What is the Best Material for Floating Shelves

01/11/2022 byAlex Dryjowicz 3578

Floating shelves are simple, yet stylish, with clean contemporary lines. Available in various materials, including maple, teak, glass, and MDF, floating shelves can suit any style or storage need. Read more

How to Care For Teak Wood

01/20/2022 byAlex Dryjowicz 958

If you’re interested in the best way to care for your teak wood furniture, look no further. Here at Federal Brace, we not offer high quality Teak products and help you care for your newest favorite furniture. Read more

How to Install The Teak Floating Shelf

01/20/2022 byAlex Dryjowicz 687

Teak floating shelves are the perfect addition to any home decor. But how do you mount them? This guide will detail everything you need to know about teak floating shelves and how to get your shelf onto the wall... Read more

How to Install a Mantel Over a Brick Fireplace

11/19/2021 byAlex Dryjowicz 5932

Don't make a choice between style and support when it comes to your mantel corbels - you can have it all! The Blue Ridge Mantel Corbel is an elegantly styled wood corbel that is designed to bear weight and serve as a... Read more

Federal Brace Photo Contest Winner Announcement

07/09/2021 byFederal Brace 711

Check out the winners of our first semi-annual photo contest, and find out how to enter our next one! Read more

How to Stain a Live Edge Shelf (Video)

06/16/2021 byMichael Burns 3750

Stain your live edge shelf like a pro! We teamed up with Kyle of Trails End Custom Construction for a step-by-step tutorial. Read more

Wood Species Guide: The Most Common Types of Wood

05/28/2021 byFederal Brace 7030

To help simplify the process of choosing a species of wood, we’ve compiled a handy guide of wood types you’ll likely encounter in your home improvement project. Read more

Where is the Real Forrest Gump Bench?

04/12/2021 byMichael Burns 25183

One of the most iconic movie props ever, the Forrest Gump Bench, has become a key attraction for tourists in one of America's oldest cities. Find out where the bench scenes were filmed and how you can visit it! Read more

Supporting Adventure: Trail Talk II

03/15/2021 byChristy Stucker 862

There is so much more ground to cover! In early March the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) announced 8 recipients as part of its Community Impact Grant program, distributing a total of $493,100 to help nonprofits... Read more

Supporting Adventure: Trail Talk

02/23/2021 byChristy Stucker 730

Hiking outdoors has plenty of perks: nice views, fresh air, and the sounds/smells of nature. Not surprising - It's incredibly good for you too! Hiking is a powerful cardio workout that can lower your risk of heart... Read more

2021 Home Detox: 10+ Product Solutions

01/08/2021 byChristy Stucker 1007

The best methods for how to be organized really stem from the problem areas of your household. Here are 10+ of our favorite home organization products that can help get every corner of your space (and subsequently,... Read more

An Organized Approach to Cottagecore

12/01/2020 byChristy Stucker 997

In a year that continues to surprise us, insert the latest and hottest design trend: Cottagecore! This styling trend emerged in a big way inspired by worldwide lockdowns. Read more