President Donald Trump last week ordered significant new tariffs on wood and wood products, including imported lumber, timber, kitchen cabinets, and upholstered furniture. The tariffs are expected to ...

Geraldine has over a decade of experience writing within the home improvement sector. Additionally, she has unique first-hand renovation experience as the previous owner of a house-flipping business.

Imagine buying a new chair from Ikea. You bring the flat box home and open it up. But instead of grabbing a hex wrench and kissing your weekend goodbye, you pop a bottle of wine, sit back, and watch ...

Turning old wood into timeless beauty. In Part 1 of this build series, I kick off the process of creating a custom buffet cabinet using reclaimed wood — blending rustic charm with modern function to ...

Different building materials have different benefits, and The National Wood Design Awards aim to highlight the unique benefits of using wood in design and architecture. This year, 140 submissions were ...

If you think of the primary building materials that are used in the construction of your home, what types come to mind? You’d probably agree that materials such as wood, steel, and concrete make up a ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A developer is getting more time to tweak his plan for Grand Rapids’ historic Sligh Furniture building, a proposed redevelopment that’s drawn the ire of some business ...

GARDNER — Long ago, this city was the furniture capital of the world — appropriately dubbed the "Chair City" — with factory chimneys outnumbering church steeples. Then the jobs moved south and ...

One of the benefits of using old-fashioned wooden beams is their all-weather durability. They can withstand humidity and water better than particle boards and other synthetic materials, which crumble ...

Q.Wood fencing is my next project. My wife loves wood fences, and I feel they are attractive. What do I need to know to ensure this project is a success? What is a good wood fence post? Should I ...