Aging wood gives it a unique, lived-in quality. Here are some of the most effective methods.

Researchers at the University of Osaka have developed a highly transparent material made entirely from natural wood without adding plastic and uncovered why some wood becomes clearer than others.

Nearly half a million years ago - far earlier than researchers once believed - early humans were already building wooden structures.

You don’t have to wait decades for the perfect rustic piece of furniture if you know how to distress wood. Crafting a homey feel in interiors can be done with distressed wood furniture because it ...

Wood has been an essential part of human history, shaping our homes, tools, and even our art. From the dense forests of Africa to the lush landscapes of Southeast Asia, different types of wood have ...

Nothing ruins the luster of wood furniture quite like a watermark. Watermarks -- or water stains -- are often caused by cold glasses, spills, or hot dishes places directly on the wood. Luckily, though ...

Once nearly wiped out by overhunting and logging, nest boxes kept wood ducks from vanishing – and volunteers are still putting them up today.