Before you toss out those leftover fireplace scraps, discover why gardeners are saving them and which plants benefit most ...

Wood ash can be used to fertilize various vegetables and flowers, including pepper plants. It's full of nutrients that ...

Kelly has over 10 years of experience writing about home design and improvement for many prominent publications. She also spent several years working at a tech startup for an interior design game ...

Wood stain adds a layer of beauty and protection to decks, fences, and exterior doors. And staining wood is a perfectly doable DIY project. But just because you can take on the task yourself doesn’t ...

When you learn that a piece of furniture has a veneer, does it make you cringe a little? Admittedly us, too. But wood veneers, in fact, are a traditional and structurally significant aspect of ...

Staining a wood deck doesn’t just play up its beauty; it adds a layer of protection. The same holds true for staining fences, siding, or outdoor furniture. The best wood stains can help add years to ...

As the cost of living rises, volunteers fill a crucial role cutting downed trees into firewood for people who rely on woodstoves to heat their homes. "Wood Banks" in Maine are seeing more demand.

If you live on a property lined with trees, then you’re probably used to having branches drop onto your lawn all year round–especially in the spring and fall. Getting rid of them will always be a ...