Alabama Sawyer’s Not So Secret Diary
Environmental Glossary
-A- Abatement: Reducing the degree of or completely eliminating pollution. Acid: A corrosive solution with a Ph of less than...
5 Environmental Holidays
Most people reading this will know about and love Earth Day, so you’re probably aware that it’s celebrated around the...
Cities with Great Composting Programs
Composting is a simple and easy way to be more eco- conscious, but did you know there are different ways...
Wood vs Timber vs Lumber
WOOD: Wood refers to the hard substance that trees are made from.
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...
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...
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...
Famous Alabama Trees
In case you couldn’t tell, we at Alabama Sawyer love trees. Specifically urban trees from the south. That’s why all...
Salvaged Wood vs Reclaimed Wood
Salvaged Wood: Wood that was never cut into lumber or used for construction. Reclaimed Wood: Wood that was previously used in the...
Announcing Scratch and Dent Items
Imagine for a moment one of our cutting boards has just been completed and packaged, ready to be shipped off to its...
Composting Without A Garden- What's The Point?
1. Collect compost for a curbside compost program that will take your compost. Similar to trash collection programs that collect once...
Why Compost?
There are tons of reasons to start composting. Here are just a few reasons to give you the motivation you...
3 Great Biodegradable Garbage Bags
We all know that plastic garbage bags aren’t great for the environment, especially when they go to a landfill and...
GASP Air Quality Widget
Here is a brief piece of info on the GASP air quality widget. Their website provides a useful widget that...
Our Alabama Sawyer Google Reviews
Type 'Alabama Sawyer' in Google's search bar and you'll find that our store has three 5-star reviews. Two of those reviews...
What Is ... Carbon Sequestration?
The long-term storage of carbon in plants, soils, geologic formations, and the ocean.
Our 5 Most Popular Species of Wood
The dark brown wood is strong with a handsome grain and polishes easily. Rich, flavorful nuts taste delicious fresh and...
Interior Design Considerations that Facilitate Focus
First thing's first. Let's talk about the psychology of color, specifically the colors that tend to facilitate focus & concentration. Green tends...
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