Wood has always carried more than just physical structure — it holds memory. The rings reveal storms, droughts, and years of ...

Q. What is the best species for wood exposed to the elements on a house, shutters, window sash, etc.? Is one type of pine better? How come old sash without paint lasts longer than modern sash with ...

Choosing the best firewood to burn in your home fireplace comes down to wood type and factors like its heat output, its dryness, its source, and, of course, cost. When you see signs for firewood for ...

Other questions to the Wood Doctor include pine pitch problems and how pine pitch was once an important resource.

Help your projects stand up to the elements with this roundup of naturally rot-resistant woods. Chemical vs. Natural Rot ...

Stacy is a journalist and content creator with six years of experience writing about home improvement topics. Besides Forbes Home she has contributed her work and expertise to publications such as ...