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Editorial Standards

How ImportedHardwoods Reviews Products

Tony Andersen, Founder & Lead Editor
This is how Importedhardwoods chooses what to cover and how we separate signal from noise in the hardwood market.

What this site does

Importedhardwoods is a decision-first editorial resource for homeowners, renovators, and woodworkers who want to choose the right hardwood with confidence. I draw on 28 years in production and sales to cut through marketing hype and spec-sheet confusion. Every piece of guidance here reflects real-world price benchmarks, grading realities, and the practical trade-offs that matter once wood is in your hands. This is an editorial operation, not a catalog — and every recommendation is built on what I’d tell a friend standing in a lumber yard.

How we evaluate

  • Species match: Does the wood perform for the intended use?
  • Cost transparency: Are real price ranges and budget trade-offs clear?
  • Grading and sourcing: Are grade rules explained without fuzzy marketing?
  • Buyer friction: Can a non-professional actually buy this reliably?

Affiliate disclosure

Some links on this site are affiliate links. If you buy through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This supports our editorial independence and lets us keep the advice plain and honest.

How to reach Tony

Real feedback, corrections, or shop-floor stories that contradict something on this site: use the contact page. A real person reads what comes through.