President & CEO, Steve James shares his “why” and his thoughts on how we can all make a difference. As I …

Written By: Bob Miller Last month, I wrote about creating a healthy environment in your home for your family and pets …

An important lesson learned from President & CEO, Steve James  Is talent a nemesis of leadership?  The answer is yes, or …

Written By: Bob Miller – Director of Strategic Planning (Photo Credit: Wendy Silverstein) The pandemic has changed our lives dramatically.  More …

Quartersawn Red Oak has increasingly found its place as a premium hardwood choice for flooring, cabinetry, millwork and furniture. It is …

Are you concerned about our climate? This is what Frank Miller Lumber is doing to ease your concerns. Most people have …

Since the dawn of time, humans have argued over a very pressing issue: hardwood or carpet flooring? The debate continues to …

When pondering over the current state of our environment, many people begin to envision a futuristic world consisting of chrome and …

Frank Miller Lumber social media followers who have been with us for the last year might have noticed some major changes …

While working with a well-known designer in New York I asked him to define the mission of a designer. He said that …

Just how durable is wood as a construction material? Consider Hōryū-ji, the Temple of the Flourishing Law, in Ikaruga, Japan. Recognized …

American hardwoods are an environmentally responsible interior finish building material. From selection harvesting, forest acreage growth to renewability and animal habitat …

OK, maybe don’t run out to the backyard and fell that beautiful oak tree that provides cool, shady relief during warm …

I am happy to be back with Criswell’s Corner in our new website.  My work in architectural and design outreach has …

You’ve probably noticed a few changes around here lately. We’ve worked hard over the past few months with the help of …

I have been asked several times recently about the benefits of bamboo for flooring applications.  I might get one question like …

I just returned from the Middle East where I gave a series of presentations to architects, designers and joinery companies. Part …

As I give presentations to architects and designers around the world I am often asked why it is so difficult to …

In this forum I have told the story of the process of Quartersawing and why its use creates beautiful and stable …

Soon after I embarked on my Frank Miller Lumber architectural marketing journey, I connected with KPF (Kohn Pedersen Fox Architects) in …

In this blog I have talked about the challenges that the Bourbon industry has presented to quartersawn white oak log procurement …

A few years ago Frank Miller Lumber got involved with supplying the quartersawn red oak for the floors of the Kauffman …

For more than 4 years I have explained in my presentations to architects and designers the difference between Red and White …

I want to start this edition of “Criswell’s Corner” by telling you all that the hiatus I took this winter was …

A friend sent me this picture of Patrick Stewart doing a one armed push-up and while that is an impressive feat, …

I have been on hiatus for the past few months and during that time I have done considerable thinking on this …

Recently the sales team at Frank Miller Lumber received an invitation to quote on a large quantity of Quartersawn White Oak …

If you followed me on Instagram you would find that during my world travels I love to take pictures of beautiful …

On a recent trip to the U.A.E. I found out that New York University is opening a new campus in Abu …

I am often asked in my architectural presentations about my preference between engineered and solid wood floors.  In this blog I …

To independent architect/interior designer Jae Chang, modern design is about taking something classic and proven and making it contemporary, habitable and …

Last week I came across the 2010 RPA (Resources Planning Act) Assessment.  This the report generated by the U.S. Department of …

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER I am often reminded of a cartoon I saw years ago of a Gatling gun salesman trying to …

When I lecture about Quartersawn American hardwoods I get to tell the wonderful story about sustainable forest management at the same …

When I talk to architects and designers about using American hardwoods I am usually battling preconceived notions of how our forest …

I have been in the hardwood business for nearly 26 years.  The last 4 years have been spent talking to designers …

I have been traveling with Dan Hackett, CEO and President of Frank Miller Lumber, for the past two and a half …

In the world of figured hardwoods, there has always been this spectre hanging around in the shadows.  It presents itself in …

I have an immensely interesting job.  I get to talk with designers and architects about using American hardwoods in projects all …

Hardwood Floors Offer Beauty and Versatility While some manufactured flooring attempts to imitate hardwood, there no substitute for American hardwood floors …

Thoughts about the three main similarities between humans and trees: American Hardwood trees are like humans in three distinct and profound …

I have told architects for several years the sad story of a large home being built in 2001 for a very …

As I travel all over the U.S. and around the world talking to architecture and design firms, I have been struck …

I have been assisting some designers and architects in the past year who find themselves up against the clock on a …

The Barnes Collection is considered to be the most valuable private art collection in the world, valued at anywhere from $25 …

When I talk to architectural design professionals about using sustainable quartersawn hardwood in their designs, I always stress the importance of …

I have 25 years of experience in the hardwood industry, 16 of which have been as a representative of Frank Miller …