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 ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

Forget the wood paneling from the 1970s that made rooms so cavern-like. A wood accent wall is like the classy cousin of this dated phenomenon: Introduce a hint of texture and warmth to your room ...

For as long as scientists have studied trees, we have categorised them into two types based on the sort of wood they make. Softwoods include pines and firs and generally grow faster than hardwoods, ...

Each wood type has an ideal use based on qualities like grain pattern, color, and how well it takes stain or paint. Maple is an inexpensive hardwood that can be stained to mimic more expensive types ...

Deciding between hardwood and engineered wood for your floors? Learn about the differences and how to figure out which is right for your space.

Whether you're a grizzled, ribbon-winning competition barbecue veteran or a "please don't burn down the back yard" beginner, you know the wood you choose to fuel your fires is important, and will ...