Karen Fischer

When people hear “custom woodworking,” they often imagine a simple change in size or colour. In reality, custom work is a collaborative process that blends design, problem-solving, craftsmanship, and communication. The best way to explain how we work is to walk you through a real project from start to finish. The Client’s Idea for the Custom Project This custom project started when a client contacted us with a photo of three round metal canisters  she already owned. Her goal was to turn them...

Free shipping sounds appealing — but in most cases, it isn’t actually free.  For handmade and small Canadian businesses, shipping costs are almost always built into product prices, reducing transparency and limiting customer choice. This article explains how free and fixed-price shipping really work, why large retailers can offer it, and why Rustic and Renewed Decor chooses a different, more transparent approach. Free shipping has become one of the most powerful marketing tools in online...

Ordering a custom wood piece is one of the best ways to get exactly what you want—something that fits your home, your lifestyle, and your personal style perfectly. But to end up with a piece that truly works for you, there are a few things you need to understand before the building even begins. The more clarity you have up front, the better the final result will be. Below are the key things every homeowner should consider before commissioning a custom handmade wood piece. 1. Choosing the...