Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Wood stain adds a layer of beauty and protection to decks, fences, and exterior doors. And staining wood is a perfectly doable DIY project. But just because you can take on the task doesn’t mean you ...

Each year 36 million trees fall due to decay, disease, natural disasters or clearing for new development. Cambium's technology helps find, recycle and then deliver the wood across the United States ...

Smoking with a fruit wood like cherry gives this bird a depth of flavor with a light hint of sweetness. This is a go-to smoked turkey recipe for woodworker Joshua Vogel, who loves wood-fired cooking ...

Wood vs. plastic cutting boards: Which one to use is a quandary for many people, especially as we approach the holidays and spend more time in the kitchen. Food safety experts used to warn against ...

When you learn that a piece of furniture has a veneer, does it make you cringe a little? Admittedly us, too. But wood veneers, in fact, are a traditional and structurally significant aspect of ...

Kelly has over 10 years of experience writing about home design and improvement for many prominent publications. She also spent several years working at a tech startup for an interior design game ...