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Monday, June 16, 2008

Red Cedar Furniture: Beauty and Hardiness

What color of log furniture would look best with your rustic décor? Most log furniture buyers don’t spend too much time thinking about this. They may be searching for a woodsy tan to complement their log cabin, but there are more exciting options.

Red Cedar furniture is an excellent choice to make your living room more colorful. There are many other reasons to choose furniture made from the Red Cedar tree, the most notable being how resistant the wood is to outdoor weather. Red cedar is even a popular option for dog houses, since it is able to withstand extreme weather conditions.

Although you may not have outdoor plans for your furniture, the ruggedness will prove useful if there is an accident with a spilled drink or tipped bowl of soup. But bad weather isn’t the only threat Red Cedar furniture is prepared to face, it is also comes with a naturally resistant oil that helps it fight insect pests. Other cedars lack this oil, making them more vulnerable to fleas, ticks, and termites.

Not surprisingly, doghouses made out of Red Cedar are famous for their longevity. If the rugged magic of Red Cedar can work to keep a doghouse safe, it can also protect your log furniture, both inside and outside.

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