Yoder Journal

A farmhouse mudroom in winter with a solid wood bench, a tree-branch coat rack with wool coats, snow boots on a mat and a window showing snow
A Winter-Ready Entryway: Benches, Coat Racks and Boot Storage
Coats, boots and wet gloves: how to set up a hardworking winter entryway with a solid wood bench, coat rack and shoe storage. Read more...
A solid wood TV console with drawers and open shelves under a wall-mounted television in a warm living room
TV Console Size Guide: Width, Height and Storage
How wide and how tall a solid wood TV console should be for your screen, plus storage and cable tips for a tidy media wall. Read more...
Three solid wood coffee tables, round, live-edge and sculpted, in a bright farmhouse living room
Round, Live-Edge or Sculpted: Choosing a Coffee Table Shape
How the shape of a solid wood coffee table changes a room — round, rectangular, live-edge and sculpted options, with sizing tips. Read more...
Close-up of a solid wood drawer with joinery details and a thick tabletop edge showing end grain on a workbench
How to Tell Solid Wood Furniture Is Built to Last
Solid wood vs. veneer, joinery, weight and finish: a simple checklist for spotting furniture that will last for generations. Read more...