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Unforgettable Experiences: Chicago Fabrications' Brand Magic
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Unforgettable Experiences: Chicago Fabrications' Brand Magic

With so many ads out there, how can brands truly stand out? The answer is simple: create experiences that make people stop, look, and remember.
Barn Wood Furniture Trends for 2024: Where Rustic Meets Refined
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Barn Wood Furniture Trends for 2024: Where Rustic Meets Refined

Barn wood furniture has long been cherished for its rustic charm and historical authenticity. As we move into 2024, this beloved material is experi...
Why Custom Furniture is the Ultimate Choice
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Why Custom Furniture is the Ultimate Choice

In a world where mass-produced furniture floods the market, there's something undeniably special about owning a piece that's uniquely yours. At Chi...
How to Prep Reclaimed Wood for an Accent Wall
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How to Prep Reclaimed Wood for an Accent Wall

Don't let your old wood get to waste and turn into a beautiful piece! In this guide, you'll learn how to prep your reclaimed wood and turn into an ...
Guide to Making Epoxy Tables
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Guide to Making Epoxy Tables

Epoxy tables come in various sizes with different shapes of live edge wood. If you're starting out on your DIY journey, then you need to read this....
How to Maintain Metal Furniture
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How to Maintain Metal Furniture

Just like any other furniture material, metal needs regular maintenance too. Whether used indoors or outdoors, care is needed if you want it to las...
How to Take Care of Your Patio Furniture
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How to Take Care of Your Patio Furniture

Everyone loves a beautiful furniture. Maintaining it is a chore but needed if you want to keep it in perfect condition. Furniture care techniques d...
Transform Your Office with the Charm of Reclaimed Wood
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Transform Your Office with the Charm of Reclaimed Wood

With the right management, all businesses have the opportunity to grow big… even a little startup. Innovation is one of the important keys to becom...
Beloved Furnishings: Live Edge Furniture
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Beloved Furnishings: Live Edge Furniture

Chicago Fabrications has been working with wood long before its founding. Wood is one of the most amazing and usable materials in the industry. As ...
Inspiration Gallery: Live Edge Features for Your Kitchen
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Inspiration Gallery: Live Edge Features for Your Kitchen

The kitchen is one of the most important rooms in a home. You can see the person’s personality just by simply looking at his kitchen. Live edge fur...
Setting the Trend with Live Edge Furniture
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Setting the Trend with Live Edge Furniture

Those looking for a sustainable and environmental-friendly way to decorate their home will surely appreciate live edge furniture's natural beauty. ...
Reclaimed Home for Your Four-Legged Furry Friend
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Reclaimed Home for Your Four-Legged Furry Friend

A pet’s companionship is one of the greatest we can ever have. To give back, we give them all the love pets and give what’s best for them. We want ...
How to Care for Your Reclaimed Wood Furniture
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How to Care for Your Reclaimed Wood Furniture

Buying furniture is a challenging task. A lot of things have to be considered – price, material, practicality, and many more. Reclaimed wood is stu...
Reclaimed Wood: Beauty and Sustainability - Custom Designs
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Reclaimed Wood: Beauty and Sustainability - Custom Designs

We live in a world of diminishing natural resources and environmental issues. At Chicago Fabrications, we love reclaimed wood! Basically reclaimed ...
Reclaimed Wood Benches
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Reclaimed Wood Benches

Looking for benches with character? Try a reclaimed wood bench with a rugged design and distressed finish. Reclaimed wood furniture are unique and ...
Tips on Pouring Epoxy Resin
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Tips on Pouring Epoxy Resin

Regardless of whether it's your first time assembling an epoxy resin blend or if you’re a seasoned pro, you should always keep in mind these tips a...
Decorating with Live Edge Walnut Slab Furniture
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Decorating with Live Edge Walnut Slab Furniture

One of today’s most popular trends is the use of live edge in decorating. Live edge is durable and versatile. It can be used in many ways – shelves...
live edge lumber table
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Unique Project Ideas with Live Edge Lumber

  Live edge refers to a style of furniture where the designer incorporates at least one natural edge of the wood such as bark, wormholes, or wood ...
Sustainable Live Edge Furniture for Stylish Interiors
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Sustainable Live Edge Furniture for Stylish Interiors

What is Live Edge Furniture Live edge as the term refers to a style of furniture where the furniture designer or craftsperson fabricate the live ed...
Complement Your Home Decor With Live Edge Furniture
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Complement Your Home Decor With Live Edge Furniture

Do you know how hard making a home? Home is where the heart is! There is an enormous range of colors, feelings, and functionalities that you may ha...
Live Edge Furniture: A Growing Trend
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Live Edge Furniture: A Growing Trend

Live edge wood furniture is extremely hot right now. As the name implies, live edge refers to the living part of the tree known as the outer ring. ...
Wood And Metal Living Room Furniture – Chicago Fabrications
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Wood And Metal Living Room Furniture – Chicago Fabrications

The size of the room should be considered before you choose a strip type. In this method, 1 wall of the room is completely illuminated with recesse...
Creating Your One Of A Kind Conference Room Table
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Creating Your One Of A Kind Conference Room Table

Creating Your One Of A Kind Conference Room Table Okay, so you’re in the market for a new conference room table. Why pick up that cheap IKEA...
5 Reclaimed Wood Themed Coffee Shops in Chicago
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5 Reclaimed Wood Themed Coffee Shops in Chicago

Mmmmm Coffee!!! Theres nothing better. From the smell to the taste to the way it makes you feel. Mornings wouldn’t be the same without it. And i...
Drunken Opinion: Chicagos Top 5 Rustic Wood Themed Bars
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Drunken Opinion: Chicagos Top 5 Rustic Wood Themed Bars

Its tough to survive in the restaurant and bar industry. Just having good food doesn’t cut it anymore. You have to have style to make it. You ha...
"The Perfect Fireplace Mantle – Chicago Fabrications "
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"The Perfect Fireplace Mantle – Chicago Fabrications "

The Perfect Fireplace Mantle Whether it’s shopping for a new mantle or replacing your old one there are a few things you should know before yo...
Welding Types – Explaining TIG, MIG and Stick Welding
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Welding Types – Explaining TIG, MIG and Stick Welding

Welding has a complex history that spans centuries of growth and development for both industrial and personal use. Cost of materials and efficiency...
Your Next Custom Barn Door
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Your Next Custom Barn Door

Creating Your One Of A Kind Conference Room Table A custom stylized barn door can add a character to any home and be an elegant show piece w...
Keeping Your Reclaimed Wood Furniture Looking Beautiful
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Keeping Your Reclaimed Wood Furniture Looking Beautiful

Reclaimed wood furniture adds an elegant and rustic look that offsets modern design fantastically. The imperfect grains, holes and cracks associa...
Adding Rustic Decor to your Home: Make it Your Space
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Adding Rustic Decor to your Home: Make it Your Space

Adding Reclaimed Rustic Barn Wood Decor Whether your rent or own, taking ownership of your living quarters can be a rewarding feeling. A great ...
Barn Wood Demolition – Chicago Fabrications
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Barn Wood Demolition – Chicago Fabrications

You’ve been thinking about it for months, maybe even years, but lets finally do it. Lets tear down that barn! There could be many reasons you’ve be...

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