by Ian Baker | Aug 28, 2012 | News from the Workshop
Hardwood timber doors, floors, staircases and mouldings create rich natural colors with handcrafted quality. And thats why I wanted to tell you more about why should consider changing to hardwood wherever you can in your home. I know it can be costly but over time it...
by Ian Baker | Aug 8, 2012 | News from the Workshop
Further to my first blog about the history of sash windows, I thought it timely to tell you how they continued to thrive before falling out of favour during the 20th century until today where they are again enjoying their rightful place in the nation’s popularity....
by Ian Baker | Jul 10, 2012 | News from the Workshop
I recently came across a nostalgic old film that made some great viewing for me and I thought that I should share it with you . Whilst a lot of the old processes have gone many still remain but you will see where a lot of the old craft comes from. The first half of...
by Ian Baker | Jul 7, 2012 | News from the Workshop
We often get asked to produce sash windows for clients and I enjoy the challenge of producing these classic windows every time. I think it must be something to do with the beauty of them and how they have so heavily influenced classic design in Regency, Georgian and...
by Ian Baker | May 15, 2012 | News from the Workshop
Please welcome me to the world of blogging. I am new at this but having said that I am certainly not new to the world of carpentry. And it is joinery and carpentry that I will be talking to you about. My father who was a skilled craftsman taught me all I know and he...
