Read More Articles by Michaelle Bradford
Michaelle
Bradford
Editor
Michaelle Bradford, CCI Media, is Editor of Closets & Organized Storage magazine and Woodworking Network editor. She has more than 20 years of experience covering the woodworking and design industry, including visits to custom cabinet shops, closet firms and design studios throughout North America. As Editor of Closets & Organized Storage magazine under the Woodworking Network brand, Michaelle’s responsibilities include writing, editing, and coordinating editorial content as well as managing annual design competitions like the Top Shelf Design Awards. She is also a contributor to FDMC and other Woodworking Network online and print media owned by CCI Media.
Patrick Acton has recreated the fictional Lord of the Rings city Minas Tirith with 420,000 wooden matchsticks. (White pine and aspen are the species for most matches.) He has also created a business around his matchstick models, in the form of a museum he operates to display his works.
IKEA USA Moves to Selling Only LED Bulbs
Starting September 1, IKEA USA will only sell LED lighting in its retail stores, following up on a sustainability commitment announced in 2012.
By
Michaelle Bradford,
August 13, 2015 | 11:14 am CDT
Organized Living's 3D Design Tool Targets Pros and Consumers
Organized Living, a manufacturer of custom closet and home storage systems, released a new 3D design tool aimed at interior design professionals and consumers.
By
Michaelle Bradford,
August 13, 2015 | 9:41 am CDT
ClosetMaid Closet Systems Win Luxury Apartment Bid
OCALA, FL -- ClosetMaid's flexible home storage systems were selected to outfit the bedrooms and laundry rooms of Form 15, a luxury, 242-unit apartment complex located in San Diego, CA.Form 15's units range from studios to 3-bedroom apartments and within each unit ClosetMaid's MasterSuite white melamine floor-mounted organizing system and adjustable shelving were used in the master bedroom to store clothing, linens and shoes.
By
Michaelle Bradford,
August 12, 2015 | 8:42 am CDT
J&L Tonewood Indicted for Illegal Purchase of Big Leaf Maple
WINLOCK, WA -- Harold Clause Kupers, owner of J&L Tonewood, a lumber mill producing figured big leaf maple tone wood for the custom guitar industry, was indicted by the Department of Justice for violating the Lacey Act by purchasing wood illegally harvested from the Gifford Pinchot National Forest located in Southwest Washington state.
By
Michaelle Bradford,
August 11, 2015 | 5:45 pm CDT
See Why KonMari Home Organization Became a Bestseller
A professional cleaning consultant with a three-month wait list, Marie Kondo is the creator of the KonMari Method, a detailed category-by-category guide for decluttering space.
By
Michaelle Bradford,
August 11, 2015 | 10:45 am CDT
Tiny Homes Are a Fine Fit For Urban Spaces
The Tiny House movement is still going strong in the U.S. and is also proving to big business for several U.S. companies.
By
Michaelle Bradford,
August 7, 2015 | 11:58 am CDT
A Wall Bed Makes a Small Room do Double Duty
using a multi-functional wall bed system, Valet Custom Cabinets and Closets designer Shari Krandel successfully remodelled a very small space -just
By
Michaelle Bradford,
August 4, 2015 | 4:07 pm CDT
D&L Wood Products Expands Highly Custom Millwork Plant
Known for its luxury, highly custom and detailed architectural millwork, D&L Wood Products, based in Crown Point, IN, is planning a 30,000-square-foot plant expansion. The company recently broke ground on the new property and the building will be completed by the spring of 2016.
By
Michaelle Bradford,
August 4, 2015 | 2:31 pm CDT
Architectural Woodworkers Report Improved Conditions
Based on the Architectural Woodwork Institute's (AWI) 2015 Cost of Doing Business Survey and Compensation Study (CODBS), the business environment has improved significantly for its members.
By
Michaelle Bradford,
July 10, 2015 | 11:15 am CDT