Jenna Chandler

Walk into almost any historic building and wood is telling part of the story. When those details deteriorate or need to be replaced, the question isn't just structural — it's aesthetic, historical, and material all at once. Here's what matched millwork actually involves, and why it matters more than most people realize.

California has some of the most beautiful historic buildings in the country — and some of the most active fault lines in the world. For owners of older properties, seismic retrofit is one of the most important investments you can make. Here's what the process actually looks like, and what to expect before work begins.

National Park structures aren't just historic buildings — they're part of the American story. Working on landmarks like the Ahwahnee Hotel has taught us what preservation looks like when the stakes are high and the standards are non-negotiable. Here's what that work has taught us — and why it shapes everything we do.