Tag Archives: urban wood

Embracing Wood in 2025 Interior Design Trends

kitchen with live edge english walnut counter and oak cabinets and floors and an oak and redwood ceiling.

Discover the top interior wood design trends for 2025, from dramatic wood ceilings to the warm, immersive look of “wood drenching.” Learn how reclaimed materials like claro walnut and live edge wood countertops are redefining sustainable style in today’s homes. Explore ways to incorporate rustic charm with modern design using urban salvaged wood.

Imagine If California Milled its Own Urban and Salvaged Trees?

What if statement to imagine the benefits if California milled its own urban and dead trees. More jobs, stronger economy, lower emissions, less waste, local wood for local people, more carbon stored.

Imagine If California Milled Its Own Urban & Dead Trees? Unlocking the local, environmental, and economic potential of trees already around us 🪵 California’s Lumber Supply Problem Why Is California Importing 80% of Its Lumber? California is a massive state with abundant natural resources, yet we import around 80% of our lumber. This means most […]

Urban Wood Cookies!!

3 people in front of 9 foot diameter giant sequoia log

From Fallen Giants to Functional Art: Our Journey with Salvaged Wood Cookies.​ If you’ve been following us on social media, you’ve probably seen the stunning slices of wood we call “cookies” popping up more and more. These cross-sections of salvaged logs aren’t just beautiful—they tell a story of sustainability, legacy, and creative reuse. Each of […]

Craft Your Own Table: Join Our Table Making Class on May 11th!

Ever wanted to make your own furniture, or work with live edge urban wood? Then this class is a must for you. In this table making class you will learn how to work with live edge wood that was rescued from local Yuba County walnut orchards that were destined to be piled and burned onsite. […]

California Woman Wears Many Hats

What an honor to be featured in Timber West Magazine and Logging and Sawmilling journal. An excerpt below: “Jennifer Alger wears many hats, but all of them have to do with forest products and making good use of so-called ‘urban’ wood. She wears a hat for Wood-Mizer, too. What’s ‘urban’ wood, and why would most […]

First Saturday Sale of the Year!!!

Explore a treasure trove of high-quality wood supplied by local urban wood network members. All wood is dry and ready for your next project. Learn the art of creating handle and pen blanks with epoxy. Michael will guide you through the process, sharing essential tips and tricks for crafting stunning wood pieces. Get ready for […]

Thrifty Thursday, December 21

Get ready for a woodworking extravaganza at Urban Wood Store’s Thrifty Thursday event on December 21st! From 8 am to 4 pm, discover exclusive one-day-only deals on brand new items that will fuel your woodworking endeavors. This is your chance to score incredible discounts and elevate your projects! Explore a world of possibilities with a […]

Better than Black Friday: December 9th, 9 AM – 12 PM

Who needs Black Friday, when we have our 2nd Saturday of the month 3 hour flash sale???   Our December Sale and woodworking demo will not disappoint! Gear up for a tidal wave of discounts and creativity at our Saturday Sale on December 9th! Running from 9 AM to 12 PM. We will be offering […]

Urban Wood Sale and Rubio Monocoat Demo

a sampling of wood images from multiple species and colors. Turning blocks and live edge slabs

Join us for a live Rubio Monocoat demo and Q&A and a Wood Sale at The Urban Wood Store!! 🍁 Saturday, October 21st 🍁 Sale 9 AM to 12 PM 🍁 Demo at 10 am 🍁 1334 Melody Rd in Olivehurst 🍁 15% Off all Rubio products 🍂 Plus, a STOREWIDE wood sale of urban […]

AncesTREE™ Inventory Management App Rescues Urban Wood

A tulip poplar wood slab with rainbow colors sitting 63" wide on a WM1000 Wood-Mizer sawmill deck with a man in a hardhat standing nearby

Have you ever had a log or lumber item with a special story, something worth remembering? We certainly have, and keeping the story alive is so important to our customers who buy our urban wood. It is so important to remember which story goes with which log, what slab came from which log and where […]