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 ...

I wanted to try out the Nest dresser in its smallest size — a three-drawer stack — so it could serve a dual purpose in my guest bedroom as both a nightstand and a storage spot for towels and sheets ...

Vintage furniture brings a certain charm and history into a home, but the market is full of pieces that are not what they seem. While many sellers claim their items are solid wood, they might actually ...

Largely overlooked in the development of Modernism, timber architecture is making a comeback in the 21st century with the success of designers such as last year's Pritzker Prize winner Shigeru Ban, ...

When you want to make some furniture or other decorative pieces, plywood is a much cheaper alternative to solid wood. If you want to hide the fact that it’s plywood, however, you can apply edge ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...