Instead of rushing to the store to purchase a mass-manufactured toilet roll holder, why not get creative with this rustic ...

Looking for a project that’s both fun to build and easy to sell? This DIY Wishing Well Planter is the perfect blend of rustic ...

Although pavers and gravel are what most homeowners use to create their patio spaces, here's another idea that will give the ...

FOR years, the entryway to your house was a functional feature, usually made from wood and painted black – or a bog-standard ...

Give new wood the look of age and character with this easy weathered wood tutorial. Using simple supplies and ...

UBC’s Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability is one of several buildings on the Vancouver campus where Western red cedar is used as a building material. Researchers at the Okanagan campus ...

Researchers have developed a novel application of histological staining to screen for ancient proteins in situ—within the fossil's microstructure—advancing the field of paleoproteomics by addressing ...

Learn how to clean oak cabinets safely with these expert-backed tips. Discover the best natural cleaners, how to tackle ...

You may need nothing more than a thorough wipe-down, a few touch-ups with stain, and a bit of wax to restore the original luster. To revive an old, battered desk, we had to go through all four steps ...

Have you ever used a stain to change the appearance of a piece of bare wood in your home? Did the job turn out like the finish you see on high-end stained cabinets or other furniture? My guess is that ...

While sustainably-grown wood can be an economical and eco-friendly building material, its relatively low tensile strength limits its potential applications. That could soon change, however, thanks to ...

White rings? Try heat. Place a clean cloth over the stain and gently iron over it to lift the moisture. Still there? Go oily. Apply mayonnaise or petroleum jelly to the stain, let it sit, then wipe ...