Ever since the early 2010s minimalist farmhouse craze, light colors have dominated the home design space. White shiplap walls, pale sofas, and whitewashed cabinets have been the go-to choices since ...

The first step in making a wood ring is choosing the right wood. Since the ring will be fairly thin you’ll want to choose a fairly dense and strong wood. In the illustrations below I am using African ...

If you want to make something look older, just add some worm holes. Sounds simple enough, but there is a major difference between just poking holes in the wood and making the holes look authentic. Now ...

Researchers in China have developed a new way to make life-like artificial wood on a large scale from a polymer called resol, which is very similar to lignin (the compound found in natural wood). The ...

Heating with a wood stove is an appealing option for those looking to lower energy costs and embrace a more hands-on, sustainable approach. But as useful as wood stoves are, there are several common ...

Scientists at the University of Maryland have, through chemical treatments and crushed polymers, found a way to make soft woods over 10 times as strong as their natural form. They're calling it "super ...