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Monday, April 16, 2007

Why Cedar and Hope Chests Make the Perfect Choice

It's a mystery, why the word hope is used to name an object used to store things. Perhaps it's because after long periods of storage, one hopes to find something of value hidden deep within them. Whatever the reason, hope chests are a beloved thing of mystery, and there are countless styles and colors to choose form in fine crafted woods. You get the best of both worlds: beautiful furniture and extra storage space to store all those personals in.

Hope chests are the things stories are made of, and by their very design and nature seem to create a special value for everything placed in them. And who can deny that smelling cedar wood is the most beautiful thing imaginable! Cedar wood is durable and long lasting. It's easy to work, light and very strong. Cedar wood was used quite extensively in ancient times to build ships, and is valued the world over for its historical significance as well. A hope chest made of cedar is something to be valued for a lifetime.

Cedar has an inherent quality that makes it crack resistant. It lies flat and straight-ahead, and its cellular structure discourages moisture rot because of its fast drying time. It's also cool on hot days, and when a cedar chest is opened up, the coolness is apparent. Cedar wood is also able to resist fungus and bacteria better than any other wood, and its natural fibers and oils help to preserve furniture in moist and humid climates.

With all these qualities, it's not hard to understand why people insist on having a hope chest crafted out of cedar wood.

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