanda Loper of David Baker architects a few days ago in a small conference room in MAKEbhm. My...
Best Wooden Outdoor Furniture Shopping and Maintenance Tips
Summer is here and that means it's time to up your outdoor comfort level with the perfect patio or porch...
Best Cleaning Solutions for Wooden Surfaces
We decided to conduct an experiment on what cleaning solutions can clean and disinfect, while also protecting the finishes of...
Update On Our Coronavirus Relief Fundraiser: Anti-COVID19 RTA Desk Donations
Update! We've donated proceeds from our Anti-COVID19 RTA Desks to two Birmingham organizations so far! Desks are still available for...
Urban Wood's Unique Personality & Sustainability
At least part of the reason we use urban wood is because of its unique personality and look. It has...
What is: Shaker Style?
Shaker furniture refers to a style of furniture developed by the religious group known as the Shakers, or the United Society of...
Alternate Compost Bin Uses
Our compost bins are great for compost, obviously, but we love it when customers find alternative uses for our products....
Can I Place Items on My Wood Furniture?
One of our most frequently asked questions is about whether or not someone can leave something on one of our...
Tree Identification Apps
I downloaded three different plant/ tree identification apps to assess and compare the effectiveness of each one. Constraints I could...
Lead Time | Why Is Our Lead Time So Long??
Lead Time: "the time between the initiation and completion of a production process." One question we seem to get a...
Why Does My Compost Pile Stink?
There are a number of reasons why your compost pile might smell bad. Thankfully, there are some easy fixes when...
Alabama Sawyer on Dwell!
We are pleased to announce that our Waverly Table was featured on Dwell magazine's 'Made in America' post showcasing various high...
2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Dad
Have you ever been completely stumped on what you should get your dad for the holidays? Did you put off...
How to be Low Impact at Home
We all know about the importance of being low impact whenever possible. That’s why I’m going to give a few...
Alabama Sawyer 2019 Stocking Stuffer Gift Ideas
The holidays will be upon us in no time, which is why we’ll be the Charon to help you lost...
Alabama Sawyer 2019 Holiday Gift Guide: Kitchen & Home Edition
The holidays are right around the corner, and we know some of you are scrambling for last minute gift ideas....
Urban Wood Vs Traditional Wood
We at Alabama Sawyer use urban wood instead of traditional wood. But what are the exact differences between urban wood...
Interview with Leigh Spencer
As far as dream project goes… hmmm. Well I really like working with interior designers to figure out a certain...
Interview with Cliff Spencer
I got the opportunity to sit down and chat with Cliff Spencer about his design influences, how furniture making relates...
Mountain Brook Red Oak
In April of 2017, the large Red Oak in front of Mountain Brook City Hall was cut down due to...
Decorating Tips Using Wood Furniture
Decorating Tips Using Wood Furniture Wood is something that you can use as home décor. It can be converted into...
Different Ways to Reuse Glass Bottles
If you’re at all invested in recycling glass in Alabama, you’ve probably noticed that there’s not a lot of places...