Why spend money on wood stain when you can make it yourself with just two ingredients and put old, rusty nails to use as well ...

Q. We are making hickory dowels and have two questions: Why are some dowels more pink in color and why are some apparently weaker than others. The last thing we need is a broken chair rung or even a ...

Cedar by BEHR is a warm light golden brown that suits various design styles. Burnt Hickory by Cabot and Oxford Brown by Pittsburgh Paint Co. are rustic and timeless. Violet by Minwax is a bold choice ...

You might think to switch out light fixtures or upgrade your entryway when you’re planning home improvements, but another way to update your deck, railings, and ...

Many people like using a semi-transparent wood stain better than a solid one—even if it might not last as long—because it allows for more of the natural wood grain to come through. (Solid stain covers ...

In a world increasingly concerned about environmental preservation, there’s a growing challenge at the intersection of artistry and conservation. The problem is our insatiable demand for the rich, ...

Whether it’s your floors, cabinetry, or even a bold ceiling beam, dark woods bring a rich, timeless feel to any home. And if you really want the dark wood in your home to stand out, choosing the right ...

In case you missed it, there's a wood furniture trend that is making a big comeback. It's a fixture of new design styles like grandmillennial. These pieces never went out of style completely — for ...

Wood is a material with unique characteristics –such as its natural warmth and tactile quality– capable of providing a sense of comfort and well-being, evoking emotions and memories, and creating a ...

Thirty years ago, a botanist in Germany had a simple wish: to see the inner workings of woody plants without dissecting them. By bleaching away the pigments in plant cells, Siegfried Fink managed to ...