Wood131 Stories
FloorsWill Cork Float for Your Bathroom Floor?
Get the facts on advantages, disadvantages, costs and installation to see if a cork bathroom floor is right for you
Full StoryMaterialsWoodipedia: Is It Cherry or Is It Alder?
Learn the differences between these two wood types, as well as costs, sustainability and a caution about finishing
Full StoryMaterialsWoodipedia: Walnut Wows in Traditional and Modern Settings
With its rich color and lustrous polished finish, walnut is a favorite wood for all kinds of millwork
Full StoryMaterialsWoodipedia: Maple Is a Marvel Around the House
A heavy hardwood with lots of potential, maple appeals to modern sensibilities and won't break your budget
Full StoryBathroom DesignWood in the Bathroom? Absolutely!
Wet places and wood can be a match made in design heaven — see great examples and get tips for sealing and installing bathroom wood here
Full StoryDIY ProjectsMake Your Own Rustic-Chic Headboard From Salvaged Doors
Turn old doors into a charming headboard with these step-by-step instructions from an expert woodworker
Full StoryKnow Your HouseMeet the Studs
Two-by-fours are just the kind of strong, silent type every home needs. Get to know studs — and how they lie about their size — right here
Full StoryWoodThe Power of Plywood All Around the House
Of course you've heard of it, but you might not know all the uses and benefits of this workhorse building material
Full StoryEclectic HomesMy Houzz: Ecofriendly and Salvaged Style in a Montreal Triplex
Repurposed materials, graywater reuse, and no-VOC paints make for a resourcefully earth-friendly home in Quebec
Full StoryWoodTry DIY Plywood Flooring for High Gloss, Low Cost
Yup, you heard right. Laid down and shined up, plywood can run with the big flooring boys at an affordable price
Full StoryHouzz ToursHouzz Tour: Patterns and Colors Flirt With Wood in Los Angeles
Rational exuberance reigns in this wood-filled Craftsman, thanks to well-considered shots of color and snazzy graphics
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