If you have a blank canvas, empty wall or bland space, consider adding an inviting and perhaps unexpected architectural ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Amanda Lauren writes about interior design and real estate. After years of white kitchens, it’s safe to say that wood kitchens are ...

Before mopping, always vacuum or sweep to remove debris that could scratch the floor. Use a damp mop with a wood-specific cleaner, avoiding harsh chemicals and excessive water. Never use steam ...

Is it OK to use fresh wood chips in my perennial flower beds? In general, fresh wood chips are fine to use on the surface of a perennial bed, as a top dressing. It is not good to mix fresh chips into ...

Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have invented a reusable adhesive from waste polymers that is tougher than commercial glues, works underwater as well as in dry ...

A new study shows how woodpeckers engage muscles throughout their entire bodies and coordinate their breaths to drill into wood. Here & Now's Scott Tong speaks with Nicholas Antonson, post-doctorate ...

Given that our homes are often the biggest investments we'll ever make, it's important that we learn to maintain them. And while there are certain jobs that should absolutely be left to the ...

If you have a fireplace or wood stove that has helped your family stay warm this winter, what do you do with the leftover wood ashes? They can be spread in the garden, but a retired Purdue Extension ...