This is the first article in a six-part series exploring the sourcing, engineering, and use of engineered wood substrates, ...

The natural grain and earth-colored minerals that define the unique character of a particular wood will have a profound effect on the aesthetic disposition of a space. It cannot be underplayed just ...

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 ...

Q: We have substituted Wenge from Africa for black walnut, but now supplies have dried up. We are considering Peruvian walnut. What can you tell us about this wood in terms of processing? Gene Wengert ...

Color isn’t just for textiles anymore. Designers are expanding the bold color trend to wood furniture. Lemon by Minwax is a penetrating interior water-based stain with a sunny hue that covers well.

Staining a wood deck doesn’t just play up its beauty; it adds a layer of protection. The same holds true for staining fences, siding, or outdoor furniture. The best wood stains can help add years to ...

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – How much wood can a Woodchuck Biomass Processing Facility chuck? A new startup company is answering that question with a first-of-its-kind processing facility in Grand Rapids that ...

Researchers have developed a "cooling wood" that reflects sunlight and radiates heat from a building, lowering a home's electricity consumption. A team at the University of Maryland and the University ...